View Full Version : Easiesst way to get bugs off
ebferro
06-25-2006, 05:36 PM
I`m having a heck of a time getting bugs off my car when I wash it. Is there a trick to this? No matter how hard I rub, they don`t seem to come off completely and even trying to get them during waxing with Nxt doesn`t seem to work. Any suggestions about products or methods would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
imported_truzoom
06-25-2006, 05:39 PM
The trick is going to be in the pre soak to loosen them up before washing. You can either mix a strong solution of soap and water, or use a commercially available bug remover.
imported_MCA
06-25-2006, 05:42 PM
I have had good luck with Poorboy`s Bug Squash (http://www.danase.com/powobugsqbug.html) as a pre-soak. Try to limit paint scrubbing as you might cause marring - let a bug remover chemical do the work. Hope this helps.
RTexasF
06-25-2006, 05:43 PM
Stoner`s Tarminator works well for me. You must reseal/rewax when done.
I used a chemical bug/tar remover for years which did a good job but could mar if rubbed too hard and removed the wax also. Now I use a clay bar and my own clay lubricant. Safer, easier and less taxing on the paint.
602rwtq
06-25-2006, 09:54 PM
Stoner`s Tarminator works well for me. You must reseal/rewax when done.
Tarminator`s been good for me. Meguiar`s Scratch-X is good on really tough bugs/tar.
GrayHawk
06-26-2006, 12:21 AM
A nylon mesh-covered sponge will help a lot.
You can see one here: http://shop.ivalueinternet.com/washthecar/index.cfm/action/productdetail/product_id/120.htm
The boys who detail the private jets at work tell me that meat tenderizer and red wine work real well.
Never tried these, but the bug sponge, not the mesh covered thing, and bug and tar gel work incredibly well.
EMazda3S
06-26-2006, 03:30 PM
I used a chemical bug/tar remover for years which did a good job but could mar if rubbed too hard and removed the wax also. Now I use a clay bar and my own clay lubricant. Safer, easier and less taxing on the paint.
I prefer the clay bar as well. With a good coat of LSP, the clay bar is all I need on anything stubborn but I don`t have to deal with a clients car that may have had bugs baked in for months or more.
VelvetRose
06-26-2006, 07:12 PM
I just started using Bug Off (http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11213) which I bought from Griot`s garage. I have a huge bug problem. So far, it`s made removing bugs a lot easier.