JaredPointer
03-22-2005, 08:54 AM
Got a chance to use the new Bug Squash this weekend on two separate occasions, so I will try and share my experience with it. FYI, the method I had been using to remove bugs until I tried Bug Squash was a method I saw CharlesW mention where you wash the panel, let it soak in the wash solution, go to another panel and wash it, and come back to wash the first panel again. It is a very good way to remove the bugs without having to be too harsh on rubbing the surface with the mitt. On with the review…
Product was shipped in the 16 oz. Bottle with a sprayer (not attached). Packaged very well, as was the rest of my shipment. Shipping was extremely fast! Let me also mention that Steve (Poorboy) is very helpful and will answer Email immediately. The product itself is a greenish colored liquid. It doesn’t have the trademark Poorboy’s smell (the usual good smelling stuff), but it has more of a cleaner-solution scent. I took it to mean that this stuff meant business.
The directions were printed on the collector paper labels and were very concise and to the point. Bug Squash can be diluted 3:1, and this was the dilution I used. Directions state to spray on and let sit up to 30 seconds for older bugs. Rinse with water.
Don’t know a price yet, but maybe Steve will work that out a little later.
Pretty simple directives and a lot of anticipation, so here we go. Up first is my truck, a white Tacoma with UPP x 2 and Paste Glaz as a topper. The bugs were given ample opportunity to affix themselves to my bumper & grille, at least few days worth here in the pics. I sprayed on the Bug Squash and let it sit for approximately 30 seconds. I could see it breaking up some of the bug guts as they were leaving colored trails running down the bumper. I then proceeded to spray it with a strong jet of water. I could tell the bugs were spraying off easier than without the BS, but I was a little less than enthused when I could still see some clinging on for dear life. So here I am with bugs still attached and a little disappointed. I decided to go ahead and start washing and see what happened. I had intended to use the method that I usually use as mentioned above. This is where I was pleasantly surprised. Within one swipe of the sheepskin mitt (using 4* Auto Shampoo) the bugs were coming off. The BS had loosened them up that much. I did not need to follow up with a second swipe of the mitt. Also, as per usual, I use one mitt for bug removal up front and on the windshield and side view mirrors and another for the rest of the car. I did notice that the usual bug residue was a lot easier to remove from the “up-front” mitt.
I also got to use Bug Squash and the new formulation of EX-P on my mom’s new Camry. The Bug Squash performed equally well on it and the bug’s had a little bit longer time to stick to mom’s bumper. I’d say at least 2 – 3 weeks. I would post pictures, but I had the white balance set on the wrong setting and all the pictures came out blue tinted. Oh well.
Pics of my truck with the Bug Squash will be following shortly. The only “phase” I don’t have pictures of is after I started using the mitt and the bugs came off in one swipe. My hands were wet and soapy and I didn’t want to get my camera wet. I’m sure everyone gets the idea.
Product was shipped in the 16 oz. Bottle with a sprayer (not attached). Packaged very well, as was the rest of my shipment. Shipping was extremely fast! Let me also mention that Steve (Poorboy) is very helpful and will answer Email immediately. The product itself is a greenish colored liquid. It doesn’t have the trademark Poorboy’s smell (the usual good smelling stuff), but it has more of a cleaner-solution scent. I took it to mean that this stuff meant business.
The directions were printed on the collector paper labels and were very concise and to the point. Bug Squash can be diluted 3:1, and this was the dilution I used. Directions state to spray on and let sit up to 30 seconds for older bugs. Rinse with water.
Don’t know a price yet, but maybe Steve will work that out a little later.
Pretty simple directives and a lot of anticipation, so here we go. Up first is my truck, a white Tacoma with UPP x 2 and Paste Glaz as a topper. The bugs were given ample opportunity to affix themselves to my bumper & grille, at least few days worth here in the pics. I sprayed on the Bug Squash and let it sit for approximately 30 seconds. I could see it breaking up some of the bug guts as they were leaving colored trails running down the bumper. I then proceeded to spray it with a strong jet of water. I could tell the bugs were spraying off easier than without the BS, but I was a little less than enthused when I could still see some clinging on for dear life. So here I am with bugs still attached and a little disappointed. I decided to go ahead and start washing and see what happened. I had intended to use the method that I usually use as mentioned above. This is where I was pleasantly surprised. Within one swipe of the sheepskin mitt (using 4* Auto Shampoo) the bugs were coming off. The BS had loosened them up that much. I did not need to follow up with a second swipe of the mitt. Also, as per usual, I use one mitt for bug removal up front and on the windshield and side view mirrors and another for the rest of the car. I did notice that the usual bug residue was a lot easier to remove from the “up-front” mitt.
I also got to use Bug Squash and the new formulation of EX-P on my mom’s new Camry. The Bug Squash performed equally well on it and the bug’s had a little bit longer time to stick to mom’s bumper. I’d say at least 2 – 3 weeks. I would post pictures, but I had the white balance set on the wrong setting and all the pictures came out blue tinted. Oh well.
Pics of my truck with the Bug Squash will be following shortly. The only “phase” I don’t have pictures of is after I started using the mitt and the bugs came off in one swipe. My hands were wet and soapy and I didn’t want to get my camera wet. I’m sure everyone gets the idea.