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03graphrt
07-28-2007, 09:38 PM
i have a bunch of dried bugs on my bumper and cant seem to get them off, i have tried clay bar and most everything else i can think of but nothing works? any ideas?
kchau
07-28-2007, 09:55 PM
try a coarser clay.
davis98
07-28-2007, 10:15 PM
The paint could very well be etched... pics would help
a.k.a. Patrick
07-29-2007, 12:40 AM
Pre soak them for as long as you can. Just like baked on food on dishes, they just need to be softened up a bit....
93AccordLXwhite
07-29-2007, 02:11 AM
Oh man, comparing dried bugs to dirty dishes:D:D
Shaun05
07-29-2007, 03:36 AM
I don`t know if you`ve tried it yet, but Autoglym intensive tar remover seems to work wonders for me. I havnt found anything it cant remove yet. I wasnt too keen on it at first, because I thought it may have some adverse affects on my paint but, so far, all is well.
JeffM
07-29-2007, 11:23 AM
i have some luv bugs that just wont come off my mirrors also. they have been there for a few months now....
drives me nuts.
glen22
07-29-2007, 11:37 AM
They make a special sponge that takes bugs off in seconds but they wont let me post the link sorry.
imported_smprince1
07-29-2007, 11:48 AM
Tarminator or PBs Bug Squash work OK for me when I spot treat prior to full wash. I`ve also used a sponge like product that looks course, is effective on bugs, but is supposedly safe for paint... but I can`t remember where I bought it ... maybe AG?
glen22
07-29-2007, 01:26 PM
Yes Ag Has It Works Fantastic.
imported_smprince1
07-29-2007, 01:30 PM
Yes Ag Has It Works Fantastic.
Yup .... after your post confirming AG I went and looked it up ...
Pinnacle Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad can be used on glass, chrome, vinyl, fiberglass, paint and clearcoats—100% safe when used with soapy water. (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html)
glen22
07-29-2007, 01:33 PM
GREAT!! you will love that sponge and you wont even need the bug remover products..
03graphrt
07-29-2007, 05:26 PM
thanks for all the replies everyone, i soaked them last night for a while and most came off, but i went ahead and ordered one of those sponges because they look like they work hassle free, thanks again,i hate looking at dried bugs when i try so hard to keep the paint in good condition.
serge03
07-29-2007, 09:27 PM
1z makes a nice insect remover that wont remove your LSP FWIW.
P21S Total Auto Wash should do the trick. Let the product dwell a little and then ue a bug sponge to get them off.