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Milarsky
04-24-2009, 08:09 AM
Hello All,



Thanks for everyone`s incredible insight on this forum. I travel from NY to Santa Fe New Mexico in June in my 2000 BMW M Coupe. It is a three day trip in which my car kills millions of bugs and collects them at an incredible rate. Is there something I can spray on or wipe on after each days trip? I will probably not be able to wash at all along the way, and will obviously do a thorough polish and clean detail upon arriving. Just looking for advice on products that wont harm the paint finish, but can be sprayed on, wiped off with microfibers until I get to SF.



all best,

Jeff
Setec Astronomy
04-24-2009, 08:13 AM
ONR. Mix up a gallon or two, bring plenty of towels, and you should be able to wash almost anywhere.
stiffdogg06
04-24-2009, 08:26 AM
Blue Painter Tape the whole front end. That`s what I will be doing when I drive from Columbus to Nashville for Import Alliance.
BobD
04-24-2009, 08:32 AM
I think Duplicolor makes a spray on film that easily washes off.



Actually here it is: Shield (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield.html)
Bostonsfavson
04-24-2009, 09:14 AM
I think Duplicolor makes a spray on film that easily washes off.



Actually here it is: Shield (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield.html)



That`s certainly interesting.
Envious Eric
04-24-2009, 12:04 PM
couple of coats of a durable sealant wax like collinite 845 should allow you to remove the bugs with ease once you do get to wash it - therefore you dont have to worry about it along the way!
MarcHarris
04-24-2009, 12:34 PM
Blue painter`s tape FTW!

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l367/harrisdetail/random/IMG_1674.jpg



1400 miles from NW Detroit to just north of Naples, FL

2 days, rain, bugs, etc - no problems. make sure u get the stuff for delicate surfaces (its extra gentle), and tape top to bottom so that wind won`t cause any to lift up/come off. :)



not only will it protect from bugs, but little rocks, dust, sand, etc too
Setec Astronomy
04-24-2009, 06:05 PM
Oh no...it`s the Audi!







EDIT: Before you guys jump on me for not being able to tell the difference between an S2000 and an Audi...it`s kind of an inside joke...
dave40co
04-24-2009, 10:49 PM
Oh no...it`s the Audi!







EDIT: Before you guys jump on me for not being able to tell the difference between an S2000 and an Audi...it`s kind of an inside joke...



That S4 thread was funny!