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Old 08-09-2009, 12:16 PM
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... "scrub" the front end with? To get rid of bug guts, etc.? And NOT scratch the paint?!

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Old 08-09-2009, 12:19 PM
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I use dryer sheets. but make sure you dont scrub too hard and make sure to use plenty of water.
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Bug and Tar remover is an option, clay bar... ect
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Old 08-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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Dryer sheets?! Never heard of that before. I've heard of using them inside rather than air freshners and stuff... but outside? Hmph. Might give it a try.

I use bug/tar remover on my SS exhaust tip, but it has kerosene in it. Or at least it smells like it does.
Clay bar I know, but not for weekly cleanings.
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Poor Boys Bug Squash. Awesome stuff.
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Dip a dryer sheet in your wash bucket and wipe over the front end. Works great.
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Dip a dryer sheet in your wash bucket and wipe over the front end. Works great.
Absolutly been doing this for years, works great.
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I just use the wet towel that I used to dry the truck after it's weekly bath. After the bug guts have soaked for a while, just scrub them off. No chance of scrathing and you don't have to waste dryer sheets (never worked for me any how).
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Wet dryer sheets, dipped in the wash bucket. Have to go over it with your wash mitt though, cause the sheet will leave a white haze from the softener in it.

Or, the scrubby side of these works great too

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Seafoam Bugs B Gone - spray it on, let it sit for 1 minute, then wash with a regular mitt and soap. Similar to Bug Squash but you can buy it at Autozone.
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Surf City Grime Destroyer works great. It's a thick gel you spray on and let dwell. I use it to pretreat heavy grime such as bugs before I do the wash.
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Poorboy's bug squash for me. After discovering this stuff, I haven't had to really "scrub" anymore.
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I am with glc. I use the Bugs b gone and love it. They wipe rite off. Just make sure you dont let it set to long.
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Do note that Bugs B Gone will remove wax. I'm guessing that any similar product will do the same.
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