: hi, to get the bugs off use liquid windex(spray bottle) the amonia in it easily removes the bugs.The only drawback--it also removes the wax (but it works like magic with no scratching of the paint)

 

Use a dryer sheet! They work great.

An incredible tip I learned

 

When I was at Wal-Mart this evening I noticed they had a product that was specifically designed for the prevention of "stuck on" bugs.

It was a clear liquid in a plastic spray bottle (I think the name of the product was actually Bug Free Spray?) and the directions indicated that you could spray this solution onto the painted surface of your vehicle and it would dry to form an invisible and protective layer over your paint. The directions indicated that when you wanted to remove the dead bugs, you should spray the vehicle with a garden hose and the solution (along with the "stuck on" bugs) would rinse off the surface of the paint. The manufacturer claimed that this product would not remove any wax that had been applied to the surface of the paint. I'm assuming that once it is rinsed off, it must be re-applied to the vehicle (?).

I had never seen this product before tonight, and it doesn't look as if it has been a big mover at Wal-Mart, since it was already in the automotive clearance section.

 

Thanx!! That's good to know for when our "State Birds" start rearing their ugly little heads!

Right now my biggest problem are the dreaded snards also......I wonder if dryer sheets...

 

Isn't the WD-40 solution rough on the Wax?

 

I read that if you are planning on travelling through a heavy bug area, to spray pam cooking oil on truck/car before you leave.
I haven't tried yet and not so sure i would do it everyday.

 

Hey, I bet that would work good. As long as it was wax/paint friendly.

 

The best way to avoid getting any bugs on your front bumper and hood is to drive in reverse everywhere you go. Works like a charm…

 

Then you have to worry about bugs on your tailgate!

 

Yes, it will remove nearly all surfical protection... most solvent based products will do the same.

Pro Products makes a product that I've read about called BUG GUARD.

I know nothing about it other than having held a bottle of it in my hand at my local P&B supply house. I almost bought it just to see if was worth anything but, I sat it back down and walked away...

I seem to remember Intel486 talking about this stuff a while back too...

Seems like a decent concept for a product but, short of that, I know nothing about it...

RP

 

Yea, I've tried some of the BugGuard stuff, and really don't care for it. It tends to make the paint the look "cloudy" (while it is on), and washes off far too easily............. even a good rain storm will wash it off. As it washes off, the area looks very streaky and messy. Even if you touch it with certain QD's, it acts funny. It's a nice idea, but needs some work.

In the end, a couple of coats of a good protectant, or even one of those clear shields is probably a better way to go.

 

ZAINO…


And your bug problem with cease to exist…

 

Maybe it was Boss that was talking about it... not Intel...

Thanks for the input on that stuff Boss. Sounds like I was better off sitting it back down and not buying. This distributor that I'm speaking of sells darn near the ENTIRE Pro Line. I've itched to try a couple of products (as they're not terribly expensive) but, to date, I can't find much information on them. He claims that he sells them to several detailers but mainly to dealerships and such that do high volume and want an absolute cheap product. He went on to say that they sell alto of products in 55-gal drums... a bit much for me obviously but, intriguing none the less...

RP

 

I put one of those leather bra's on my wife's Pontiac and for some reason they hardly stick to that at all (if you like the looks of a bra)....also protects from stone chips, etc.
You can always take it off in the winter time..
GradyJ

 

I used to live in Louisiana where the lovebugs would just get out of control. There were SO many of them and they could really take a toll on your paint.

I really found the easiest way was to use the dryer sheets. Also, if you keep your truck waxed regularly they come off even easier. Anyone else try the dryer sheets? Springtime/Summer is a good time to buy stock in Downy!