Got back from taking the kids to Disney this evening. Naturally I got bugs splattered all over the glass, bumper, grill, and hood. Any recommendations for a bug remover? I'll wash her tomorrow so I can get the bugs off.

 

WD-40 and some of the wifey's old panty hose. It really works really good. spray on the wd, let it soak for a min, then with the panty hose leg over your hand, scrub em good.

 

What's a wife? Sorry couldn't resist. The girlfriend doesn't use them, anything else you recommend?

 

I had a sponge years ago that had terry towel on one side, and the open weave like fishnet stocking over a styrofoam sponge on the other. i think they still make these somewhere. lots of elbow grease. when you get it clean, a good coat of wax helps out the re occurance of those stubborn greasy spots. just wait untill you get to the rocker panels and realized you ran over a couple of toads. that stuff is ooey-gooey

 

those sheets you put in the dryer with your clothes take them off pretty good

 

I would stay away from WD-40 because of whats inside... Solvents like benzene and toluene dont play well (am I reminding you of anyone???).

I would look more towards using your normal wash soap and giving it some dwell time. If that doesnt cut it, go towards something like any of the over the counter bug removers or a higher end chemical such as Body solvent, PB's Bug squash, etc. But again, stay away from using WD-40 if at all possible.

 

Yes! This Jedi thing is beginning to freak me out

This is the first time I've seen someone use an ignition term in this context

OP - ensure you rewax - most of the harsher methods do a really nice striptease.


MGD

 

PBs bug squash works great, and I've used it alot on customer vehicles. I also have something called hyrasolve, which I use when I detail airplanes. It's super strong and is mixed 12parts water to 1 part solution, works awesome for when people have been on a longer road trip and some of those bugs are really cooked on there.

 

Dryer sheet in water works wonders. I take a similar trip every year and regular soap and water isnt going to work.

 

The only Turtle wax product I own. Bug and Tar Remover works great. Wash the truck then use that on what remains on the paint.

 

Yep! Good old Bug, Tar & Wax Remover!

The OCD Council recommends a QD application prior to a trip - facilitates easy removal afterwards.

 

Any of your guys ever try Zymol titanium? I apply it to my clients corvettes when they go on a road rally to Las Vegas. 5k kms in a week, high speed driving, TONS of heat, and yet they bugs just wash right off.

 

yeah-- good catch-- definately rewax.

(And I knew somebody would think I am a loco jedi)

 

It has never removed any wax off mine. Never was any on there!

 

cheater!