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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRanchCoy
I will order the poor boys.. thanks for the tip. Bug remover is the only OTC detailing supplies i use. Just didn't want to by a gallon jug of stuff and it not be good. Is the scrubber pretty soft or stiff? I got one of the bug sponges at the parts store and that thing is rough! I refuse to use it. Guaranteed swirl city
You can get Bug Squash in 16 or 32 .oz conatiners too. It is concentrated, so it lasts a while. I just end up scrubbing bugs off of all my friends and families vehicles when I see them. On road trips, it's always in my detailing bag for clean-up.

Here is the one scrubber that I use from Justin

http://stores.theragshack.com/bug-tar-scrubber/

You could just get everything from autogeek though (I also have this one)

http://www.autogeek.net/bug-sponge-for-cars.html

The sponges feel pretty "stiff" dry, but soften up once they are wet.
 

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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Blown F-150
Poorboy's Bug Squash and Scrubber sponge. I know it isn't Over the counter, but the best stuff I have ever used. I stock it by the gallon.

Only Over the counter product that I thought did anything was "Bug B Gone". I'm pretty sure it was at Advance Autoparts when I was in IL.

Only other option IMO is simple Green Diluted. Let it dwell a bit, but not dry. then get at it with a good wash mitt or even a sponge.

Plan on re-applying wax.
Poorboys Bug Squash is an amazing product.. I've been useing it for a few years now, especially on my wife's Highlander when we go upstate NY to visit the in-laws, it gets Nailed..

I dilute mine 3:1 and still on the same bottle. Today only Autogeek has a 25% off sale, no min, free shipping..
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRanchCoy
Does anyone know of a good bug remover??? I can't find anything over the counter that works great. So far the best I have found is turtle wax bug and tar. It does ok but not great. Gets the majority off but leaves a bit also. Hate to keep scrubbing on the paint to get em off.
Steel wool pad.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBoy88
Steel wool pad.
Nope, sanding blocks are the ticket
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
Well it's 19 miles just to get off of Pikes Peak.

And that much run time looks like you were doing about 30-35 mph average
Your right about the distance. But you average 10 to 15mph the 19 miles down. So getting the average speed up is difficult for the rest of the 60 miles.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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Thanks Fellas. Just ordered the Bug Squash 32oz and the scrubber towel with the 25 percent off came to 16 bucks! Whoop Whoop. Glad i checked back in tonight the sale only has 50 mins left
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRanchCoy
Thanks Fellas. Just ordered the Bug Squash 32oz and the scrubber towel with the 25 percent off came to 16 bucks! Whoop Whoop. Glad i checked back in tonight the sale only has 50 mins left
Thats a good deal.. Autogeek doesn't usually give that great a special. The 32oz should last you a real long time. Its something you won't use every day but when you need it you'll be happy you have it on hand.

I've never used a scrubber towel though, I use a Mothers wheel brush, I've never had to use anything more aggressive and there cheap $6.99. I also use them to clean the face of my wheels, the grille etc..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 04:02 PM
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It's days like these I wish the heat worked in theCavalier

 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 04:03 PM
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It's days like these I wish the heat worked in theCavalier

 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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That's a fancy cluster for a Cavalier
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
That's a fancy cluster for a Cavalier
Ya it was way ahead of its time in 94

That's my work truck
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MTM Ford
Ya it was way ahead of its time in 94

That's my work truck
You're not allowed to call it a work truck for another 68 miles!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
You're not allowed to call it a work truck for another 68 miles!
I took that picture around 6:30 this morning. It's now over 100,100. I got it August 2015 with around 40,000 miles on it. It hasn't done too bad for being a Dodge. I think it's only eaten 3 sets of front tires in 60,000 miles
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 10:20 PM
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I found a Joyner side by side today. 650cc with a 4 speed manual transmission, after market header, exhaust etc. he's only wanting 2k for it. I bet it would be a blast. really having to talk my self out of it. I really like the Joyners because it's a fully manual transmission with clutch.





 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 10:22 PM
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Also pretty sure you can make em street legal very easily. I noticed they have the switches for blinkers etc. Wonder if it would be a good daily and take over the cavalier duties.
 
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