LOL

I have been washing off some bugs from my car's front end with WD-40! Is this okay? Or what should I buy to do this?

I used WD-40 because I was too lazy to go downtown to buy something meant for that purpose!

 

I've been using WD-40 to get rid of bug grime for years. Never had any problems. I think it works better than Bug and Tar Remover.

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1999 4x4 F250 LightDuty XLT SuperCab 5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster exhaust, K&N FIPK, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, PIAA Air Dam with 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (85W Superwhites), 4-KC Daylighters (150W), Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComp Mud Terrains on 17x8 American Racing Atlas Rims. Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.

 

I never thought of WD-40 for bug removal! I keep it in my kitchen for when I run out of Pam cooking spray - found out the food may taste odd but it turns whatever I make into an INSTANT FLAMBE! Very impressive I might add! (Had to give the local FD a set of keys to the house - go figure!)

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www.andthensometoo.com/owners/cowlady
Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

[This message has been edited by Cowlady (edited 04-28-2001).]

 

LOL@Cowlady (I hope you're doing a Raoulism 'cause if you're not, you're downright icky! )

WD-40 is also great for tires. Spray some on the treads and you can peform great burnouts! You think I'm kidding? Guess what stunt car drivers use for their burnouts in the movies? They hookup a can of WD-40 and run tubes to spray on the driven tires.

 

ROFL Cowlady! I can't imagine what your cooking must taste like, I feel bad for your family!

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2000 F-150 XLT *LEMON*.

Lemon: Rail Dust, Wrong Radiator, Defective Transfer Case, Oil Leak by Torque Convertor, Intermittant Air Bag MIL, Popping Rear Window, Clunking/Creaking RF Wheel, Dealer-Installed Bug Shield Damaged Grill, and Squeaky Seat Belt.

Ford is giving me a run-around trying to fix ths truck!!!

Truck: Reg Cab/Long Box, Styleside, Oxford White, Dark Graphite Int., 4x4, 4.6L, 3.55 L/S, Off-Road pkg (Skid Plates, Cab Steps, Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, LT265/70R17SL), Class III Towing pkg with Heavy Duty Cooling pkg, 4 wheel disk ABS, Overhead Console, Factory In-Dash CD, Remote Keyless Entry, and Sliding Rear Window.

Mods: Superchip, Cabin Air Filtration, Ventvisors, Ford Bug Deflector, Ford Bedliner.

2000 Polaris Sportsman 500, Camo Green, 4x4, 499cc 4-stroke, independent suspension, shaft drive, 4 wheel disc brakes, etc.

 

I just remembered something funny that involved WD-40. A Chinese guy called into the towing station where I used to work saying that his car wasn't running. Well when I got out to his car he had the hood up and he was standing in front of it holding a can of WD-40. Well what had happened was that his belts were screeching so he went inside to Wal-Mart and bought a can of WD-40 and sprayed it on the belt to make it quiet again. Well what he did was throw the belt off the pulleys and chewed it all to pieces. He had me tow his car across the street for the $40 flat rate we charged. Thats why there should be locks on hoods took keep stupid people from doing stuff like that. The funny thing is that the moron had absolutely no clue what he had done and was convinced that it was a bad car.

 

Hello Eph1fifty,

Chemical type cleaners (wd-40) are usually more effective in removing the remains of 100 M.P.H. bugs, stains, tree sap and tars. Avoid silicone-based products as they are not beneficial to paint and can cause problems down the road. Ask any professional car painter their thoughts on silicone products, and you will usually get a 30-minute tirade.

here are two broad classifications of solvents, petroleum distillates and citrus based. The quality citrus products tend to be gentler on the paint. Any degreaser/tar/bug remover will remove wax. So after you have rid your car of the remains of Billy bee, you will have to rewax the area. (What is the last thing that goes through a bee's mind as he slams into your windshield at 60 mph? ......His stinger.) Be aware that many of the popular over the counter tar removers are based on kerosene and may cause long-term damage to paint.

Personally I use a citrus based degreaser to remove all those little pests.

I hope that helps!

-Tills

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2001 F-150XLT SuperCab, Styleside, Silver, 4X4, 4R70, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17in Rubber, Sport Package, Bedliner, Sliding Rear Window and the Wrong Radiator

 

Gee - don't your wives use it too? If they haven't tried it yet, have them email me - I can give them great recipes! They can reach me at pumpyourstomachout@poisoncontrol.com LOL!
Y2K - why do you think I'm single? ROFL! LOL????
Dennis - Raoul has taught me well, hasn't he? So has eph!
Y2K - how far are you from Buffalo? Would you be interested in going to Sandusky in June for an off orad trip & visit to Cedar Point? Also - I want to get as many of us from WNY as possible for a photo shhot soon - let me know if you want to be in that as well. I'm in chat EVERY night around 9 or 9:30 so stop in or email me at my REAL email address - Cowlady18@cs.com. Bye for now - dinner is BURNING! Gotta call 911 - AGAIN!

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www.andthensometoo.com/owners/cowlady
Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

[This message has been edited by Cowlady (edited 04-28-2001).]

 

Thanks for the help guys! I do rewax the area after the WD40ing! What would I do without WD40???

*memory relapse*
Ahhh the skweeky bed at that B&B
That nice 1/4 pounder that Cowlady cooked!
The fixing of the Ambulance door (after eating at CL's)
The removal of bugs on my bumper
The removal of bugs from my teeth (from sticking my head out the moonroof at 100Mph again)

ahhhhhhh

 

I just remembered something! I used to burn bugs with a can of WD-40 and a lighter LMAO!

Die spider, die pshhhhhh vraaaoooosh

 

According to WD-40s commercials thats one of the uses for it. I need to get a couple cans in my truck.

 

I use WD-40 to remove the silicon used to hang signs here at the hospital I work in. For some reason, with a little elbow grease the WD-40 breaks down the silicon. I'm going to give it a try now on the bugs that reside on my front end!

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'98 White Super Cab 4X4 Lariat

WustaMass, Where we pahk ah cahs!

 

Cooking with wd 40 would be a great improvement in the taste of food around here i think. dont tell the old lady i said so though.

 

Turtle - I won't tell IF you show up in chat some night! LOL! If not, the recipes are on their way!

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www.andthensometoo.com/owners/cowlady
Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

 

WD40 does many more things. We use it to start diesel engines when they loose their prime. I also spray it all over my dirtbikes before riding in muddy areas. As for cooking with it, I'll leave it to Cowlady.

Glad to see your back eph, howa bout joining us in chat again.

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1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Dark Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 Series, Stull Billet Grill, Clear Corner Lens, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Herculiner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, White Face Gauges, Ventshade Ventvisors & Taillight Covers, Monroe Sensa-Trac w/ Safe Trac Shocks, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=&gt;85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.

Engine Oil: Amsoil 5W-30 Synthetic
Oil Filter: Motorcraft FL-820S
Trans. Fluid: Amsoil ATF