fluid to get rid of bugs on bumper?

[Eosyn]

I work nights and get a lot of bug corpses on my front bumper. Which of the following fluids should I use to make it easier to remove them, on a daily basis?

• Water
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Glass cleaner (like Windex)

Suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[otis24]

Simple Green does a great job.

 

[94astro]

Originally Posted By: otis24
Simple Green does a great job.

+1

 

[Gabe]

I don't know; Michigan bugs are pretty stout.

Soaking the front of the truck with water before washing has given me the best results.

 

[sleddriver]

I'd recommend something that's alkaline. There's a gas station car wash I sometimes use that has a spray bottle of pre-wash and a brush for pre-treating. It's bright lime-green in color. Very alkaline as it causes my hands to itch after use. But it sure quickly removes all the dead bugs...like during love-bug season when my white bumper will be covered in black bugs. Not sure what brand it is or even how to get it.

You also might try mixing up a solution of TSP in water. You can get it at any paint or hardware store. Very powerful detergent.

 

[bpracer]

50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle. Bugs are mostly protein and hp loves protein! Try it!

 

[gregk24]

they wont hurt your paint as long as you wash them off weekly...windex and other cleaners will hurt your paint. Just wash weekly and apply a good coat of wax and you will be fine. by wash i mean hand wash with a good car shampoo

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: 94astro
Originally Posted By: otis24
Simple Green does a great job.

+1


Another vote for Simple Green. A little OT but I had hardened tree sap on my car and used Simple Green as a lube for a small piece of clay.It lifted the hardened tree sap better than anything else I've tried.

 

[bourne]

Any all purpose cleaner. Try something like this :

Chemical Guys All Clean

 

[dparm]

Diluted dish soap is quite effective since it will cut through the oil/grease they leave behind.

 

[dwcopple]

use a wet dryer sheet. then rinse residue.

 

[Hermann]

A good way to initially get the bugs off, is to use a slightly dripping large towel with warm water, and let it sit on the mess for a hour or so. Then the bugs will basically just rinse off. then use a good cleaner wax to rejunvinate the finish. Works for me.

 

[Eosyn]

Thanks for the replies. From what I'm reading, it sounds like windshield washer fluid should be safe to use to soak em and then wipe them off.

 

[Errtt]

I just use a detail spray, wet the surface, let sit a bit & keep it wet if necessary, then use a folded mf towel like buffing. Repeat as necessary.
My side mirrors get em good too.

 

[RTexasF]

Get something meant for the job:

http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html

Stoner's Tarminator also works well but it strips everything off of the paint. Poorboys just removes the bugs.

 

[SHOZ]

Easiest and cheapest way to remove dried bug guts is some sudsy ammonia. Under a $1 a qt at the grocery store. Or make your own with some ammonia and a few drops of dish soap.

You won't believe how easy they come off.

 

[CharBaby]

)))HOT~HOT((( ~~~~~~WATER~~~~~~

 

[Eosyn]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
Easiest and cheapest way to remove dried bug guts is some sudsy ammonia. Under a $1 a qt at the grocery store. Or make your own with some ammonia and a few drops of dish soap.

You won't believe how easy they come off.


It won't eat at the clear or wax coatings? Might have to give it a try.

 

[gofast182]

Originally Posted By: Eosyn
Originally Posted By: SHOZ
Easiest and cheapest way to remove dried bug guts is some sudsy ammonia. Under a $1 a qt at the grocery store. Or make your own with some ammonia and a few drops of dish soap.

You won't believe how easy they come off.


It won't eat at the clear or wax coatings? Might have to give it a try.

Ammonia solution with a few drops of dish soap is dynamite for cleaning windows but I have my doubts about it being wax-friendly.

 

[SHOZ]

I never had a problem with wax or paint when using ammonia. It's no worse than using a window cleaner with ammonia.

I just use a soft plastic scrub pad drenched in the stuff and wipe away. For very hard deposits a second treatment is needed sometimes.

Here's some of my bugs. Grasshoppers are really bad around here some summers.