fluid to get rid of bugs on bumper?

[gofast182]

HOLY [censored]! That's a lot of bugs!

I don't know about ammonia on wax one way or another, but as soon as you add those couple drops of dish soap the wax will start to be removed.

 

[SHOZ]

Yes it will take off the wax. As will any petroleum based bug remover.

 

[Scum_Frog]

Originally Posted By: 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.


Detailer spray works for me as well it is safe on wax & paint

 

[Eosyn]

Wowsers!! That's a lot of bug corpses

The reason I'm staying away from spray detailer is that I've tried that once and I don't know if I sprayed too much or what but it left streaks and I had to really scrub to make it go away

Hence, the reason for this post.

 

[190E26FTW]

Try Surf City Garage Road Trip Grime Destroyer. It is designed to removed bugs and tar without damaging finish. Also the only one that can remove Love Bugs from Florida which is the worst kind of bug to get on your paintjob.

 

[Clevy]

Dryer sheets work great. I found out by accident a few years ago and now They are my preferred method of bug removal

 

[BTLew81]

Just be careful what you use on paint! I wouldn't use ammonia or simple green. There are PLENTY of options...detail spray, waterless wash, or even just wash the front half of the car. Trick is to get to them ASAP. They attack your paint within a couple of hours. Again, remember that paint needs to be treated properly, so don't you just anything and don't use something abrasive.

 

[SHOZ]

Why wouldn't you use ammonia? I've used it with great results. Most glass cleaners have ammonia.

 

[BTLew81]

Because I wouldn't use a glass cleaner on paint. Personally, I don't use glass cleaners with ammonia on auto glass. It's pretty strong stuff.

 

[SHOZ]

Well I avoid it for glass with tint. But like I said diluted sudsy ammonia is pretty mild. No worse than petroleum products. It chemically breaks the dried protein bond.

 

[Errtt]

i want to say I have read some time ago somewhere that someone used Pam, that cooking spray, to make it easier to remove critters, after a Pam treatment. Maybe I was dreaming.

 

[sleddriver]

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.

I tried this and it works GREAT! Makes sense as NH3 is quite alkaline, like the TSP I mentioned earlier.

I used a regular sponge on the front with bugs that dried for weeks. Very little rubbing involved once the ammonia soaked in. Wetting a paper towel and draping it over the area for a few minutes would result in even quicker action.

Note that sudsy ammonia is about 5% ammonium hydroxide and the rest water.

Great Tip!