Here in FL we have LUV Bug season and theses little bugs stick to the paint and windshield like crazy glue. I have been told that Peroxide works best for removing the residue from the vehicle without damaging the paint. Has anyone else tried this method? Regular bug/tar remover is too potent and really does not work that well.
Peroxide for removing LUV Bugs
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I haven't tried that method, but if you get the citrus type bug and tar remover, it seems to work better without being so caustic.
We have them here in SW Georgia too. I spent a great deal of time trying to get their guts of my wife's car today. First, I washed the front end with car wash. Next, I hit it with some Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover (junk). Next, I went with Rain-X Bug and Tar Remover (better). Next, I washed the entire car. Next, I used clay and detailer. The bug scars are still there. I'm going to try WD-40 next time.
I experienced love bugs during my college years at USF (1990's). I used WD40 to remove them and followed this with a cleaner wax...worked much better than bug/tar remover that was available at the time.
Tried it on regular bugs in Montana and it worked well. Some of the carcasses left behind what I will call their "core" or center which had to be removed by conventional means. It was a great time saver no less. Spray and leave on for several minutes then wash off.
For around $10 give this a try. Works great on bug removal and tar. Can be diluted down.
https://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html
https://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html
Originally Posted by 007
Here in FL we have LUV Bug season and theses little bugs stick to the paint and windshield like crazy glue. I have been told that Peroxide works best for removing the residue from the vehicle without damaging the paint. Has anyone else tried this method? Regular bug/tar remover is too potent and really does not work that well.
I live in Clermont too...I save our old worn out kitchen sponges, the kind with the abrasive scrubber surface on one side. We buy the blue ones at Publix. I use Turtle Wax Zip Wax to wash the car, with the scrubber side of the sponge to scrub the bugs and their guts off the painted surfaces of the car. The scrubber side of the used sponge is abrasive enough to remove the bug guts but still soft enough not to scratch the paint. It works just as well on the windshield too.
In between washings I use a spray bottle about half full of water with 6 or 8 drops of plain lemon dish soap in it. I wet the sponge with water, spray the scrubber surface and the bug guts with a few shots of soap/water and it cleans the guts off pretty easily. After that I just wipe with a wet towel to remove the rest of soap and guts. I have never heard of using WD40 or Peroxide. I can say though the old wives' tale of using a dryer sheet to clean the bugs off is just that. It does not work well at all.
Here in FL we have LUV Bug season and theses little bugs stick to the paint and windshield like crazy glue. I have been told that Peroxide works best for removing the residue from the vehicle without damaging the paint. Has anyone else tried this method? Regular bug/tar remover is too potent and really does not work that well.
I live in Clermont too...I save our old worn out kitchen sponges, the kind with the abrasive scrubber surface on one side. We buy the blue ones at Publix. I use Turtle Wax Zip Wax to wash the car, with the scrubber side of the sponge to scrub the bugs and their guts off the painted surfaces of the car. The scrubber side of the used sponge is abrasive enough to remove the bug guts but still soft enough not to scratch the paint. It works just as well on the windshield too.
In between washings I use a spray bottle about half full of water with 6 or 8 drops of plain lemon dish soap in it. I wet the sponge with water, spray the scrubber surface and the bug guts with a few shots of soap/water and it cleans the guts off pretty easily. After that I just wipe with a wet towel to remove the rest of soap and guts. I have never heard of using WD40 or Peroxide. I can say though the old wives' tale of using a dryer sheet to clean the bugs off is just that. It does not work well at all.
H2O2 is used in the motorcycling community, on paint and plastic windshields. Also, at least on the paint, USED dryer sheets work well. Just the right open mesh. The thing about Love Bugs is the guts attack the paint if left on, so i keep a spray bottle of HP handy. When you get home, spray it, let it soak a few minutes, spray it again and use the dryer sheet to get what you can, then rinse. if not, after a few days the paint is damaged and no cleaner is gonna do squat.
I sure miss Chrome Bumpers.......
I sure miss Chrome Bumpers.......
All you need is a red rag and some Diesel. Little wipe and they are all gone. Charcoal lighter fluid, kerosene, mineral spirits and Goo Gone are all great too. Charcoal lighter fluid is really great at cleaning motorcycle rims and chain lube too. Lemon Pledge is the same thing as Honda Spray Polish ($$$) for you motorcycle peoples.
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Originally Posted by SatinSilver
For around $10 give this a try. Works great on bug removal and tar. Can be diluted down.
https://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html
You can buy an entire gallon of Diesel for what $2.80? Will last you and your entire neighborhood for 5 years on bug removal.
For around $10 give this a try. Works great on bug removal and tar. Can be diluted down.
https://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html
You can buy an entire gallon of Diesel for what $2.80? Will last you and your entire neighborhood for 5 years on bug removal.
Originally Posted by RyanY
I experienced love bugs during my college years at USF (1990's). I used WD40 to remove them and followed this with a cleaner wax...worked much better than bug/tar remover that was available at the time.
Good ol' WD is a nice solvent. Should work no problems on bugs as stated.
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I experienced love bugs during my college years at USF (1990's). I used WD40 to remove them and followed this with a cleaner wax...worked much better than bug/tar remover that was available at the time.
Good ol' WD is a nice solvent. Should work no problems on bugs as stated.
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