Remove Bugs From Relatively Fresh Paint Job

[Fitz98]

I have a "relatively" fresh paint job. I am waiting for 60 days to wax it. I am probably close to 45 days cure on the paint.
Just did a trip to the west coast of Florida and got creamed with bugs.
Any recommendations for a non-abrasive, clear coat safe method on a 45 day old base/clear paint job to remove bugs? They have been on for a few days now.
Same for windshield, although I can do a more aggressive treatment on the windshield if needed.
A non-wax boat wash and sponge application did not get them off.

 

[Malo83]

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiarsr-bug-tar-remover-g180515-15-oz-aerosol

 

[mrsilv04]

Take a cotton towel, soaked in hot water (not steaming), and then just lay it on the paint and patiently wait. Let the water soaked towel slowly soak/soften the bug guts.

 

[Highlander 1459]

Take a cotton towel, soaked in hot water (not steaming), and then just lay it on the paint and patiently wait. Let the water soaked towel slowly soak/soften the bug guts.

this right here... soften them up first and maybe use a microfiber towel will do a pretty good job..

 

[Vercingetorix]

Set up a sprinkler to soak the hood and water the lawn at the same time.

 

[atikovi]

Set up a sprinkler to soak the hood and water the lawn at the same time.

How is that any different than letting it get rained on? What if he lives in an apartment?

 

[Vercingetorix]

How is that any different than letting it get rained on? What if he lives in an apartment?

What if he lives in the desert and gets rained on by meteorites and can’t go outside?

 

[Fitz98]

Hot wet towel helped a lot.
Finished off with clay bar to remove remaining stains.
On my bumper, grill and headlights, I used some RV stuff I have Aero Cosmetics Wash Wax All.

Thinking to use Griot's Garage 3 in One Ceramic Spray Wax for protectant or Aero Cosmetics Wash Wax All.
Griot's seems to get some good reviews and reports.

BTW, l Live in Fla, in a house...no sprinklers though, but usually plenty of rain in the summer time...been dry and hot recently. Good for baking bug guts into clear coat.

 

[Owen Lucas]

I made a video testing out 15 different bug removers, here are the results:

Top 4 cleaners:
3D Bug Remover
Sonax Insect Remover
Turtle Wax Power Foam
Stoner Bug Eraser Wipes (might be too abrasive for fresh paint)

Sonax and 3D were a tie.

 

[Fitz98]

I made a video testing out 15 different bug removers, here are the results:

Top 4 cleaners:
3D Bug Remover
Sonax Insect Remover
Turtle Wax Power Foam
Stoner Bug Eraser Wipes (might be too abrasive for fresh paint)

Sonax and 3D were a tie.

Great Video. I already purchased the Griots figuring I could use it for black streaking I get on my RV as well.
If it does not work well for me, I will probably try the 3D bug remover for future quick bug detailing after my West Coast Florida trips.
I wonder if that would be safe for use on the bugs trapped in the AC condensor

 

[Owen Lucas]

I wonder if that would be safe for use on the bugs trapped in the AC condensor

I am not sure how any of the bug removers work with prolonged exposure to aluminum condensers but think it would be fine as long as you don't leave it on too long.

You want the bugs to soak up the cleaner to help loosen them up. A second application might be needed to remove the stickier deposits.

 

[CarLuver]

i used some dark fury recently to remove bugs on the front of a car. i was surprised how well it worked. sprayed it on and let it sit for minute and hosed it off. bugs came off easily

 

[Hermann]

Take a cotton towel, soaked in hot water (not steaming), and then just lay it on the paint and patiently wait. Let the water soaked towel slowly soak/soften the bug guts.

my method also