removing bugs from front bumber
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The usual bug & tar remover are solvent based and are fine for the tar but worthless on bugs as their chemical compositions are different.
I use a diluted all purpose cleaner sprayed onto the front of the car, followed with a bug sponge, a thorough rinse, then washed with regular car shampoo and rinsed again. Follow that up with a thin coat of wax and you'll have better luck removing buggage next time.
I use a diluted all purpose cleaner sprayed onto the front of the car, followed with a bug sponge, a thorough rinse, then washed with regular car shampoo and rinsed again. Follow that up with a thin coat of wax and you'll have better luck removing buggage next time.
Oh, and not to rag on you or anything, but this topic gets discussed almost yearly.
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WD40 works good, but remove wax, so you have to reapply wax afterwards.
read a tip in this months issue of 'family handyman' magazine - put pantyhose over a sponge and they scrub right off.
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Goo gone does a great job, but will remove wax.
I've been auto detailing for over 30 years and one of the best ways that I have found to remove bugs from the front bumpers and windshield is VERY HOT water in a bucket with some carwash soap and a soft sponge. Use gloves of course! This tecnique seems to melt the bugs away even if you have to use just a little elbow grease. BretF, PW01 and Corvette have some good suggestions as well! For the really tough sticky/gooy bugs, I like the WD-40/GooGone trick.
For tar, I like gasoline even at $3.00 a gallon. It's cheaper the 3-4 dollars for a small bottle of a name brand product. And gasoline won't hurt the paint as long as your going to wash the vehicle. As the matter of fact, I've never seen gas hurt the paint even when left on the paint after a long period of time when filling the tank and getting splash back.
These two tips are part of my very effective ways that I have reduced cost when running my own business and have achieved great results......Trust Me!
If anyone is interested in hearing more tips, I will be happy to share some(but not all) with those of you here on this board.
For tar, I like gasoline even at $3.00 a gallon. It's cheaper the 3-4 dollars for a small bottle of a name brand product. And gasoline won't hurt the paint as long as your going to wash the vehicle. As the matter of fact, I've never seen gas hurt the paint even when left on the paint after a long period of time when filling the tank and getting splash back.
These two tips are part of my very effective ways that I have reduced cost when running my own business and have achieved great results......Trust Me!
If anyone is interested in hearing more tips, I will be happy to share some(but not all) with those of you here on this board.
A good preventive measure is useing PAM*(no stick spray,there are cheaper no name brands)after washing.Spray and wipe dry with a towel.
Makes bug removel much easier on things like wind fairings,mirrors and bumpers on road tractors this time of year.
SS/LS
Makes bug removel much easier on things like wind fairings,mirrors and bumpers on road tractors this time of year.
SS/LS
I constantly keep a fresh coat of wax on the nose of the car, and a thick coat of Armor All on the black plastic parts and I never have to scrub. They come off at the coin-op car wash with just the sprayer.
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I made a chisel out of plastic. It's sharp enough to remove these stubborn blemishes, and the plastic won't harm the paint (depending on technique).
Old pantyhose and a can of 7UP does the trick nicely.
x2 for me...too easy
Poor Boy "bug Squash" seems to work well. Spray on and let soak. Then wash normally. I also use it on the windshield. It helps to keep everything on teh front of the vehicle well waxed/polished and protected.
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