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Old May 1, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Default Bug Guts Removal

What is the best method to remove bug guts from the front end without hurting the clear coat orpaint?? I can scrub and scrub, and the things still show up.. Any suggestions??
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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My method is rinse the area well, wash with a mitt using moderate pressure, NO scrubbing. For real stubborn spots, I use Bug & Tar Remover. Wax it up real good afterwards, this helps with bug guts cleanup later. Keep some quick detailer and a couple microfiber clothes handy, use one cloth to knock the bugs off, the other cloth and detailer to get what's left ASAP,before they get baked on.

If you've got some that are really baked on, a good cleaner wax should do the trick.
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Meguiars cleaner wax works great for me. Get them off soon or they will pit the paint.
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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bug n tar remover. it leaves a nice shine to. use a microfiber cloth .
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Part of the heritage of American products is "Put some Windexâ„¢ on it!"

I'm starting my own heritage: "Put some Spray 'n' Washâ„¢ on it!"

The latter works by setting enzymes to consume biological material, which I reckon bugs are. Smear some on there, let it sit for a while, wipe off, wax. It may take more than one application to get to the parts that are bound to the car's surface.

Works for me.

Spray 'n' Washâ„¢ FTW!
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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As freaky as it sounds, I use spit. Spit on a finger and lightly rub onto the bug and bingo, it washes away. The acids in the spit kill that crap right away.
Then I'll run wax over it to restore the sheen.
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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I clean mine with a wet MF cloth after every time I drive the car.... Then I spray some Meguiar's "Ultimate Quick Detailer" and wipe clean.
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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This is what I use:



It works great. This is the website.
Old May 1, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Try a moistened laundry dryer sheet (your wife should have some). I use it on my RV and it literially melts them away. Then just wash your car as usual.
Old May 1, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I just drove my car from the Phoenix area to the Tuscon Area in the early morning. When I got home, you could barely see any car under the bugs. I was going to log in to the forums and ask the same question - so thanks for asking. I think I'll try that Bug & Tar remover - I have some tar by my rear tires as well. Thanks for the suggestions =)



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