what to use for bugs???

KAS · 06-17-2008, 04:30 PM

So I wash my truck and it all looks great, except for the bugs still stuck all over the front.

Whats a good product (or method) to use to get the bugs off, that is safe on the paint?

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Quad cab / long bed
5.9L / 4-speed auto

skidooman · 06-17-2008, 04:34 PM

Grease.
Elbow grease, and lots of it.

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smkstk · 06-17-2008, 05:00 PM

Bug repellent!

, elbow grease and a good car wash soap.

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***Diesel Head*** · 06-17-2008, 05:04 PM

Wd 40,,,,,,I spray the bugs off with WD 40 then wash it they come right off

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Ryan_m83 · 06-17-2008, 05:21 PM

wax regularly and the should clean right off.

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gregw369 · 06-17-2008, 05:29 PM

if you get most of the bug off by scrubbing, then a clay bar will take the rest off.

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WorkingDog · 06-18-2008, 09:00 AM

I'll toss this one out: I used Windex LIME. The label says it has no amonia so I gave it a try after 2 commerical bug/tar removers failed. Sprayed it on - had a beer - washed it off. My truck is a white sport so the junk shows up really well on the front. I was using Turtle ICE wash in warm water and the '2 bucket' set-up I read about here. At least nothing burst into flames.

***ynots57*** · 06-18-2008, 09:30 AM

spray bottle with bleach, let sit a bit and 99% will rinse right off

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dobienut · 06-18-2008, 09:31 AM

Get a bug sponge, they work well

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SmokinDiesel · 06-18-2008, 01:40 PM

Elbow grease, bug and tar removers, paint safe degreaser.

And dont worry ... I have used the windex lime as well, works like a charm

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
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KAS · 06-18-2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys. I found some Meguair's bug & tar remover, but I think I might give the Windex a shot as well.

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2007 2500 4x4 Big Horn
Quad cab / long bed
5.9L / 4-speed auto

Ram3500Dually · 06-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Go to the local dollar store and look for Awesome. Its a dollar a bottle and a bottle lasts me all year taking bugs off all 5 of my vehicles. I spray it on right before I start washing then wash with dishsoap and water and the bugs are gone.

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2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD
Previous Rams 90 CC Dually, 94 RC LB, 95 CC SB, 98 QC Dually, 00 QC Dually, 01 QC Off Road, 03 QC Dually, 05 QC Dually REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARK PLUGS

06-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
KAS Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 74 KAS's Truck Pics	what to use for bugs??? So I wash my truck and it all looks great, except for the bugs still stuck all over the front. Whats a good product (or method) to use to get the bugs off, that is safe on the paint? __________________ 2007 2500 4x4 Big Horn Quad cab / long bed 5.9L / 4-speed auto

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smkstk Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rapid City Michigan Posts: 1,608 smkstk's Truck Pics	Bug repellent!, elbow grease and a good car wash soap. __________________ Nothing yet, and probably nothing until next year, i feel so left out! Global climate change is natural phenomenon, exploited by the unscrupulous, for political and monetary gain.

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06-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
skidooman Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 795 skidooman's Truck Pics	Grease. Elbow grease, and lots of it. __________________ 2005 White 2500 QC SB AT; Leveled, 35" KM2s, exhaust, intake, gauges. [boogy886] 8:17 am: beer let me be your daughters gay friend then

06-17-2008, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Diesel Head* Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 624 Diesel Head's Truck Pics	Wd 40,,,,,,I spray the bugs off with WD 40 then wash it they come right off __________________ "I love the smell of burnt diesel in the morning , it smells like victory" USMC 2007 2500 6.7 Quad Cab, 4x4, 6 speed auto, 3.73, Banks Ram Air Intake, Banks Exhaust, 13-18 MPG, AY Flash, New Turbo, we need CNG NOW !!!

06-17-2008, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryan_m83 Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 341 Ryan_m83's Truck Pics	wax regularly and the should clean right off. __________________ 2001 24V CTD 4x4 QC- Edge Drag Comp, hx40 turbo, DTT controller/lockup, FASS, AFE intake, turbo silencer MIA, Mag-Hytec, 4" stainless exhaust, autometer gauges, fuel pressure gauge, rancho shocks w onboard air, Dueler A/Ts, 390rwhp & 817tq & 21-24MPG.

06-17-2008, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
gregw369 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CENTRAL PA Posts: 107 gregw369's Truck Pics	if you get most of the bug off by scrubbing, then a clay bar will take the rest off. __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB LB 4X4 CUMMINS, AUTO: BHAF,SILENCER RING?,4 INCH TURBO BACK SILVERLINE EXHAUST,SMARTY,AIRDOG 150, GAUGES- BOOST,PYRO,FUEL PRESSURE,TRIPLE DISK TC,VALVE BODY,2" LEVELING KIT,MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA ATZ 315/75/16

06-18-2008, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
WorkingDog Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordonsville, Virginia Posts: 18 WorkingDog's Truck Pics	I'll toss this one out: I used Windex LIME. The label says it has no amonia so I gave it a try after 2 commerical bug/tar removers failed. Sprayed it on - had a beer - washed it off. My truck is a white sport so the junk shows up really well on the front. I was using Turtle ICE wash in warm water and the '2 bucket' set-up I read about here. At least nothing burst into flames.

06-18-2008, 09:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
*ynots57* Slacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rsbg, Oregon Posts: 1,646 ynots57's Truck Pics	spray bottle with bleach, let sit a bit and 99% will rinse right off __________________ 05 - 2500, 4x4x6 srw, 48re, aero, cai, other goodies

06-18-2008, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
dobienut Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada..home of the igloo Posts: 206 dobienut's Truck Pics	Get a bug sponge, they work well __________________ 2002 245Hp HO CTD,6 Spd 4x4 quad cab short box ,Glacier Fuel BOSS mechanical lift pump! *Shake, Rattle and Roll...Cummins!* http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6...lmediumsp2.jpg

06-18-2008, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,827 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Elbow grease, bug and tar removers, paint safe degreaser. And dont worry ... I have used the windex lime as well, works like a charm __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

06-18-2008, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
KAS Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 74 KAS's Truck Pics	Thanks guys. I found some Meguair's bug & tar remover, but I think I might give the Windex a shot as well. __________________ 2007 2500 4x4 Big Horn Quad cab / long bed 5.9L / 4-speed auto

06-18-2008, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ram3500Dually Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Posts: 2,701 Ram3500Dually's Truck Pics	Go to the local dollar store and look for Awesome. Its a dollar a bottle and a bottle lasts me all year taking bugs off all 5 of my vehicles. I spray it on right before I start washing then wash with dishsoap and water and the bugs are gone. __________________ 2008 Ram 3500 CTD 6.7/68RE/3:73 LSD Previous Rams 90 CC Dually, 94 RC LB, 95 CC SB, 98 QC Dually, 00 QC Dually, 01 QC Off Road, 03 QC Dually, 05 QC Dually REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARK PLUGS