[KAS]

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?

 

[skidooman]

Grease.
Elbow grease, and lots of it.

 

[smkstk]

Bug repellent!:rof:rof, elbow grease and a good car wash soap.

 

[Diesel Head]

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

 

[Ryan_m83]

wax regularly and the should clean right off.

 

[gregw369]

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

 

[WorkingDog]

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]

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

 

[dobienut]

Get a bug sponge, they work well

 

[SmokinDiesel]

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

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

 

[KAS]

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

 

[Ram3500Dually]

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.

 

[Tuffguy707]

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.

my dad swears by that stuff. he thinks he can use it for anything. i personally havent had any luck with it but thats just me.

 

[Tuffguy707]

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

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

ive had a couple bad experiences with bug and tar remover. so i wont use it anymore.


i have tried the wd-40 and it does work the only thing is you have to get it off before it drys or it will spot bad.

 

[Ram3500Dually]

my dad swears by that stuff. he thinks he can use it for anything. i personally havent had any luck with it but thats just me.

My dad brings me back a case a year from Florida and I use it all the time. Its great on my trailer and awning, golf cart seats and anything else that gets a little dirty.

 

[Tuffguy707]

My dad brings me back a case a year from Florida and I use it all the time. Its great on my trailer and awning, golf cart seats and anything else that gets a little dirty.

i have used it to wash the golf cart but my dad tries to use it to wash the boat and he says its never been cleaner with anything else. if i use it on the boat i think it isnt doing anything. maybe i need to be smarter than the stuff.:lol3:

im not sure were my dad gets his. evertime i go over to see him he has 5 new bottles of it:ah:

 

[Its a Diesel Punk!!]

not to hijack the thread BUT...any advice on road paint......gotta a load off it and it hardened already ....can scrap off w/ my fingernail ever so gently ...but that got old

 

[Blktaws6]

not to hijack the thread BUT...any advice on road paint......gotta a load off it and it hardened already ....can scrap off w/ my fingernail ever so gently ...but that got old

use a good clay bar, with lots of lube and take your time.

 

[ynots57]

Originally Posted by Ram3500Dually
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.

Awesome works great getting rid soot too... Bleach works really good on bugs and its cheap, gonna give awesome a try next time

 

[cummin69]

rejex!

all these guys are telling you how to get them off and all sound like good ideas to get them off but the better idea is too not have the problem. there is a product called rejex which is a polymer not a wax which is used on planes and boat mostly. use it as the directions say and let it cure properly and you can go through the worst bug storm and they will simply wash off! with just a hose, no pressure or scrubbing! you wont believe it until you see it!