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Old 05-15-2006, 05:46 PM
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Hey all, I'm about to drive from florida to michigan and I was wondering steps I could take to make it easier to clean the bugs off after the trip. Does canola oil non-stick cooking spray work? any other household remedies to prevent those bugs from sticking? oh yeah, must be SAFE to put on my paint. thanks.
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How about this?

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/xpel3mpainpr.html
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id invest in a bra for that.

trust me my front bumper is now ruined for life cuz of bugs
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Originally Posted by 1SicV8
id invest in a bra for that.

trust me my front bumper is now ruined for life cuz of bugs
That's the link that I gave him but it's a clear bra instead.
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yeah thats cool and all, but it would be 315 bucks as oposed to this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LeBra...spagenameZWD1V
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Yes but then he'll have 2 tone paint. Rather pay 315 as opposed to 3,150 for a complete repaint if it costs that price.
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lol ive known several people who run a bra on their car. if he is just worried about takin one trip, i think 50 bucks is a better option.

installed right bras wont do damage to the car. and he doesnt seem to want to leave it on forever so itll be good
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Yeah if you use it just temporarily it would be good. Some people I know just leave it on.
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Turtle Wax makes a really good bug/tar remover. Won't take care of any dings from hornets at 80+mph though.
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When I drove from Chicago to Dallas I had to make the same decision. I ended up getting a bra from afterthoughts and it did a good job, caught every bug I ran into. I removed it promptly upon my arrival at my destination though. I dont care for the look.
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if u want to see the damage bugs can do, let me know ill try and take some close up pics. they fucked my car up

once i paint the front and rear bumpers over, ill be buyin that clear 3m stuff. and gettin a dd to ride to work
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I bought the bra from chevrolet. it fits well and has caused no damage to the car. I only ocassionaly use, but I have left it on for several days at a time. I would recommend it.



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