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Old 07-25-2010, 01:20 PM
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Default cleaning bugs off what works the best?
just want to know what will work without damage to paint, chrome, etc.
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Old 07-25-2010, 01:29 PM
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I use TurtleWax Bug & Tar Remover.
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I use a knock off bug remover. Let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it off as gently as possible.

The best way is probably to spray it on, let it set for a few minutes, rinse the car and do a proper wash.
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Stoner's Tarminator.......It won't be beat, and is used by the top detailers in the country.
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I live in the heart of Nor Cal in the middle of all the rice fields. The bugs here are terrible.
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Stoner's Tarminator.......It won't be beat, and is used by the top detailers in the country.
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I just bust out a clay bar.
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I just bust out a clay bar.
If you can use something prior to clay bar to help loosen it up or wash it away...it will save you clay bar in the long run.
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Never used it but a buddy of mine uses dryer sheets to wipe off bugs, and swears by it.
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Originally Posted by black_sheep454
Never used it but a buddy of mine uses dryer sheets to wipe off bugs, and swears by it.
I hope he is correcting the paint after marring it to crap. NOT a wise choice.
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His truck is white so it's hard to see anything but Ive never used it because I'm afraid it scratching the crap out of my paint, but could see how it would work good on chrome bumpers
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i just wipe them off w/ quick detailer as soon as possible... Like everytime i get home
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Originally Posted by Chadlee2KZ
i just wipe them off w/ quick detailer as soon as possible... Like everytime i get home
+1. Keep a good coat of your LSP of choice and bugs will hardly stick. You don't want to give them a chance to "bake in".
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Drier sheet......not wise at all! Also....NEVEr dry your wash media (micrfibers, mitts, etc) with a drier sheet....
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