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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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When I get back from Iraq I'm going to overhaul the car and start to finally get rid of these bastards. Whats the best way to get the ones that are on there pretty good??
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Wizards makes a bug remover spray that works good. You can pick it up at just about any NAPA

I've also heard some people use a clay-bar, but I don't have any personal experiances with that.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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keep them off from the beginning I just had a fresh repaint and i don't let them stay off more then a day claybar works great but so does that stuff mentioned. It's a blue can from Napa and says bug remover. It smells like it would be corrosive though
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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theres this stuff called Scratch Out in a yellow bottle i got at Wally World. Its like 1.94. It says removes scratches, but it gets rid of bugs and tree sap really well.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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i Love my clay bars. i haven't found anything that it wont take off.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Clay Bar - works well, but typically if they're small and have only been on for a relatively short period of time (like a cruise, weekend trip etc).

Degreaser - Typically dilute some Simple Green and get a towel/cloth/mitt thats clean and some warm water. Depending on how long they've been there, it might take some elbow grease but the majority of the crud should come off. You can substitute degreaser for car soap, but it'll take more elbow grease.

Bug/Tar remover - will work too, and IIRC is typically along the lines of Simple Green as far as concentration and safety for paint.

No matter what tho, finish up with a good polish/wax and enjoy the shine.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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WD40 works the best..old people put it on their arthritis...it has like 3948934893 different uses..try it. Don't laugh. Try it.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Lots of soap & water, then maybe a clay bar & detail spray.
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