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525iSE 07-15-2006 10:33 AM

Which product to remove bugs from bumper thats been there for about 24 hours? Anything form Meguire?

JayJay 07-16-2006 04:12 AM

I logged into post the exact same question.

I have bugs all over the front bumper and part of the bonnet and no matter how much i wash or wax they wont shift.

:(

BetterMakeWay 07-16-2006 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by JayJay' post='311399' date='Jul 16 2006, 03:12 PM
I logged into post the exact same question.

I have bugs all over the front bumper and part of the bonnet and no matter how much i wash or wax they wont shift.

:(

I used a clar bar but even so they are very stubborn and hard to remove. Some of them are still there.

I don't know for a very good solution but i do think that if you leave your car more than 1 day from the bug attack they somehow tend to get into the paint and no matter how much you insist with the pressure hoze it's very hard to remove.

525iSE 07-17-2006 08:40 PM

My car is going in for a 5-step paint care system by Meguiar, so hopefully they'll get all the crap out. I'll ask them for a good product to remove bugs, then I'll let you guys know..

Kzang 07-22-2006 09:14 AM

I went into a dept store bought a turtle wax bug, tar, tree sap remover and went to work.. Basically washing the car then spray the bug remover on the dead bugs and wipe. Was very easya nd simple.. I don't see what the fuss is all about.

JDN 07-25-2006 04:34 AM

For 24-hours or less? All I ever use is a plain nylon mesh covered sponge. I usually buy them in a pack of ten at time, just like household cleaning packs. Hey, they'll remove them after three or four days unless you like to sun cure them first.

When on the road, particularly on the Gulf Coast, I use the windshield bug remover (truck stop variety) on my bumpers, mirrors and lights on refueling. That makes cleanup much easier when I get to my destination. Also, hides the 100+ mph bug smashes from Smokey in case he decides to strike up a new acquaintance.

JayJay 07-26-2006 06:40 AM


Originally Posted by Kzang' post='313948' date='Jul 22 2006, 12:14 PM
I went into a dept store bought a turtle wax bug, tar, tree sap remover and went to work.. Basically washing the car then spray the bug remover on the dead bugs and wipe. Was very easya nd simple.. I don't see what the fuss is all about.


i bought some and you are right. Front is smooth as glass again now. Spray it on. Wipe with cloth a bit like wax and then remove it like wax with another cloth.

Aces

JDN 07-26-2006 09:29 AM

There are plenty of bug and tar (plus wax) removers that will work if that is the route you want to go. I like my mesh covered sponges because they do not remove wax, or other protection. I've had a can of bug and tar remover for ten years that hardly ever gets touched.

laet 07-26-2006 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='311140' date='Jul 15 2006, 07:33 PM
Which product to remove bugs from bumper thats been there for about 24 hours? Anything form Meguire?


Car polish works best, apply with a clean soft non lint cloth. Wipe off, car must be dry! That?s what the detailers in Germany use.
Hope that helps! :D

stuart harmes 07-26-2006 11:48 AM

i have a soft brush that i use on the alloys and the bugs dont stand a chance and the paintwork is fine


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