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Old 04-27-2008, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='569306' date='Apr 27 2008, 04:38 PM
...........really good idea ! Also don't let bugs bake on in the sun, this where a foam cannon really works as well , a good 20 minute soaks usually softens up the little buggers so that they can be removed easily


ahhhh how about this......


just collect bugs and after bug situation is over take it to the detail shop and let them clean them spotlessly???
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='569310' date='Apr 27 2008, 01:50 PM
ahhhh how about this......


just collect bugs and after bug situation is over take it to the detail shop and let them clean them spotlessly???
Clay bar followed by Klasse AIO Wax does a good job on the windows FWIW (as wierd as it may sound)...

Great thing about Klasse type wax, you can get it all ofver the rubber, windows, plastic, etc. and it only make it look better.
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Did anyone else find it ironic that a member named BizyB (busy bee) is complaining about bug remains on his car???
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='569318' date='Apr 27 2008, 02:14 PM
Did anyone else find it ironic that a member named BizyB (busy bee) is complaining about bug remains on his car???
good catch....
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In Florida it's "Love Bug" season -- if anyone's familiar with this phenomenon. I purchased the 3M Clear Kit for the mirror, fenders, and hood a couple of months ago just so I can protect my investment. Here in FL if you don't remove those d&mnn bugs it eats into the paint real fast. So, I spent all day Saturday detailing the car in preparation to apply the 3M material; plus it needed to get a good buff job anyway;-. I was only able to do the mirrors and a fender before time ran out on me yesterday.

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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='569318' date='Apr 27 2008, 05:14 PM
Did anyone else find it ironic that a member named BizyB (busy bee) is complaining about bug remains on his car???

, you got me, I forgot my own id, I suppose I don't like myself too. Hehehe.

By the way, thanks for all the suggestion guys, will try them out - you all are fab. Thanks.
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