Other than using using a whole can of elbow grease, anyone had good luck with the "bug and tar" removal products on the market? Its bug season here now and its gonna be for a while....

Thanks.

 

I've seen some posts regarding the use of WD40 for bug and tar removal. I've never tried this method. As for removing tar, I use "prep sol" (available at body supply shops). This is a wax and degreaser used for paint prep. I've never experienced any paint damage in using such a product.

 

I've had good luck with waxing the truck at the start of the 'season' and then washing it soon after going on a drive.

Got in last night from Jasper, and had some carnage on the front. After unloading the bikes etc, i washed it with my wash mitt on the front, and they all came off pretty easily.

good luck. Bugs suck!

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WD-40 is the way to go. I also used it on my arms and legs after I did a new roof on my house and had tar on me.



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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards,EGR Fender Flares, Bedrug, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings, 265 70 16 tires, Rancho RS9000 shocks,Expedition Center Console

 

I use a product called Bug-Z in a orange bottle. Available at Advance and other places, price around 3.79

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WD-40. Works great. Spray on, let soak a little bit, wipe off. Took bugs off hood in seconds. Got an 8 inch long, 3/8 inch wide black mark on my tailgate where a chair flew out at 65mph and slammed into the tailgate (was secured to a strapped). Wasn't coming off, so sprayed WD-40 on it and came out with a little rubbing. Can't tell it was ever damaged.