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Old 10-10-2011, 02:03 PM
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getting the bugs off..

I travel alot from my house to my cabin and get tons of bugs smashed on my grill, hood etc... what is a safe product to use to get them off? i tried washing with regular car wash, even used a product called "bug slide" that i have for my harley. But nothing seems to get rid of it. Any good products that are safe? This summer, you couldn't even tell the front of my truck was black to be honest.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 02:05 PM
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I have always used a wet dryer sheet to get bugs off
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by azmidget91
I have always used a wet dryer sheet to get bugs off
Same here. Works great.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 02:45 PM
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I use diamond x.......

Pretreat....let soak..... then hit it with a pressure washer.......it can also be used waterless....

Wet dryer sheets work good also.....
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 05:31 PM
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Poorboys Bug Squash or Seafoam Bugs-B-Gone.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 05:37 PM
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Poorboys Bug Squash or Seafoam Bugs-B-Gone.
Seafoam actually makes something that works for what its intended to do?
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 06:44 PM
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Yep - and I keep a bottle in the truck. When I stop for gas I spray the windshield, let it sit for a minute, then hit it with the squeegee, bugs are completely gone with minimal scrubbing.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 06:56 PM
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Another vote for dryer sheets
 
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Old 10-11-2011, 10:38 AM
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you can use 1Z einszett Anti Insekt Bug and Tar Remover.

the dryer sheet is a great idea.

any time you clean off the bugs with any type of product you want to .

put a coat of wax or sealant on it.

it will ease up the next time you clean the bugs off.
 
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Old 10-11-2011, 03:26 PM
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never heard of the wet dryer sheet trick and did it today that work amazing no scratches after either. I went on a trip last week and the front was covered i am sure the few coats of wax before the trip helps get it off too. But that is the way to go definatly
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 09:04 AM
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I use Surf City Garage :Road Trip Grime Remover works great,also wheel wells too.
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 10:05 AM
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Is the wet dryer sheet trick safe on paint and chrome? I have never heard of this.. .very interesting use.
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 10:36 AM
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I use Surf City Garage :Road Trip Grime Remover works great,also wheel wells too.
I've heard this stuff is really good. Need to grab a bottle and try it out. I have a trip coming up....
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 11:00 AM
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Is the wet dryer sheet trick safe on paint and chrome? I have never heard of this.. .very interesting use.
i just hosed down the area i wanted to clean saturated the dryer sheet and went to work had to rinse the sheet off a few times. then washed the truck like normal no scratches or smears after the wash i waxed the area i cleaned with the dryer sheet just do be safe but i cant see it hurting the paint.
 
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Old 10-12-2011, 12:44 PM
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Westleys, good for everything!
 


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