How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

[buckeyek1]

I have a clearcoat finish, so what and how do I use to get the bugs off?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

The below thread can be found in Hot Topics

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16053

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Originally Posted by Mike Phillips This tip was given to me by a forum member who attended one of our Saturday Detailing classes, I can't remember his name but I think he's a friend of Buellwinkle? If you have dried on bug splatter, typically on the front of your car where they impact, and you want to loosen and remove the splatter without having to scrub the area with force as so not to instill any scratches into your finish, what you need to do is to soften or re-liquefy the dried bug guts. Here is the sugggestion... Take a wash rag and saturate it with water or your car wash solution. Place the wet wash rag on top of the dried bug splatter and allow it to sit for a few minutes. A variation of this would be to use warm/hot water. To speed up the process, apply some gentle pressure while drinking a cold soft drink and if need be, hum or whistle a little diddy. Another variation of this would be to apply some Meguiar's Bug and Tar Remover to the wet wash rag before applying it to the dried bug splatter. After a few minutes have passed give the area a gentle wipe-off and the bug splatter should remove easily. Then either wash the car as normal or wipe the area down with a quick detailer. A variation of the above but for a larger area would be to use a larger cloth such as a bath towel. Saturate a clean, soft 100% cotton towel with water and place it over the affected area. Allow the wet towel to sit for a short period of time and then remove the towel and wash as normal or wipe the area down with a quick detailer.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

I found that if you pre-soak those areas with wash solution they come off. If they are old or particularly stuck on, then using a clay bar can help. I've found that hot water with the correct ratio of car wash works just fine. I used to dilute the car wash way too much.

[Nappers]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

I am a big skeptic when it comes to "magic" sprays etc.

I broke down and bought some Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover. I sprayed some on as directed, used my handy cut up terry cloth and after following directions.....The bugs came off quite easily and little effort.

This was on a 2001 Ford Excursion that runs on ranches and country roads in our area. Covered in bugs.

Aaron

[buckeyek1]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

You guys are a life saver...I've got the SUV in the garage so not to bake the bugs into the paint. I just got back from a very long trip in the midwest and hit the bugs in Florida last night. Hope to try the suggestions out tomorrow.

Thanks again.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

Follow the Meguiar's mantra.... start with the least aggressive method.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

Just to note, the wet wash rag/towel suggestion is for baked on bugs and people who want to do everything they can to soften and loosen the bug guts so they don't have to "scrub" on the paint to prevent possible scratching.

Not everyone will want to get this AR

[Erik Mejia]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

great tip i'll have to try it

[buckeyek1]

Re: How do I remove bugs from front of SUV?

Just to note, the wet wash rag/towel suggestion is for baked on bugs and people who want to do everything they can to soften and loosen the bug guts so they don't have to "scrub" on the paint to prevent possible scratching.

Not everyone will want to get this AR

The bugs are gone! I placed a soapy terry cloth onto the bug areas and then washed with a microfiber mitt. Thanks guys.