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    Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

    Hi,

    Anyone tried a bug sponge/pad when they wash their car? They claim to be safe to the finish and lift away the bugs and tar. Just throw in a bucket of soap water and go, just as with a wash mitt.

    Sometimes I encounter bugs that sit pretty firmly to my finish. On the somewhat horizontal hood, I put a wet towel and let it soak for a while. On the vertical bumper though, it can be tricky and I'm affraid to work my wash mitt to aggressively against the finish.

    Just wondering, if a bug sponge would be the way to go? Or if I should get a bug spray of some kind?

    Suggestions are welcome.

    Greetings from Denmark.
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    Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

    Are you talking about what appears to be a hard yellow perhaps block of open-pored material? Works well, despite looking like it would scour the devil out of the paint or clearcoat.
    2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring - Crystal White Pearl

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      Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

      Here is an example: http://www.autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html

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        Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

        Originally posted by Nyholm View Post
        Here is an example: http://www.autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html

        I can vouch for the effectiveness of that spong because those are my pictures. That was used on my patrol car. The sponge works great. I soak it in hot water. It really softens up. Cold water doesn't soften it very well.


        Colin
        A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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        • #5
          Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

          Idk about that particular sponge but at the local walmart in the auto section theres a no name bug sponge for like 2-3 bucks ive used it all over my car and works great.
          -Sohc-

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            Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

            How is it different from a "normal" sponge?
            Do you just work it light against the bugs or how hard is it safe to tackle it?

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            • #7
              Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

              Mine works well, I wouldn't use it on my clear bra however.
              2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring - Crystal White Pearl

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                Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

                I use it just like any other sponge. Dip it in the bucket and go to town. It seems like its kind of a rough sponge but i dont see a difference if it harms the paint or not. The bugs and other **** on the car just come off when using it
                -Sohc-

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                  Re: Anyone tried bug sponge/pad?

                  Thanks for you replies. I'll give it a go and see how things work out.

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