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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 12:52 PM
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What's a REAL GOOD bug remover?

I've tried a few of the typical ones and can't even recall the brands, but what is the best bug remover that can be store bought? I'm tired of having to treat the area's 2 and 3 times to get all the bug scrap off...

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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 02:27 PM
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How often do you attempt to remove the bugs? I found regular detail spray works great for me. I, however, wipe off the front of the car everytime it gets driven and bugs plaster the front end. If there are no bugs, no cleaning!

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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:12 PM
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the best thing to do is prevent them from sticking so bad.clean it good then put some wax/sealer for plastic parts on it.zymol makes some great plastics wax but you have to get it online,not sure what you can get at the store.anyway whatever you use make sure its for plastics,fiberglass body parts.This will make it much easier to get the bugs off.Some people wax/polish thier cars and never put anything on the ground effects,bumper,etc because most waxes say not to use on these parts.

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Old Jun 27, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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bug and tar remover works great. if your car is black I wouldn't use it on it.
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Old Jun 27, 2001 | 12:02 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by thunderstick:
I've tried a few of the typical ones and can't even recall the brands, but what is the best bug remover that can be store bought? I'm tired of having to treat the area's 2 and 3 times to get all the bug scrap off...

KAM
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Someone recommended taking women's nylons or panty hose and using them like a sponge when you wash the car. Apparently the nylon has enough roughness to take off the bugs but is soft enough not to scratch the paint. I haven't tried it because I want to wait until I get a snag in one of my pair. LOL. Just kidding.

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Old Jun 27, 2001 | 12:17 PM
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try putting cling wrap across the front end and the windsheild and all you have to do is peel it off and there are no bugs
or if you dont want the cling wrap try wd-40 and a rag always worked for me.....plus the can of wd-40 is good for other stuff too
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