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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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Love bug removal

Hello to the Florida chapter. I've been down here two years. I'm over here on the West Coast in Palmetto. The wife's on my case about getting the seasonal bugs off the front end of our car. They sure are plastered on the finish nice and tight. I tried various detergents and scotch bright on one small area. Needless to say, the scotch bright took the finish off. I notice that when I do the tedious job with my fingernail, that process leaves little pin holes thru to the primer. This on a '96 Cougar. Any good local remedies? Granted, I waited too long after getting smashed to clean them off. I thought that time and all the rain would do the job. Thanks for any help.
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Bug and tar remover. Paste wax may also work with some rubbing. Most car washes I have gone through have made my truck lovebug-free also. I'd sure like to know what they use.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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a quick detailer (Meguiar's or Mother's) work well, also Windex.

Just spray on and wipe off with a microfiber towel. I personally don't use windex on my personal vehicles (not sure if it strips wax or not), but it works on ambulances
 
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Believe it or not, a wet dryer cloth works wonders. Thanks Snuggles
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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hmm a dryer sheet?? ill have to try that one good lookin out brian
 
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