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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Talking Really Bugged!!!

Now that I got your attention, lets talk about BUGS. I hate them on the front of my vehicles. We came back from Mo. a coupla weeks ago and the front end had five pounds of bugs on it. I tried a tip from a friend for an easy way to remove them. Steal a sheet of Bounce Fabric Softner from your wife, (or the neighbor's wife). Spray water on the bugs and start rubbing with the Bounce sheet. It seems to make its own soap (or solution of some kind) and the bugs seem to melt away. Lots less rubbing than usual, and a whole lot quicker.
After rinsing the mess off, I just go over the buggy area with soap and water while I'm washing the rest of the truck.

No gaurentees, but it work for me on the S/D, the Buick, and the front of my 5th wheel. Trust me, the front of the 5er is a real test!

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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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I usually just take mine to work and have the girls in detail wash it for me.......lol


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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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Evidently you have a better relationship with the girls in detail then I do!!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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I have a small window squegee like you find at the gas station. The sponge side gets the bugs off very well.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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After cleaning I put a thin coat of wax on everything. Doesn't keep them away but they wash off a lot easier.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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I would think that stuff would scratch the paint, does it?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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Are you talking about the squegee? The sponge side is just like the bug sponges you can buy and they work great for me. I haven't had problems so far but know that you mention it, I will be a lottle more careful with the new truck.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Since we are on the cleaning/detailing subject. Hey Jon, You try that showroom shine yet? Just wandering if it's any good.

Yeah I have to do a little pleading once in a while to get them to wash and vac it for me, but they do and do a decent job for free, So I can't complain.


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Thanks for the idea I will have to try that anythings beats the old sponge and soap method.


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