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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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bug remover

Can anyone recommend a good bug remover. I have a new 06 white screw and drive to and from work in the dark and getting the bugs off is almost impossible.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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I went to the Supermarket and got myself some 3M Light Duty Scratchless Scouring pads. Then mixed with a little soap and water the bugs come right off with absolutely no pressure needed. Used this method all last summer and not a single scratch on the paint from using this.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Clean it with a good cleaner/degreaser and then wax the hell out of it! The extra wax will help the bugs to slide right off when you clean it the next time.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Simple Green, full strength. Let soak for a few minutesand wipe 'em off. No chemicals and it won't damage your paint or clearcoat.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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In addition to the above, a preventative:

Get some of that spray/detail wax. Every time you wash it apply this as the last step. Even if you wax (real wax) it put this stuff on afterward. It will make it tons easier the next time you wash. It washes off really easily with soap, so it needs to be applied each time, but the 5 minutes it takes to apply it to the front/mirrors saves lots of time scrubbing later. I like the Meguiar's Quick Detailer.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks for the tips
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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I works well on wheels and rocker panels for brake dust and tar too ...as a preventative.
 
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