Dead Bugs
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From: Kingwood, TEXAS
I bought this gadget that's pretty much a hyped up electric toothbrush with different types of scrubbing heads... works soo much faster than scrubbing by hand LOL.. also useful for those hard to reach areas like wheel spokes.. Found it in walmart with their auto care products I think.
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From: Vacaville,CA
my .02
First and foremost you dont want damage your paint/chrome or clear coat on your vehicle using high powered degreasers, brushes, or harsh cloths.
My Recommendation:
Get car soap (i use meguiars gold class) and pour it it into your hand and rub it on the affected area in a cool shaded area. Preferably a car wash. Let it settle for 3 minutes and then use the pressure washer to get them off. Use a Clay Bar kit to remove the final buggers that stick or have 'bonded' to the paint.
The clay bar can be used after a wash, just be sure to wipe up mist with a microfiber or soft cloth as to not damage the paint surface.
So. TX is horrible when the butterflies choose to migrate. Below I posted pictures showing the results of the method described above.
Before:
<a href="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/?action=view¤t=CIMG0601.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/CIMG0601.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
After:
<a href="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/?action=view¤t=CIMG0613.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/CIMG0613.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
My Recommendation:
Get car soap (i use meguiars gold class) and pour it it into your hand and rub it on the affected area in a cool shaded area. Preferably a car wash. Let it settle for 3 minutes and then use the pressure washer to get them off. Use a Clay Bar kit to remove the final buggers that stick or have 'bonded' to the paint.
The clay bar can be used after a wash, just be sure to wipe up mist with a microfiber or soft cloth as to not damage the paint surface.
So. TX is horrible when the butterflies choose to migrate. Below I posted pictures showing the results of the method described above.
Before:
<a href="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/?action=view¤t=CIMG0601.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/CIMG0601.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
After:
<a href="http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/?action=view¤t=CIMG0613.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/and1_03/CIMG0613.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Last edited by BatteriesNotINCL; Mar 29, 2009 at 06:26 PM. Reason: forgot information
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Batteries, that looks like it worked really good. On the front of all my vehicles, for years i have used a sponge that has a soft net stitched over it. They have worked great. I cant always find them, so i just keep my eyes open when im out and about and grab them when i see them. And yes i always hose down the front of my truck or cars where the bugs are before i start washing my cars so the water has some time to soften up the bugs before i scrub. With the netted sponge you dont have to scrub very hard. Just stay away from the sponges that had a harsh net over them as they can scratch your paint.
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