Bug removal?
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From: Detroit
here's a good trick...
Use fabric softener sheets--the kind that you use in the dryer (Bounce or some other brand). Soak the bugs on the front of the truck with water...then work the bugs with the moistened dryer sheet...they dissolve for the most part...
George
George
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I have yet to try this, but have heard that using a summer winshield was on a rag works good to remove bugs.
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this works
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From: southeast mi
used one on my jeep....not good....
bug and tar remover sold in most "chain" auto parts places....thats what it is made to do...i have tried just about everything else
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From: Okinawa Japan
Im with YoGeorge on the dryer sheets. I have been using them for about 7 years now after getting the idea from an RV forum. Works great and I usually throw in 4 or 5 and just do the entire truck in case there are any other items on there that need removed.
I used to use the bug/tar when I lived in AK after the winter weather but it would take hours to do it that way. Their is a chemical you can get a auto paint stores that will take all wax and any road grime off the truck and take it all the way to clearcoat without damaging anything. I will get the name of it but I can also do the whole truck in 30 minutes compare to 3-4 hours.
Kevin
I used to use the bug/tar when I lived in AK after the winter weather but it would take hours to do it that way. Their is a chemical you can get a auto paint stores that will take all wax and any road grime off the truck and take it all the way to clearcoat without damaging anything. I will get the name of it but I can also do the whole truck in 30 minutes compare to 3-4 hours.
Kevin
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From: southeast mi
Im with YoGeorge on the dryer sheets. I have been using them for about 7 years now after getting the idea from an RV forum. Works great and I usually throw in 4 or 5 and just do the entire truck in case there are any other items on there that need removed.
I used to use the bug/tar when I lived in AK after the winter weather but it would take hours to do it that way. Their is a chemical you can get a auto paint stores that will take all wax and any road grime off the truck and take it all the way to clearcoat without damaging anything. I will get the name of it but I can also do the whole truck in 30 minutes compare to 3-4 hours.
Kevin
I used to use the bug/tar when I lived in AK after the winter weather but it would take hours to do it that way. Their is a chemical you can get a auto paint stores that will take all wax and any road grime off the truck and take it all the way to clearcoat without damaging anything. I will get the name of it but I can also do the whole truck in 30 minutes compare to 3-4 hours.
Kevin
the name is Pre cleano...made for preping for paint...it will work too
just a little expensive....
i never could stand the smell or texture of the dryer sheets...but they do work..
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From: Vancouver Canada
Believe It Or Not!
I saw an old trick in Saskatchewan once to keep bugs from sticking.....It was Pam......You know the cooking spray stuff......Spray it on a cloth and wipe front of Truck. Its harmless and washes off easily during your next wash!
I tried it and it worked great....especially on the Lic Plate ..no harm to paint and washed right off
Go Figure?
I tried it and it worked great....especially on the Lic Plate ..no harm to paint and washed right off
Go Figure?
