Favorite bug splat removal products/method?

[Marc Hufnagel]

Was wondering what YOU use for bug splat removal and what type of media to you use with it?

I just spent about an hour on the front of my F-150 with a MF mitt and some carwash solution thinking there has to be a better way. Came here and looked around in the store and there are SO MANY products. Just as many ways to agitate them loose/off too.

Thoughts?

[Bates Detailing]

I just figured this out about two months ago - - - - I was driving to a job and for some reason it hit me - Why not spray APC on bumper, then coat it with foaming glass cleaner, let sit for 4 or 5 secs and then wipe?!?!?! Works great man :dblthumb2:

[rider9195]

I start off by blasting the panel with water with either a pressure washer or regular hose. For cars that are not waxed regularly I will use Poorboys Bug Squash 3:1, spray on liberally and let sit for about 1-2 minutes without allowing it to dry. Then use a MF towel that has been soaking in a separate bucket with soap and water and lightly wipe off. For maintained cars I would just soak the bugs in ONR at quick detailer dilution instead and follow up with a spray wax.

AG carries a bug sponge that seems to work well.

[Marc Hufnagel]

I have a yellow block HARD sponge I was given but I've never brought myself to use it. It has sharp edges!

Like this one: Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad can be used on glass, chrome, vinyl, fiberglass, paint and clearcoats—100% safe when used with soapy water. (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html)

[Robert8194]

I have a yellow block HARD sponge I was given but I've never brought myself to use it. It has sharp edges!

Like this one: Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad can be used on glass, chrome, vinyl, fiberglass, paint and clearcoats—100% safe when used with soapy water. (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html)

If you don't soak it in soapy water long enough, it is too hard.

[rwright]

I haven't used very many specific bug removers but over the weekend I used Garry Dean's Friggin Awesome In And Out Cleaner and it removed the bugs without issue. Keep in mind that I haven't hand washed my car since right before Detail Fest and many of the bugs were baked in. It also removed tar without effort.

[Bates Detailing]

Yellow bug sponge is great for aircraft leading edges and for AUTO windshields, NOT aircraft windscreens. The tip I mentioned up top I have told no one - but Im telling you it works..... taking two very non aggressive methods and letting them work together, then applying your favorite coat of protection afterward works great. Would have saved me tons of time and stress if I had figured that out 2 years ago lol. Torch is passed - that is all :dblthumb2:

[iceman978]

+1 for diluted APC and the yellow bug sponge. Unfortunately someone stole my bug sponge while it was drying in the sun out front of my house last week! Neighbors must be jealous of my Autogeek supplies.....

[Marc Hufnagel]

+1 for diluted APC and the yellow bug sponge. Unfortunately someone stole my bug sponge while it was drying in the sun out front of my house last week! Neighbors must be jealous of my Autogeek supplies.....

Maybe I will give it a try.

[Belair]

Why not spray APC on bumper, then coat it with foaming glass cleaner, let sit for 4 or 5 secs and then wipe?!?!?!

Do you do this on your hood paint also?

[Bunky]

I have been using Optimum Power Clean as of late if I am planning to strip or polish.

[FASTFRED]

I use PoorBoys bug squash with great success.

[Bates Detailing]

Do you do this on your hood paint also?

Usually the hood isn't bad enough for this method..... this works great when bugs are ridiculously caked on or have been neglected on the bumper.

[SON1C]

+1 for diluted APC and the yellow bug sponge. Unfortunately someone stole my bug sponge while it was drying in the sun out front of my house last week! Neighbors must be jealous of my Autogeek supplies.....

this made me lol

[BobbyG]

I just figured this out about two months ago - - - - I was driving to a job and for some reason it hit me - Why not spray APC on bumper, then coat it with foaming glass cleaner, let sit for 4 or 5 secs and then wipe?!?!?! Works great man :dblthumb2:

Sounds good Anthony!