Best bug guts remover?

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While cleaning my 2017 black Silverado today. I notice lots and lots of bug guts on grille and head lights. Tried scrubbing but it's just not working. What is a good product to remove that crap?


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If I have a customer with bug guts THAT bad, I have found 3D bug remover diluted 5:1 to be the most economical and most effective bug remover. Just be sure you use it out of the sun on cool paint. You most likely won't even have to use manually agitation with a bug sponge. The enzymes are incredibly effective at breaking down bugs that the bugs just melt away and can be rinsed off.
 
I've never had to use it on my car, but twice I've used Meguiar's APC at 10:1 on months worth of dried bug guts on friend's cars.

Only let it dwell for about 90 seconds. Then rinsed with a jet of water. PW would be preferred, but don't currently own a PW. APC really softens up the bugs. For obvious reasons I only used this method on a car that is getting polished and an application of LSP.
 
Mwoywod is right on, I spray the 3D remover on, let it dwell and hit it with the pressure washer, good stuff!


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mwoywod said:
If I have a customer with bug guts THAT bad, I have found 3D bug remover diluted 5:1 to be the most economical and most effective bug remover. Just be sure you use it out of the sun on cool paint. You most likely won't even have to use manually agitation with a bug sponge. The enzymes are incredibly effective at breaking down bugs that the bugs just melt away and can be rinsed off.
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Does the 3D preserve a sealant?
 
My go to for tough bug guts remover is actually Chemical Guys P40 Pro-Detailer with Carnauba 16 oz.

I read somewhere that the fatty alcohols in carnauba wax are natural dissolvers of bug parts so I tried the Chemical Guys P40 detailer because it has carnauba and it worked great so I have continued to use it for bugs on the paint.
 
If you tried scrubbing and they did not come off, you may be seeing clear coat damage. Of course use caution scrubbing a black vehicle, clear coat is easy to scratch and on black they are easy to see. There are many good choices at AG. What the others have said sounds good to me. Nathan
 
For a LSP safe option I soak thin MF towels in my wash solution (rinseless or wash shampoo). Place the towels over the bugs for 5-10 minutes, then they should wipe off. I had success with this method with our love bugs.
 
Stoner Tarminator is the product I've had the most luck with. I wash the car normally and if the bugs don't come off, only then do I grab a dedicated cleaner. Most come off with the wash mitt(lower panel one).

Gosh knows there are far more Bug removers out there that don't work than ones that do. I have some ShineSupply "Bug Off" enroute, first order ever through them I'm excited to see what they're all about.
 
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