Bugs Bugs Bugs

0

01AUDI

New member
Joined
Dec 1, 2009
Messages
217
Reaction score
0
I went out yesterday and washed the car, nothing special but i did just get a foam sprayer online and had to try it out !
After washing and drying I noticed the front of the car is still completely covered in highway bugs. I have to admit that I have been very bad about not washing lately and neglected this car so I am trying to get it back in shape and get a routine going. Either way, what can i do to help get these bugs off. My sponge has one side microfiber and one side a mesh like backing. I used that backing but it didn't scrape it off, is there something that will dissolve them of sorts ? I will be using a clay bar next month when I get my new DA polisher but i feel like i need something to use more often as i am on the highway a lot.
View attachment 61100View attachment 61101
 
Inthedeck said:
There are tons of different products...
Click to expand...

haha that's exactly the problem. I have used Turtle Wax bug remover, RainX had a spray on bug and tar remover, and I got some foam can once.. all did nothing for me. Maybe i was doing it wrong, wrong pad, not enough wait time, etc. i don't know. Is there a preference in a liquid spray vs a foam spray remover? I just haven't found one that works on any of my vehicles, which is why i have so many ornaments on my front grill !
 
Good morning. Tarminator is pretty good stuff. I let it dwell a bit then use the bug sponge found here on AGO or the back side of the sponge you mentioned. The sponge sold here will be hard until you use WARM water to soften it. After that, bugs stand no change. Patience. Side to side movements. If you're polishing anyway, the if it scratches you can get them out later (try not to scratch... lol). I've tried thick removers and thin and while the thicker may 'stay on the bumper longer', it probably doesn't really matter. Check out that sponge, it's really quite unique...

overall, if you wait for some of these great pros that are on the forum, they will point you in a good direction!

http://www.autogeek.net/bug-sponge-for-cars.html

peace

Ryan
 
I've found bug removal almost always takes more work than a normal wash. Even with fairly fresh splatters on a coated car.

I like to use these: McKee's 37 Bug Scrubber Sponge.

I simply toss one in the wash bucket to soften and use them as needed on spots which don't come clean with my wash mitt. In the Spring and Summer months, I use one every time I wash the car.

I also pre-soak the buggy areas like the lower hood line, front facia, and side mirror caps with Poorboy's Bug Squash. It does a great job when it comes to bug removal.
 
Second on the Sonax bug sponge. I get a lot of use out of it in addition to bugs.

Bug Squash is the only bug remover I've used. It works well. Not too many bugs in SoCal. So, I usually just use P21S Total Auto Wash @ 30:1 to take them off.
 
Another vote for PoorBoys Bug Squash. That and a bug sponge does the trick for me on stubborn customer bumpers covered in old bug guts.
 
Just my 2 cents. Before every wash if front end needs work due to bugs. Using Megs SD and as stated a bug sponge and good old elbow grease and rinse A LOT wala good bye bugs. Clean license plate while I'm there.
Steve
 
ducksfan said:
Second on the Sonax bug sponge. I get a lot of use out of it in addition to bugs.

Bug Squash is the only bug remover I've used. It works well. Not too many bugs in SoCal. So, I usually just use P21S Total Auto Wash @ 30:1 to take them off.
Click to expand...

Sir, why the Sonax Sponge and not the yellow one with what looks like honeycomb?
 
DogRescuer said:
Sir, why the Sonax Sponge and not the yellow one with what looks like honeycomb?
Click to expand...

The Sonax sponge is awesome and most likely will far out last the foam one. I've had mine for a couple years and it's practically like brand new.

And it's less money :dblthumb2::dblthumb2::dblthumb2:
 
custmsprty said:
The Sonax sponge is awesome and most likely will far out last the foam one. I've had mine for a couple years and it's practically like brand new.

And it's less money :dblthumb2::dblthumb2::dblthumb2:
Click to expand...

You're not kidding, my yellow ones absolutely just disintegrate, thanks.
 
My process for bug removal is this:

Spray the area with an orange degreaser and let dwell for a few minutes.

Then wash the car normally. This will remove the vast majority of them. If any are left, I spray again with orange degreaser, let the product work for a few mins again then use a microfiber towel with orange degreaser soaked in a small part of it to wipe what is left.

This process will remove what ever wax or sealant on you had on, so make sure to re-apply your product of choice to protect the pannel once more. Of course degreasers don't affect coatings so if you have one on, you are good ;)
 
I washed the car the other day and forgot to update. I actually found the old bottle of Rain-x Bug Spray. I put it on and let it sit for about 5 minutes and then used my new bug sponge to scrub the caked on bugs, then pressure washed it all off. Came off like a dream, i was surprised. I think the key was waiting to let it bite into the bugs, and then using that bug brush was a great help.
 
DogRescuer said:
Sir, why the Sonax Sponge and not the yellow one with what looks like honeycomb?
Click to expand...

The Sonax sponge just works well. My experience is it's pretty safe, doesn't need to be soaked to loosen up, cleans well, and is durable.
One more thing that hasn't been mentioned is a technique that Mike Phillips champions. That is to soak a microfiber and lay it on stubborn bugs. I would think you could do this with car wash or a safe cleaner.
 
ducksfan said:
The Sonax sponge just works well. My experience is it's pretty safe, doesn't need to be soaked to loosen up, cleans well, and is durable.
One more thing that hasn't been mentioned is a technique that Mike Phillips champions. That is to soak a microfiber and lay it on stubborn bugs. I would think you could do this with car wash or a safe cleaner.
Click to expand...

I've used Mike's technique on side mirror caps, but I've found it doesn't work very well for the front end of most cars. The bug splattered areas on the bumpers and front facia are vertical and there is no way to adhere a towel to those surfaces...which brings me back to the bug scrubber and bug remover product.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top