F'N Bug splats!!

[stryker]

I got a handful of bugs splats on my front bumper....side mirrors...and front windshield.....what should i do to take it off?...a whole car wash/wax?...wipe it off with water and a rag? or just wash/wax on that area ONLY? what are your secrets for this nasty build up?

[bstraz]

If you already have a good coat of wax on your car, wash the bugs off using a good microfiber towel. If that doesn't work, use a claybar to get the remainder of the bug guts off.

[i-VTEC]

Try spraying some quick detailing onto the splats, then wipe off with 100% cotton towel. If that doesn't work, use a paint cleaner or clay bar to remove the splats, then follow with a polish and wax ontop.

[TrustRSX]

Since bugs are bio-degradeable, using a hose to rinse it off would be fine, especially it is fresh. Then follow up with a car shampoo.

[ScottieM3]

Originally posted by i-VTEC
Try spraying some quick detailing onto the splats, then wipe off with 100% cotton towel.

what about terry cloth towel..? Just as good?

[mindway69]

100% cotton is best because it won't scratch your finish. Also, with whatever towel you use, keep the edges/hems/borders away from the car - they will scratch......hmmmm.....maybe it would be smart to just cut em off! "I am so smart - S M R T!"

[MDC Type-R]

Vinegar works very well for removing some surface gunk, especially pine tar. Dab it onto a cloth or a cotton ball and rub gently, letting the vinegar soak the splat/sap/whatever. The rub it off with a clean section of cloth. It'll come off a lot easier in the future if you have a couple of coats of wax on the finish.

--Matt

[i-VTEC]

Originally posted by ScottieM3


what about terry cloth towel..? Just as good?

Yes, terry towel is just fine, but make sure the terry towel is made with 100% cotton.

[whitelies]

Doin a lot of OTR for work.
I ve rewaxed my front end about three times in a month, and i would say it has made all the difference, most of my bugs hose right off, but then of course i end up with hardwater spots on my windshield (but that's another thread)

I will try teh vinegar idea tho. sounds cheap and effective.
thanks.

[ANACC2NV]

i just use soap and water and scrub....

[iatacs19]

wet the area with water and let it soak for a few minutes, then take a 100% cotton towel and wipe it off lightly. if it is still hard them wet and let soak some more. the earlier you treat it the easier it is get off.