How-To: Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Waterless Bug Remover

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

How-To: Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Waterless Bug Remover


This car was driven down the I-95 Freeway here in South Florida and as a result accumulated Love Bug splatter over the front clip of this 2006 Mustang GT Convertible.









How To Safely Remove Bugs and Bug Splatter




Note: For best results always apply to a cool surface in the shade.

Step 1: Spray Diamondite Bug Eraser and Waterless Bug Remover directly onto Bugs and Bug Splatter and allow to dwell for approximately 30 seconds.

Step 2: Wipe the area clean using a soft microfiber applicator or foam applicator pad. Wipe any remaining residue off using a clean microfiber towel.

Step 3: Mist on the Diamondite Crystal Gloss™ Surface Protectant. Use a clean, soft microfiber towel folded 4-ways to provide 8 wiping sides and plenty of cushion to spread the sealant over the freshly cleaned area. After spreading the sealant over the surface, fold the microfiber towel to a dry side and buff the paint to a high shine.

After allowing the Bug Eraser to penetrate for 30 seconds wipe off the bug residue using a clean microfiber or foam applicator pad and then wipe the panel with a clean dry microfiber towel.





Here are the results...





Products Used

Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Waterless Bug Remover

Diamondite Crystal Gloss™ Surface Protectant
Also available in a complete kit

Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Kit
(Save over $20.00)


Note: If bug splatter remains on your car's finish long enough it will actually eat into and remove both the clear layer of paint and the basecoat layer of paint and the only way to fix this will be to apply touch-up paint, (hard to do all over the car), or have the area re-painted, or have the entire front clip repainted.

Bug Spatter can actually eat through and remove paint if left on too long...


Warning
It's a lot less expensive to save your car's factory finish by removing the splatter as fast as you can and thus stop any damage before it's too late. If you live in an area where bugs are a problem or if you're taking a road trip where bug splatter will be a problem, prepare an Emergency Bug Removal Kit and pack it in your car.

[CEE DOG]

Thanks Mike! What is the benefit to using this over say ONR and an MF when the bugs are still fresh?

[2kredbb6]

Interesting! Both are on BOGO.

My road trip is coming up wish these pics of before an after, would've came up sooner.

[Matt S.]

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Thanks Mike! What is the benefit to using this over say ONR and an MF when the bugs are still fresh?

It will clean more effectively than ONR as seen in our testing. This translates to less agitation, and less chance of marring the finish.

[Meghan]

I can tell you this works wonders, Fla and love bugs go hand and hand lately. I usually do not have the opportunity to get them off while they are still "fresh" all though that would make it much easier! I find anytime I get on the highway I bring a bunch of these home with me!

[sullysdetailing]

I would get this stuff but I'm in love with Poorboy's Bug Squash

[maximus20895]

Just a head up. The first link under products used: Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Waterless Bug Remover

does not work.

[Matt S.]

Originally Posted by maximus20895

Just a head up. The first link under products used: Diamondite Bug Eraser™ Waterless Bug Remover

does not work.

What are you talking about?

[Michael M]

Mike - Thanks for a great How-To. Like Shawn, I just purchased and love BP Bug Squash.

Question - Can you basically sub in Bug Squash followed up by a spray detiler for the same results. If so, I will be using this solution immediately as I have a nice freash collection on bugs assembling on the front clip but no time for a complete wash.

[POPPAJ]

Why are they called Love Bugs?