Removing Insects After/Wax

[SS825]

It seems every time I wash the car, there comes the need to go somewhere and I wind up getting bug splat on the car. For those of you that face a similar problem, what do you do to remove the cursed insects, without doing another wash?


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[SS825]

It seems every time I wash the car, there comes the need to go somewhere and I wind up getting bug splat on the car. For those of you that face a similar problem, what do you do to remove the cursed insects, without doing another wash?


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The title should read “After Wash/Wax”. My apologies.


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[glen e]

I bought a mesh brick off Amazon that works very well. Then I use windshield washer fluid to scrub them off. If it’s absolutely very heavy, I lay on a very hot microfiber towel and let the windshield soak for a few minutes before I scrub.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GJ7HCI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Klasse Act]

I'm 100% serious here...WD40[emoji362] Also, many companies make a designated bug remover also[emoji118] Using the WD40 is very effective and doesn't hurt the paint one bit. Spray it on, let it do it'd thing and wipe off the dead bug guts. Follow up with a quick detailer or waterless wash if you've got some pre-made[emoji6]

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[Bruno Soares]

I spray the area with a waterless wash and also spray a towel and gently clean the area. I hate doing that because I know if I get some towel marring it will be from this. Bug splatter will etch quick so it’s either risk some marring or some etching. Bid poop I think is even worse as it’s super abrasive.

[Klasse Act]

I spray the area with a waterless wash and also spray a towel and gently clean the area. I hate doing that because I know if I get some towel marring it will be from this. Bug splatter will etch quick so it’s either risk some marring or some etching. Bid poop I think is even worse as it’s super abrasive.Don't over think it, good and proper techniques will never mar the paint[emoji118][emoji362][emoji106]

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[FUNX650]

I use “Bug-Off”.


Bob

[UncleDavy]

Spray the area with Poorboys Bug Squash and also soak a portion of a towel with Bug Squash. Lay the towel on the bug guts for a few minutes and it will easily wipe away.

[PA DETAILER]

Or you try something like the new insect armor.

Diamondite Insect Armor (https://www.autogeek.net/diamondite-insect-armor.html)


Another from Griots.

Griot's Garage Bug Barricade!, Griots Garage Bug Remover, Insect blocker, bug shield, bug blocker (autogeek.net) (https://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-bug-off.html)

[robwoodgto]

What I find works very well for me is whether I have a coated car or not I apply a couple of layers of Collinite 845 to the front. I’m sure any wax will work but I really like 845. Then every day or 2 or 3 I spray some WW (currently N-914) and they wipe off very easy. Just got back from a weeklong trip to San Antonio and used this method and worked great. I also did a RW with Ech20 once during that time.

[PaulMys]

It depends on what LSP (wax) you are using.

Like Rob mentioned above, Collinite products are very tough, and most bug splatter removes easily with just some QD and a MF towel.

I also use Bruno's method that he explained in post #5.

[Ace22]

Bugslide works great for my motorcycle, and also on my cars.

[Bobby B.]

If I just washed and waxed my truck and got some bug splatter on it I would use a Waterless Wash to quickly remove it. If I'm planning a road trip I would apply the Blackfire Bug Blocker to the font of my truck and then use the Waterless Wash once I reach my destination.

BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash, waterless car wash (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-waterless-wash.html)

BLACKFIRE Bug Blocker (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-bug-blocker.html)

[mc2hill]

I just soak the bugs with my wash solution - take some thin MF towels and dunk them in the wash solution (car wash soap or rinseless) until they are very wet. Now drape the towels over the 'buggy' areas and let them sit for 5-10 min. Remove the towels and wipe off the area. This removes the bugs but leaves the protection.

I use this on our love bugs, and it works fine.

Thick towels are too heavy to "stick" to vertical surfaces, so I recommend thin towels. If your thin towels are 'work' towels, then just place them & remove them, and do the wiping with a better grade towel.

[glen e]

I used bug squash for a couple years, and then tried another product and I just won’t spend money anymore on products that protect me against bugs, simply because there’s so many other ways to protect and remove bugs that don’t cost any money; waxes, black painters tape, etc.… The same with getting them off, soaking in hot water loosens them every time for me.

I have some black 3M vinyl wrap in my closet that I used for another project, I’m gonna put it on a few spots on the main bumper and mirrors that get a lot of bug action, as I’m driving from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia in a couple weeks. Just easier to pull off the wrap and throw it away when I get there , hot water for the rest of it.