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sullysdetailing
10-03-2010, 08:29 PM
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wE8TBWE0U]YouTube - How To: Remove Bugs Safely[/video]

VR8
10-04-2010, 08:33 AM
Good info Sully, but it's such a quiet video, and not really a video at all. ;)

Never the less, I may have to try the Poor Boy's product.

CEE DOG
10-04-2010, 10:13 AM
Thank you Sully. Do you soak your bug and tar pad first to soften it up? I use my sponge only when I'm washing the car and I let it soak while I'm using my mitt. I just pull the bug sponge out for the bugs or stubborn spots.

sullysdetailing
10-04-2010, 12:05 PM
Thank you Sully. Do you soak your bug and tar pad first to soften it up? I use my sponge only when I'm washing the car and I let it soak while I'm using my mitt. I just pull the bug sponge out for the bugs or stubborn spots.

I do it to soft the bugs and remove the bug bodies so they don't get stuck in my sponge.

car-detailing
01-06-2011, 10:32 AM
Thanks for this! I always have trouble with getting the bugs off!

Dr Oldz
01-06-2011, 09:31 PM
3 to 1 = 10.6 oz bug squash 21.4 oz water???

I came up with 8 oz bug squash to 24 oz water!!!

Maybe note that typo!

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
01-06-2011, 09:44 PM
You should add to the video to let the bug sponge soak in water prior to using.

If a person were to see your video on Youtube and follow your directions they would surely marr the finish...

James K
01-06-2011, 09:49 PM
That bug sponge has always scared me. Do they really work without marring?

IID
01-06-2011, 09:56 PM
That bug sponge has always scared me. Do they really work without marring?

You have to soak the bug sponge like mentioned and also don't put alot of pressure on the sponge while scrubbing.

James K
01-06-2011, 10:00 PM
Ok. Like I said, they have always scared me, but living in Florida, the lovebugs are HORRENDOUS!

WRAPT C5Z06
01-07-2011, 12:52 AM
You should add to the video to let the bug sponge soak in water prior to using.

If a person were to see your video on Youtube and follow your directions they would surely marr the finish...
:iagree:

sullysdetailing
01-12-2011, 10:30 AM
That bug sponge has always scared me. Do they really work without marring?

Yes, let it soak in your wash boucket and you are good to go. Poorboy's Bug Squash does a great job loosening the bugs from the paint, so there is no need to scrub hard with the brush

Perfections
01-12-2011, 11:33 AM
Another + for poorboys bug squash that stuff rocks, but if I can't buy it in gallons I don't buy it, unless it's wax :)

cnfowler
01-12-2011, 11:42 AM
That bug sponge has always scared me. Do they really work without marring?


Max himself uses it on his Corvette. I can assure you, it doesn't marr the finish if used correctly. I've been using one for over a year and it works flawlessly. I found the key is to use it with warm water. Cold water doesn't soften it up. Warm/hot water and it is super soft.


Colin

Mike Phillips
01-12-2011, 11:48 AM
That bug sponge has always scared me. Do they really work without marring?

It's always a good idea to test first, especially if you think you have a car with an older soft single stage paint, but that's pretty rare now days...

I haven't seen them harm clear coat paints... of course, use good technique.

:)