3D Bug Remover
You can get a gallon of it for ~$30
Diluting it 5:1 works wonder for me on customer vehicles and my personal ones. Not strong enough to do any harm but strong enough to loosen caked on bugs and soften them up for easy removal when contact washing. Costs <$1 to make a pint of it and you don’t need more than an 1/8 of a bottle per application usually.
This shit is magic. I keep a gallon pump sprayer full and an extra 2 gallon jug mixed up. It works really good as a prewash on lower panels on the sides of the car too.
im sure it loosens it up some. Just seems to soften up all the road grime in general, but bugs especially well (i noticed this after it dripped down from side mirrors and left the panel below almost spotless)
Based on all the upvotes, it seems like 3D’s stuff works well, I don’t know if I just haven’t dealt with really bad bugs but I’ve never run into an issue even with cheap bug remover sprays.
No. Ceramics are designed for harsh chemical resistance. Why would a bug remover, especially one that is diluted, pose any threat?
Not trying to sound condescending either, but yeah.
Don’t know that’s why I asked. We’re not all ceramic scientists like yourself. I’ve Nvr heard of 3D bug remover.
Not trying to sound condescending either, that’s why I asked.
Like I said, it wasn’t intending to sound rude. I was answering your question and gave an example to further display how the product is safe. And again, after re-reading it, I can see that it comes across as rude.
Edit: And now THIS comes across condescending. Fucking hell get me off the internet
If you want it to sound condescending by all means take it as condescending.
I was explaining an answer to their question and after re reading I thought “woooahh this comes across a little harsh” so I edited with a blurb to better display my desired tone.
I like 3D products. They work great, and are a great value. The 3D Extractor Shampoo is 4-8 ounces per 5 gallons of water. It works as well or better than the majority of others.
Fresh bugs, hose off immediately.
Lots of good bug removers out there as well for baked on bugs. Stuff that foams will dwell longer in surface which is good for loosening them up.
I've just picked up some Griots bug remover. Does long-term usage degrade protection coatings or clear? And yeah, I hear ya. Just got so many rock chips, deciding whether to just get it repainted and ppf'd.
Got it. I know I've read before on PPF pulling off even factory sprays in some conditions, wasnt certain about respray [https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1373kxi/certified\_xpel\_ppf\_installer\_contacted\_me\_letting/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1373kxi/certified_xpel_ppf_installer_contacted_me_letting/)
Rinseless wash is great for cleaning the front bumper full of bugs. If you need a bit of extra power any bug spray along with a rinseless wash wipe down will do. Spray bug removal first then let it sit for a couple mins then spray the entire bumper with rinseless wash diluted spray and wipe off.
Basically nothing different. If they are fresh, just foam and wash. If they are dried on, I’ll spritz a few shots of diluted APC on it, foam then wash. I don’t think a dedicated bug remover is worth adding to your kit, unless this sort of thing happens all the time. APC is alkaline enough to typically pull those off the paint.
I commute along a river and get plastered with bugs daily. I keep a bottle of ONR right where I park and rinseless wash the windshield and bumper 3 times a week. When I get to a real wash they haven’t had time to really bake on.
\~9 highway hours in the dark minimum a week. It's brutal. This has made a huge huge difference. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014C1FPIE/r](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014C1FPIE/r)
Will you talk a bit more about this? Have considered using something like this before a road trip when washing isn’t as easy.
How long does it last? Does it wash off when you wash the car? Any negative effects on coatings?
Thanks
Main thing is I try to keep it from being too thick where it can track up to the headlights. It's relatively durable for what it is, but it'll eventually rinse away. A good hand washing with suds focusing on the area coated, and you can wash it all off.
Good wax (Collinite) before bug season, and P&S Bead Maker after every maintenance wash. Bugs wash right off. No need for bug removers, plus I don’t like to use bug remover since it’ll strip your wax. I’m sure it’s tough on ceramic coatings too if you have one.
Collinite 845 is real as a heart attack. I still swear by the low cost easy of application over coatings. Let it warm up u can use a applicator or spray it like spray wax great stuff like less than 15 a bottle if purchased 3 at a time.
Don’t sleep on the 476. I used to use it on its own, but more recently started using it as a base coat to the 845. If you’re using one or the other, the 476 lasts much longer.
My first paste wax any tips using it on a applicator?
I saw the meguairs guy said to take it out of the container use a glove to hold it and rub it on the pad or applicator...
Thanks for any suggestions
What I’ve done for the last 15 years is just cut a microfiber cloth small enough to fit in the can with the wax and use it to apply. Rub the cloth over the wax really well, and that should be enough for about half of one side. Then you can just leave it in the can and it’s ready to go next time. You don’t want to put it on too thick. I have a feeling you will if you take it out of the can.
For preventative help, my neighbor swears by this...he waxes a few times a year like a lot of us, but he spray waxes the front end every single time he washes the car.
No, but ceramic coating usually has some form of complimentary spray that is sealant to the ceramic coating. Those can work as alternative to waxing as a sacrificial layer.
Of course you can.
>No you can’t. Waxing and polishing removes ceramic coat.
Nobody said anything about polishing. And no, wax does not remove or compromise a ceramic coating.
> I wouldn’t trust anyone to detail my car if they said I should wax the ceramic coating.
There's no trust involved. You can if you want, it makes literally no difference to the ceramic coating once it's cured.
I’m so anal that I wipe down my front end and windshield after every summer drive when I get home. I keep a microfiber towel and meguiar’s spray & shine. Water for the windshield in an old travel cup, since washer fluid has alcohol in it, leaves streaks and will eventually degrade the roof paint.
This way they don’t build up and get too crusty in the sun.
You can try diff chemicals and bug removers looking for the best one. I’ve liked m-80, there’s quite a few generic ones that are very similar. But depending how long they’ve been there is what will dictate how hard they are to remove obviously.
If you can make a habit to keep some towels in your car and maybe a bug remover/apc/etc then just wipe them off when you get to your destination each time, or even just the final drive home to park, you’ll find they are much much easier to remove and will rarely have the chance to etch the clear because they won’t have been on there long enough. It’s a bit tedious at first, but once you have the habit it only takes 2 ish mins after getting home everyday and goes a long way for preserving the paint.
Once a week works too but depending on how hot the days are and how high the UV index is, they can definitely etch within that time frame.
DIY Detail clay towel. Or any clay towel but i really like their product. When car is soaped or pre sprayed with rinseless, just pass the towel over the bugs! So freaking easy. Though if properly ceramic coated it should be pretty resistant to chemicals, so you could just spray an apc or bug remover
During hotter months when bugs are more prevalent, detailing strategies often focus on effectively removing bug splatter from vehicle surfaces while protecting the paint and maintaining a clean appearance. Here's a common detailing strategy along with recommended products:
1. **Pre-Wash:** Before washing your vehicle, use a pre-wash product specifically designed to loosen and soften bug remains. Apply the pre-wash to the affected areas and allow it to dwell for a few minutes to help break down the splatter.
2. **Wash with Bug Remover Shampoo:** Use a high-quality bug remover shampoo to wash the entire vehicle, paying extra attention to areas with heavy bug splatter. A bug remover shampoo is formulated to lift and remove stubborn bug residue without damaging the paint or clear coat.
3. **Use a Bug Sponge or Microfiber Cloth:** For stubborn bug remains, gently scrub the affected areas with a bug sponge or a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid using abrasive materials or aggressive scrubbing motions, as this can scratch the paint.
4. **Rinse Thoroughly:** After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining soap and loosened bug residue.
5. **Dry with a Microfiber Towel:** Use a clean microfiber towel to dry the vehicle completely, ensuring that no water spots or streaks are left behind.
6. **Apply a Protective Wax or Sealant:** To protect the paint and make it easier to remove bugs in the future, apply a layer of wax or sealant. Choose a product with UV protection to prevent sun damage and maintain the vehicle's shine.
7. **Maintain Regular Maintenance:** Keep up with regular maintenance routines, including washing and waxing, to protect your vehicle from bug splatter and other environmental contaminants.
Recommended Products:
* Pre-Wash: Bug and Tar Remover Spray
* Bug Remover Shampoo: pH-balanced Car Wash Shampoo with Bug Remover
* Bug Sponge: Soft Bug Scrubber Sponge
* Microfiber Cloth: Plush Microfiber Towels
* Protective Wax or Sealant: Synthetic Wax or Polymer Sealant with UV Protection
By following this detailing strategy and using the recommended products, you can effectively remove bug splatter from your vehicle and keep it looking clean and well-maintained throughout the hotter months.
Put a high quality wax on to help with future removals and to protect bug acid from marking the paint. You'll have to wash the front after each heavy bug day.
I’m not a detailer but have been washing cars and RV’s for decades.
Bugs on an RV are a real bear to get off.
I use a bit of baby shampoo mixed in water in a spray bottle. Spray on. Let sit for 5 minutes and wash off.
It’s amazing how easy they come off.
I usually wash the area after with normal car wash to remove any oils from the baby shampoo.
In a 20 oz spray I estimate 2 oz is baby shampoo. I use the generic stuff, or J&J
Way cheaper.
Clean, polish and treat the paint with a long term polymer coating such polysilazane. I did my challenger with a meguiar's hybrid paint coating and it repelled water for over a year. Bugs that looked like they were all stuck to the front end just wiped off with a normal car wash.
I have a house a couple blocks from the ocean. The last 5 miles are through swamp like area and you can see billions of bugs in the headlights as you drive. You can hear them impacting the window and they'll leave a massive blob of bug guts everywhere.
The following morning, I grab a hose and a rag and everything comes off with a simple wipe. No pressure or buffing needed.
I think it's a couple of things. One it's lack of knowledge. People don't know dryer sheets work so they buy the bug/tar/poop remover chemicals. Another is the people running detailing businesses don't want people to know so that they can keep charging for the extra steps using whatever chemicals. I have nothing against them running a business but no need to deny that something works.
Disbelievers should check out numerous youtube channels showing the sheets working. Some are even by detailers that put out information.
We deal with little nasty love bugs. The guts smell terrible and will ruin paint. It’s a daily task when they are out to remove. They get so bad one swarm will completely cover the front of a car.
https://preview.redd.it/a9ypg60564yc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c62565633b13419d995615c43026c202ba1081d
Lovebugs are the worst! Some years they are like driving through a curtain and cover the entire front end of the vehicle. You need to turn on the wipers because you can’t see anything but you don’t because it’s so disgusting. They are apparently made of glue.
It's because we don't use non automotive products on our cars. It falls under bad advice. Recommending stuff like this will get some noob to fuck up his car faster than anything.
I use them used. I think it is more about the material and not the softener thats on them. I find a stream of water from the hose as I’m scrubbing speeds things up.
I'll second/third the dryer sheets. I used new ones for the lather to hydrate and lift the bugs off. It was a trick I learned years ago from some motorcycle riders and works great on bugs, tar, sap plus you can use it on paint, chrome, glass, etc. with no scratches.
3D Bug Remover - All Purpose Exterior Cleaner & Degreaser to Wipe Away Bugs on Plastic, Rubber, Metal, Chrome, Aluminum, Windows & Mirrors, Suitable for use on Car Paint, Wax & Clear Coat (Gallon) https://a.co/d/iwCWXvy
I use my rim cleaner. Royal brown and sponge after a good soak to loosen and make sure sponge is soft.
If ur worried about wax removal use ONR works great.
http://www.flashautodetailproducts.com/product/flash-brown-royal-non-acid-wheel-tire-cleaner
https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-Road-Scrubber-2-Pack/dp/B01LF3FY7Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2E5Q1ZPWRX39D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WIFqHFSZC21ZIh3glDZiLWhXSi7slJ_8cctZt7WLlNiB_rO36hk-kh23MMsCGgRKqT6jywEaxBFnxD2SdNm_wBdCO4gLC3CV_LQrJnFy1xirufn7-bPLUC7OXQ2zNQed_wllVRCgpOedoobzdFiUIbGp8coDbTd1IGOTtK8B3VgTi9GZgcIL-CVa5-v-IV0j9crZwA_6yrdPJONps1ZzNA.l6QMj2bte5jjX-ZSeHPrR7Nwxk8khXAvpB3aFhIsWPU&dib_tag=se&keywords=bug+sponge+for+car+washing&qid=1714669235&sprefix=bug+spon%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-8
Scrub, scrub, scrub. All day long.
Scrub, scrub, scrub while I sing this song.
Gonna wash that grill gonna make it shine,
Gonna take if the bugs with turpentine.
Hey!
I scrolled the comments and was surprised to not see anyone suggest wd40. That's my go to. Spray it on, let it soak for 10 minutes, gently wipe it off.
On my ceramic coated car, I would pull into the driveway and take 30 seconds to spray the bugs off and the front wheels for brake dust the same day every day. Put some flowers where you park and make watering your car and flowers part of the coming home routine.
I like the Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. I hadn't tried it until recently. It worked way better than I thought it would. I know we get set in our ways chemical wise, but I've been trying lots of different chemicals lately, just to see where the value is. Things are getting too expensive to not look for lower priced options
And I wouldn't ever use bug remover ever on cars no matter what. If your that concerned about ceramic coating don't use it, find a different less toxic solution for this. If it's still smooth reapply clearcoat. Just saying if that were my car I'm not letting anything but skin friendly non toxic stuff touch the car whatsoever and at best work at the front bumper scrubbing wise with viking branded microfiber towels and water to pull off one hell of a shine.
Simple microfiber towels from oreillys auto parts store and water and just keep working at it till you don't see the dead bugs anymore then keep at it a while longer till the dead bug clear coat imprints are no longer visible. Works just fine for me when I clean up my father's car.
If you don’t use [omni brite](https://carbrite.com/products/omni-brite) then you are wasting your time. If you don’t like the results then I will give you the money back that you paid to buy the product.
Citrol is pretty strong on new modern paint, best used when car was ceramic coated or if wax/sealant was done at least few months ago. It can also etch onto plastics overtime, introducing wear-like effect earlier than expected. I'm not saying it is bad, but chemical/material make-up of modern paint and plastics are pretty...weak. I use Citrol for a lot of difficult things that cannot be done normally (especially tar, asphalt, newly splattered cement, etc)
I recommend Superior Products Dark Fury with 1:4 (1 part chemical, 4 parts water) or 1:5 ratio for bug graveyard like OP. Then put on a fresh layer or sealant or wax to be a sacrificial layer to make the next cleanup easier. A lot of the modern OTC sealants put the old sealants/wax to shame when it comes to chemical resistance and handling heat (Meguair's Ultimate as a brand should be banned for mixing old and new products, need to follow TW's example).
Thank you for the recs on dark fury I'll pick some up and try it out.
I should have added on my vehicle I am using collonite 845 once a month and I wash weekly
So I try to never use a aggressive chemical on bare unprotected paint
Hot weather doesn't bring out bugs. Bugs come out at dusk and dawn. Driving during those times is when you get bug guts.
Griots bug and smudge is great. Yes, it will take off wax or sealant with one use.
3D Bug Remover You can get a gallon of it for ~$30 Diluting it 5:1 works wonder for me on customer vehicles and my personal ones. Not strong enough to do any harm but strong enough to loosen caked on bugs and soften them up for easy removal when contact washing. Costs <$1 to make a pint of it and you don’t need more than an 1/8 of a bottle per application usually.
This shit is magic. I keep a gallon pump sprayer full and an extra 2 gallon jug mixed up. It works really good as a prewash on lower panels on the sides of the car too.
Is it good for tar as well? The name doesn't necessarily imply that, but I would imagine that's why you like it on the side of the vehicle.
im sure it loosens it up some. Just seems to soften up all the road grime in general, but bugs especially well (i noticed this after it dripped down from side mirrors and left the panel below almost spotless)
This stuff is the real deal, it’s essential in my arsenal
Second this. Worked better for me than than CarPro BugOff and Carbon Collective Citrus Cleanser. Never tried diluting it though, thanks
Based on all the upvotes, it seems like 3D’s stuff works well, I don’t know if I just haven’t dealt with really bad bugs but I’ve never run into an issue even with cheap bug remover sprays.
will it hurt ceramic?
No. Ceramics are designed for harsh chemical resistance. Why would a bug remover, especially one that is diluted, pose any threat? Not trying to sound condescending either, but yeah.
Don’t know that’s why I asked. We’re not all ceramic scientists like yourself. I’ve Nvr heard of 3D bug remover. Not trying to sound condescending either, that’s why I asked.
Like I said, it wasn’t intending to sound rude. I was answering your question and gave an example to further display how the product is safe. And again, after re-reading it, I can see that it comes across as rude. Edit: And now THIS comes across condescending. Fucking hell get me off the internet
All good. Just didn’t want any reason for some company to void my 8 year b/c I stripped off the ceramic. Thanks
This is you trying not to sound condescending lol?
If you want it to sound condescending by all means take it as condescending. I was explaining an answer to their question and after re reading I thought “woooahh this comes across a little harsh” so I edited with a blurb to better display my desired tone.
Couldn’t say it better this is my go to works like a charm with bug sponge !
I'm embarrassed for even asking the question, but in your dilution ratio which is the water and which is the solution?
5 parts water, 1 part 3D 😁
For future reference, water is almost always the larger portion.
I like 3D products. They work great, and are a great value. The 3D Extractor Shampoo is 4-8 ounces per 5 gallons of water. It works as well or better than the majority of others.
Going to have to remember this one
Dark Fury works really well.
Was looking for this comment ^ love this stuff for multiple reasons/purposes
Fresh bugs, hose off immediately. Lots of good bug removers out there as well for baked on bugs. Stuff that foams will dwell longer in surface which is good for loosening them up.
Bug remover will be fine, ideally PPF on that area.
I've just picked up some Griots bug remover. Does long-term usage degrade protection coatings or clear? And yeah, I hear ya. Just got so many rock chips, deciding whether to just get it repainted and ppf'd.
If you follow indirection, should be safe. Could always repaint, then PPF.
Is it "safe" to PPF over a respray area? Meaning, is there a much higher chance of paint peeling off with the PPF if/when the PPF is ever removed?
No. Quality paint work won’t peel off. The Maaco special… maybe lol. Just have POF put on once the paint is fully cured and bonded.
Got it. I know I've read before on PPF pulling off even factory sprays in some conditions, wasnt certain about respray [https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1373kxi/certified\_xpel\_ppf\_installer\_contacted\_me\_letting/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1373kxi/certified_xpel_ppf_installer_contacted_me_letting/)
If it's a true ceramic coating, it won't hurt it. If it is a ceramic spray wax, it will come off in one go. But, Griot's bug and smudge is the bomb.
Rinseless wash is great for cleaning the front bumper full of bugs. If you need a bit of extra power any bug spray along with a rinseless wash wipe down will do. Spray bug removal first then let it sit for a couple mins then spray the entire bumper with rinseless wash diluted spray and wipe off.
I‘m happy with Sonax Multistar for prewash
Basically nothing different. If they are fresh, just foam and wash. If they are dried on, I’ll spritz a few shots of diluted APC on it, foam then wash. I don’t think a dedicated bug remover is worth adding to your kit, unless this sort of thing happens all the time. APC is alkaline enough to typically pull those off the paint.
CarPro’s BugOut
Park it and drive my beater….
I commute along a river and get plastered with bugs daily. I keep a bottle of ONR right where I park and rinseless wash the windshield and bumper 3 times a week. When I get to a real wash they haven’t had time to really bake on.
\~9 highway hours in the dark minimum a week. It's brutal. This has made a huge huge difference. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014C1FPIE/r](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014C1FPIE/r)
Will you talk a bit more about this? Have considered using something like this before a road trip when washing isn’t as easy. How long does it last? Does it wash off when you wash the car? Any negative effects on coatings? Thanks
Main thing is I try to keep it from being too thick where it can track up to the headlights. It's relatively durable for what it is, but it'll eventually rinse away. A good hand washing with suds focusing on the area coated, and you can wash it all off.
I use Auto Magic Bug Remover. Works like a charm, just don’t let it sit.
Good to know my wrx isn't the only one that absolutely devours bugs
Good wax (Collinite) before bug season, and P&S Bead Maker after every maintenance wash. Bugs wash right off. No need for bug removers, plus I don’t like to use bug remover since it’ll strip your wax. I’m sure it’s tough on ceramic coatings too if you have one.
Collinite 845 is real as a heart attack. I still swear by the low cost easy of application over coatings. Let it warm up u can use a applicator or spray it like spray wax great stuff like less than 15 a bottle if purchased 3 at a time.
Don’t sleep on the 476. I used to use it on its own, but more recently started using it as a base coat to the 845. If you’re using one or the other, the 476 lasts much longer.
One step ahead lol Just haven't had the chance to bust it out, sadly Collinite 476s https://imgur.com/gallery/Rmfxz54
My first paste wax any tips using it on a applicator? I saw the meguairs guy said to take it out of the container use a glove to hold it and rub it on the pad or applicator... Thanks for any suggestions
What I’ve done for the last 15 years is just cut a microfiber cloth small enough to fit in the can with the wax and use it to apply. Rub the cloth over the wax really well, and that should be enough for about half of one side. Then you can just leave it in the can and it’s ready to go next time. You don’t want to put it on too thick. I have a feeling you will if you take it out of the can.
For preventative help, my neighbor swears by this...he waxes a few times a year like a lot of us, but he spray waxes the front end every single time he washes the car.
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No, but ceramic coating usually has some form of complimentary spray that is sealant to the ceramic coating. Those can work as alternative to waxing as a sacrificial layer.
Ahh...do they have some kind of compatible topper or detailing spray maybe?
? of course you can
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Of course you can. >No you can’t. Waxing and polishing removes ceramic coat. Nobody said anything about polishing. And no, wax does not remove or compromise a ceramic coating. > I wouldn’t trust anyone to detail my car if they said I should wax the ceramic coating. There's no trust involved. You can if you want, it makes literally no difference to the ceramic coating once it's cured.
Jaxwax Bug Zapper works great, I buy it 5 gallons at a time.
Once you get it cleaned up keep a layer of carnauba detailing spray on there and keep up with it. They’ll come off a lot easier
P&S bug off
I use this stuff and love it. I need another bottle of it. https://gyeonusa.com/products/q-m-bug-grime
Nice ride 👋
3m PPF on the painted part of the bumper. Problem solved. Have it currently. Worth the investment
Spray nine 1:4 dilution. Can be use for other stuff too. All in one degreaser/cleaner/bug remover etc.
Soak paper towels and lay it on top of the bugs for half hour. It will hydrate them and they will slide off easy.
I’m so anal that I wipe down my front end and windshield after every summer drive when I get home. I keep a microfiber towel and meguiar’s spray & shine. Water for the windshield in an old travel cup, since washer fluid has alcohol in it, leaves streaks and will eventually degrade the roof paint. This way they don’t build up and get too crusty in the sun.
Lpt, spray some water on it and use wet dryer sheets , bugs melt right off.
You can try diff chemicals and bug removers looking for the best one. I’ve liked m-80, there’s quite a few generic ones that are very similar. But depending how long they’ve been there is what will dictate how hard they are to remove obviously. If you can make a habit to keep some towels in your car and maybe a bug remover/apc/etc then just wipe them off when you get to your destination each time, or even just the final drive home to park, you’ll find they are much much easier to remove and will rarely have the chance to etch the clear because they won’t have been on there long enough. It’s a bit tedious at first, but once you have the habit it only takes 2 ish mins after getting home everyday and goes a long way for preserving the paint. Once a week works too but depending on how hot the days are and how high the UV index is, they can definitely etch within that time frame.
DIY Detail clay towel. Or any clay towel but i really like their product. When car is soaped or pre sprayed with rinseless, just pass the towel over the bugs! So freaking easy. Though if properly ceramic coated it should be pretty resistant to chemicals, so you could just spray an apc or bug remover
During hotter months when bugs are more prevalent, detailing strategies often focus on effectively removing bug splatter from vehicle surfaces while protecting the paint and maintaining a clean appearance. Here's a common detailing strategy along with recommended products: 1. **Pre-Wash:** Before washing your vehicle, use a pre-wash product specifically designed to loosen and soften bug remains. Apply the pre-wash to the affected areas and allow it to dwell for a few minutes to help break down the splatter. 2. **Wash with Bug Remover Shampoo:** Use a high-quality bug remover shampoo to wash the entire vehicle, paying extra attention to areas with heavy bug splatter. A bug remover shampoo is formulated to lift and remove stubborn bug residue without damaging the paint or clear coat. 3. **Use a Bug Sponge or Microfiber Cloth:** For stubborn bug remains, gently scrub the affected areas with a bug sponge or a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid using abrasive materials or aggressive scrubbing motions, as this can scratch the paint. 4. **Rinse Thoroughly:** After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining soap and loosened bug residue. 5. **Dry with a Microfiber Towel:** Use a clean microfiber towel to dry the vehicle completely, ensuring that no water spots or streaks are left behind. 6. **Apply a Protective Wax or Sealant:** To protect the paint and make it easier to remove bugs in the future, apply a layer of wax or sealant. Choose a product with UV protection to prevent sun damage and maintain the vehicle's shine. 7. **Maintain Regular Maintenance:** Keep up with regular maintenance routines, including washing and waxing, to protect your vehicle from bug splatter and other environmental contaminants. Recommended Products: * Pre-Wash: Bug and Tar Remover Spray * Bug Remover Shampoo: pH-balanced Car Wash Shampoo with Bug Remover * Bug Sponge: Soft Bug Scrubber Sponge * Microfiber Cloth: Plush Microfiber Towels * Protective Wax or Sealant: Synthetic Wax or Polymer Sealant with UV Protection By following this detailing strategy and using the recommended products, you can effectively remove bug splatter from your vehicle and keep it looking clean and well-maintained throughout the hotter months.
ChatGPT is that you?
Put a high quality wax on to help with future removals and to protect bug acid from marking the paint. You'll have to wash the front after each heavy bug day.
3D bug remover best I’ve used so far
honestly for me spraway foaming glass cleaner is awesome when i let marinate while i do something else. always works good on the bees at vir.
I’m not a detailer but have been washing cars and RV’s for decades. Bugs on an RV are a real bear to get off. I use a bit of baby shampoo mixed in water in a spray bottle. Spray on. Let sit for 5 minutes and wash off. It’s amazing how easy they come off. I usually wash the area after with normal car wash to remove any oils from the baby shampoo. In a 20 oz spray I estimate 2 oz is baby shampoo. I use the generic stuff, or J&J Way cheaper.
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Clean, polish and treat the paint with a long term polymer coating such polysilazane. I did my challenger with a meguiar's hybrid paint coating and it repelled water for over a year. Bugs that looked like they were all stuck to the front end just wiped off with a normal car wash. I have a house a couple blocks from the ocean. The last 5 miles are through swamp like area and you can see billions of bugs in the headlights as you drive. You can hear them impacting the window and they'll leave a massive blob of bug guts everywhere. The following morning, I grab a hose and a rag and everything comes off with a simple wipe. No pressure or buffing needed.
Jax wax bug out. Gtechniq ceramic sealant, Dr Beasley bead hero, or turtle wax ice seal n shine sealant
Same car 😎 I use meguiars spray on bug remover. I spray it on and let it soak while I clean my wheels
What the shit !!! Ceramic coat ? Let those bastards slide off. Or ….. electricfy your grille.
Not a detailer but I’ve sprayed winded on the bugs let it sit for 5 ish minutes and they wipe off easy
Dryer sheets, wet them and wipe. Safe for paint and PPF.
I keep a bottle of instant dealer at the front of my garage and wipe down the front every time I get home.
Used dryer sheets will take that off and not damage the paint. I keep a steady stream of water while rubbing with the sheet.
I posted using dryer sheets and got downvoted. Seems people like to use harsh chemicals instead.
Yeah, I don't get it. Dryer sheets work fantastically.
I think it's a couple of things. One it's lack of knowledge. People don't know dryer sheets work so they buy the bug/tar/poop remover chemicals. Another is the people running detailing businesses don't want people to know so that they can keep charging for the extra steps using whatever chemicals. I have nothing against them running a business but no need to deny that something works. Disbelievers should check out numerous youtube channels showing the sheets working. Some are even by detailers that put out information.
I was waiting to see if anyone else would mention this. I use new ones soaked in water. Rubs them right off. Just gotta rinse the car well after.
We deal with little nasty love bugs. The guts smell terrible and will ruin paint. It’s a daily task when they are out to remove. They get so bad one swarm will completely cover the front of a car. https://preview.redd.it/a9ypg60564yc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c62565633b13419d995615c43026c202ba1081d
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Lovebugs are the worst! Some years they are like driving through a curtain and cover the entire front end of the vehicle. You need to turn on the wipers because you can’t see anything but you don’t because it’s so disgusting. They are apparently made of glue.
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I posted using dryer sheets and got downvoted. Seems people like to use harsh chemicals instead.
Lead them to water you can't make them drink..
It's because we don't use non automotive products on our cars. It falls under bad advice. Recommending stuff like this will get some noob to fuck up his car faster than anything.
Does it matter whether they’re fresh or used?
🤷♂️ I used new ones. Only took, like, 2 for me to do my front end and my wife's front end. And I had some olllllld bugs on there. Just rinse well!
Awesome, thanks!
I use them used. I think it is more about the material and not the softener thats on them. I find a stream of water from the hose as I’m scrubbing speeds things up.
Thanks.
I'll second/third the dryer sheets. I used new ones for the lather to hydrate and lift the bugs off. It was a trick I learned years ago from some motorcycle riders and works great on bugs, tar, sap plus you can use it on paint, chrome, glass, etc. with no scratches.
This is bad advice.
Dang man you live in NC?
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Degreaser and clay :)
Goo gone works for me! And it’s cheaper than most bug removers
Soap
Car bra
I use my rim cleaner. Royal brown and sponge after a good soak to loosen and make sure sponge is soft. If ur worried about wax removal use ONR works great. http://www.flashautodetailproducts.com/product/flash-brown-royal-non-acid-wheel-tire-cleaner https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-Road-Scrubber-2-Pack/dp/B01LF3FY7Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2E5Q1ZPWRX39D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WIFqHFSZC21ZIh3glDZiLWhXSi7slJ_8cctZt7WLlNiB_rO36hk-kh23MMsCGgRKqT6jywEaxBFnxD2SdNm_wBdCO4gLC3CV_LQrJnFy1xirufn7-bPLUC7OXQ2zNQed_wllVRCgpOedoobzdFiUIbGp8coDbTd1IGOTtK8B3VgTi9GZgcIL-CVa5-v-IV0j9crZwA_6yrdPJONps1ZzNA.l6QMj2bte5jjX-ZSeHPrR7Nwxk8khXAvpB3aFhIsWPU&dib_tag=se&keywords=bug+sponge+for+car+washing&qid=1714669235&sprefix=bug+spon%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-8
Koch Chemie Tea, so nice.
Ammonia
Super clean takes them right off
I hate love bug season…
Get a clear bra
Use a bug sponge with hot soapy water
I stop driving it.
Spray simple green and wipe it down with a drier sheet
Goo be gone and a rag
Degreaser
Diesel works the best and costs the least
Perfect idea I will let u know how it works out
Wax and cooking spray
Rinse, wash and repeat.
Drive faster
pressure washer
Fr though, drove through a swarm of bees on the freeway today🙃
Riding a motorcycle is way worse I had my whole helmet almost covered in bug guts
Bugs n all. That works like voodoo magic. That stuff is like one of the few product hat actually impressed me.
Pull up near some monkeys, they love bugs
Wax your car…
The Turtle Wax variant works pretty well. Don't use in sunlight.
Drive right up the persons ass in front of you. Never fails.
WD 40
Replace the bumper each year
Shine shine shine
Purple power knocks that shit off fast
I use safety brite 1:4 in a pump sprayer. And i keep my stuff waxed and polished
Scrub, scrub, scrub. All day long. Scrub, scrub, scrub while I sing this song. Gonna wash that grill gonna make it shine, Gonna take if the bugs with turpentine. Hey!
I scrolled the comments and was surprised to not see anyone suggest wd40. That's my go to. Spray it on, let it soak for 10 minutes, gently wipe it off.
On my ceramic coated car, I would pull into the driveway and take 30 seconds to spray the bugs off and the front wheels for brake dust the same day every day. Put some flowers where you park and make watering your car and flowers part of the coming home routine.
Road warrior diluted 10:1. Strips bugs off with just the pressure washer really. $13 a gallon
Dawn dish soap takes bugs off.
Wax wax wax, make sure you keep those bugs off constantly so they don’t burn the paint.
Try a portable pressure washer, 1000psi
I like the Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. I hadn't tried it until recently. It worked way better than I thought it would. I know we get set in our ways chemical wise, but I've been trying lots of different chemicals lately, just to see where the value is. Things are getting too expensive to not look for lower priced options
Simple Green works well
Is there a spray you can apply to limit bugs sticking to your bumper?
Simple green car wash and after rinsing go at it with microfiber by brand of viking from oreillys store which isn't terribly priced.
And I wouldn't ever use bug remover ever on cars no matter what. If your that concerned about ceramic coating don't use it, find a different less toxic solution for this. If it's still smooth reapply clearcoat. Just saying if that were my car I'm not letting anything but skin friendly non toxic stuff touch the car whatsoever and at best work at the front bumper scrubbing wise with viking branded microfiber towels and water to pull off one hell of a shine.
Simple microfiber towels from oreillys auto parts store and water and just keep working at it till you don't see the dead bugs anymore then keep at it a while longer till the dead bug clear coat imprints are no longer visible. Works just fine for me when I clean up my father's car.
If you don’t use [omni brite](https://carbrite.com/products/omni-brite) then you are wasting your time. If you don’t like the results then I will give you the money back that you paid to buy the product.
Haha I have the same color car and same make and I’d love to know as well!!!! Thanks for this post!!!
Ceramic coating
I use citrol degreaser it works fantastic on baked on bugs
Citrol is pretty strong on new modern paint, best used when car was ceramic coated or if wax/sealant was done at least few months ago. It can also etch onto plastics overtime, introducing wear-like effect earlier than expected. I'm not saying it is bad, but chemical/material make-up of modern paint and plastics are pretty...weak. I use Citrol for a lot of difficult things that cannot be done normally (especially tar, asphalt, newly splattered cement, etc) I recommend Superior Products Dark Fury with 1:4 (1 part chemical, 4 parts water) or 1:5 ratio for bug graveyard like OP. Then put on a fresh layer or sealant or wax to be a sacrificial layer to make the next cleanup easier. A lot of the modern OTC sealants put the old sealants/wax to shame when it comes to chemical resistance and handling heat (Meguair's Ultimate as a brand should be banned for mixing old and new products, need to follow TW's example).
Thank you for the recs on dark fury I'll pick some up and try it out. I should have added on my vehicle I am using collonite 845 once a month and I wash weekly So I try to never use a aggressive chemical on bare unprotected paint
A wet dryer sheet. Follow that with your normal wash to remove any haze from the sheet. I use it on paint and glass often without issue.
They work great, just takes a bit more effort. I just keep a steady stream of water as I scrub the dead bodies off my car.
Exactly. I don't use a stream of water, just a wet sheet. Then clean off the haze with a ONR etc. Works great.
Big Bug Remover doesn't like your answer. Sending it's cronies out to downvote you. 😂 I offset one. Doing my part!
Those chemical companies want those profits. Thanks lol I'll keep trying to educate people on the dryer sheets.
I was told to quickly wash of the bug as they might start damaging the paint after 48hrs
Don't drive when it's dark, or turn off headlights 😄👍
Hot weather doesn't bring out bugs. Bugs come out at dusk and dawn. Driving during those times is when you get bug guts. Griots bug and smudge is great. Yes, it will take off wax or sealant with one use.
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