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Old 07-23-2009, 10:54 AM
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bug guts..

so we all get them on the front of our grills so how do you guys do it? (keep all the bugs off?)
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a good paint sealant stops them from sticking. Also, get them off as soon as possible.
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Lay some wet towels along the front end for 15-20 minutes. Keep them saturated......After they are rehydrated, removal is very easy.
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What about the ones that are REALLY stuck on there...almost etched in. I have a couple big ones that I cannot get off easily at all.
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clay bar
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Bounty dryer sheet dipped in water... bugs just wipe right off! Then rinse off and rewax.
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Originally Posted by rlerman
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Already did that and most came off but not all of them.
Old 07-24-2009, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by NWI_#73
What about the ones that are REALLY stuck on there...almost etched in. I have a couple big ones that I cannot get off easily at all.
Don't leave them so long ..
Old 07-24-2009, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bdog
Bounty dryer sheet dipped in water... bugs just wipe right off! Then rinse off and rewax.
I'm not so sure on this one .. I used to do it once in a while on a few couple of customers cars that were leases and not taken care of and 2 experienced signs of clear coat failure on the leading edge of the hood etc. Not sure if its related to it but too much of a coincidence for me.

I got the cars to do once a month and would use the sheet and then reseal the front area.
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
Don't leave them so long ..
I can't quite go back in time so....
Old 07-27-2009, 01:50 AM
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try what Pat suggested. wet towels or any other way to keep them constantly absorbing water for some time.

If that doesn't work, try goo gone. I know some CL guys have used it on their paint without problem.
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Originally Posted by EliteDemon
try what Pat suggested. wet towels or any other way to keep them constantly absorbing water for some time.

If that doesn't work, try goo gone. I know some CL guys have used it on their paint without problem.
That's a good idea, never thought of that. No damage to the paint for sure though?
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Well, I know a bunch of CL guys have used it to remove the adhesive residue when they debadge... I take no responsibility if something does happen, but I haven't heard of any problems with it.
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Googone does not harm the paint.
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Keep it off plastic!!
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Keep it off plastic!!
So, no-go on the goo gone for getting the bugs off the bumper?
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Originally Posted by NWI_#73
So, no-go on the goo gone for getting the bugs off the bumper?

He is meaning unpainted plastic.

As far as goo gone for bugs I don't know why people have to be so aggressive and use these type of products to remove bugs when moisture and a little patience will do it and at the same time leave the wax/sealant on the bumper etc.

Goo Gone and some of these other products may look like they don't harm the paint, and on a once only use may not but over time and regular usage could be a different story. Just because it didn't immediatly wrinkle up the clear doesn't mean its not doing something to it.
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