DriverOne

So this is probably a dumb question, but if you have bugs on the front of your car, are you supposed to wash and dry your car first and then apply bug/tar remover? And if so, then are you supposed to wash your car again afterwards, to remove the bug/tar remover? Or are you supposed to put on the bug/tar remover and then let it sit and then just wash and dry your car as normal? Also, what if I already washed my car and then realized there are some bug guts still stuck to it? Can I still apply bug/tar remover at that point? Or is it just "too bad, wait until your next wash"?

AnotherTL

I've never used a bug and tar remover so I would suggest reading the instructions on the can. I always use mini scrubbers to remove bugs https://majesticsolutions.com/produc...ber-pad-6-pack

Wired128

I've never used this, but I've used Paint Thinner for tar or oil. I think these are similar solvents. I've heard that WD-40 works very well for this, too. I only use water and time for the bugs.

Tech

I just use Bugs B Gone from Sea Foam.

Wired128

Looks good.

I forgot to mention that the solvents need to sit for 15 minutes or so. Fresh oil takes little time. Fully hardened tar a long time.

Also, washing with a solvent will remove all traces of wax. So, once it's really clean, it's time to do a wax job.

Tech

I finally got around to cleaning the three rads in the front of my car after about 5000 miles of driving. No before pics, but they were packed with bugs. A bit hard to get to since the rads are close to the ground and the grill louvers would need hands smaller than mine.

A bit of Bug-B-Gone sprayed onto the rads at ambient temperature, let sit for a few minutes and then hose off. A second application was used with a toothbrush to get a few stubborn bugs off. Next spring, the odd rad fin will get straightened and some grill guards will be installed.

rdx4me?

I had an S2000 that I would take blasting around the backroads...lots of bugs...the 'fix' was easy an no chemicals involved...when you get ready to wash. soak as many microfiber towels you need in your wash solution..keep them nice and wet...don't wring them out!...place them on the buggy area and let them sit for 15 minutes or so (really depends on how long they have been baked on).....keep the towels wet...putt them off and the bugs 'fly away''

csmeance

This was a trick I learned years ago from here! The wash solution in the towels help to rehydrate the guts to make them easier to remove.

Make your wash solution, dump the towels in the bucket. Remove and drape over front bumper (multiple towels needed), grille, hood areas, and both mirrors. I move to start vacuuming the trunk/interior. Once I'm done with the vac, towels come off and I hit the bugs with the hose. Most of the guts rinse away!

Hopefully no love bugs for you guys! They were horrific here a few years ago

Jorge2h2

I always spray the product on the glass, side lights, wait the necessary 15 minutes, carefully remove the bugs and then wash the whole car. It's easy and comfortable for me.
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