Lovebugs

m4a1mustang · 05-17-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

I just wrapped the Z with blue painters tape just for this vary reason .. driving to and from Z Dayz is going to be killer. But I have to agree with you Zigen, these lil bastards suck! I hate doing it, but almost daily I use a detail spray to soak them for a bit and clean accordingly. Eventually, once the season has died down, I would clay bar those areas to get those little streaks of Love Bug guts off.

I hate dealing with the residue painters tape leaves.

For my drive to ZDayZ I am using Griot's Garage plastic wrap (looks funky as hell) that I will cover with red tape to make it look better. It will peel right off once I get there.

antennahead · 05-17-2010, 10:22 PM

I hate love bugs, those little bastards insides must be where they got the idea for super glue from

50 plus · 05-24-2010, 07:53 PM

As much of a pain inthe butt as it seems, I try to use my wash sponge with the built in net everyday I takethe Z out...Just the front end, the windshield and the fronts of the rear view mirrors. Keep a good coat of wax on the front end. The season will dissapate. I'm more concerned with the rocks comng off the road. Here in FLA gravel trucks are everywhere.

shadoquad · 05-24-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

Are you serious "Coke"??? Never tried that, never knew coke was that powerful...

A little off topic, but a good FYI...

If you've ever had badly corroded battery terminals, pour coca-cola over them and the corrosion washes away. No joke.

I've also heard a rumor that police officers keep Coke around to clean blood off of pavement. May be urban legend, though.

Mt Tam I am · 08-07-2010, 12:55 PM

Will Pepsi work as well as Coke?

frost · 08-07-2010, 01:00 PM

Not sure I buy into the claim about coke eating nails and whatnot. Sure, it's acidic, but very low quantity. In fact, regular orange juice is much more acidic than soda if I remember high school chemistry correctly.

antennahead · 08-07-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Will Pepsi work as well as Coke?

frost · 08-07-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Will Pepsi work as well as Coke?

No, snorting pepsi burns.

antennahead · 08-07-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Not sure I buy into the claim about coke eating nails and whatnot. Sure, it's acidic, but very low quantity. In fact, regular orange juice is much more acidic than soda if I remember high school chemistry correctly.

your idea of high school "chemistry" was a little outside the lines

frost · 08-07-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

your idea of high school "chemistry" was a little outside the lines

Coming from my #1 customer.

antennahead · 08-07-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Coming from my #1 customer.

I actually waited 'till college to quench my thirst for lab experiments

frost · 08-07-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I actually waited 'till college to quench my thirst for lab experiments

We all know you're older than me 6-strings, you don't have to bring it up in open forum.

antennahead · 08-07-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

We all know you're older than me 6-strings, you don't have to bring it up in open forum.

lol, was actually referring to my wimpy, late adolescent (or more like early adulthood) foray into "party favors"

bullet1 · 08-07-2010, 01:24 PM

I've run into these horrible creatures a few times on our late summer trips to panama city. The best thing I can say to help with the cleaning of them is to make sure you have a good coat of wax or sealant down before going out. This will allow you to clean the surface much much easier. And if you don't let them bake on for days and days, they should wipe off with minimal effort with a normal wash mit. If they do get baked on, you can use some bug/tar remover and let it sit for a few minutes and if you do have a good coat of wax/sealant, they should come right off.

05-17-2010, 10:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	I hate love bugs, those little bastards insides must be where they got the idea for super glue from __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

05-24-2010, 07:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
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08-07-2010, 01:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Not sure I buy into the claim about coke eating nails and whatnot. Sure, it's acidic, but very low quantity. In fact, regular orange juice is much more acidic than soda if I remember high school chemistry correctly.

08-07-2010, 01:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
bullet1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 101 Drives: 370Z Black - Touring Rep Power: 15	I've run into these horrible creatures a few times on our late summer trips to panama city. The best thing I can say to help with the cleaning of them is to make sure you have a good coat of wax or sealant down before going out. This will allow you to clean the surface much much easier. And if you don't let them bake on for days and days, they should wipe off with minimal effort with a normal wash mit. If they do get baked on, you can use some bug/tar remover and let it sit for a few minutes and if you do have a good coat of wax/sealant, they should come right off.