Dead bugs on the front bumper

Noc · 04-21-2011, 11:29 PM

I have to take a canyon home to work and back so my car have quite a scary amount of tiny dead bugs sticking onto the front bumper and grill.

anyone have any tips to get rid of them without washing the entire car? i come home late in the weekdays so i cant wash it frequently.

any tips are appreciated!

Bleek · 04-21-2011, 11:38 PM

Get on it ASAP. The longer you leave "dead bugs" on the front, the harder it will be to get off. Especially once it's into the paint/past the clearcoat

kenchan · 04-21-2011, 11:44 PM

you can use QuickDetailer type sprays with a soft plush microfiber towel to remove. next time you wash the car put some wax or polymer sealant on the front bumper and side mirrors (if you're lazy to wax the entire car). that alone will make your quick detailer session go a lot faster.

i too recommend you take bug guts off as soon as you can so that it does not stain the finish.

if you're going to wash it, i use Wizard's BugRelease spray after the initial wetdown. let stand 2min and just wash with your mitt.

Xan · 04-21-2011, 11:45 PM

How about some ONR? If they are fresh and you have good coat of wax, they should come right off...

Edit: I wouldn't use QD to clean any real dirt, just to bring the luster back out...

11Thumper · 04-22-2011, 01:44 AM

It's a car. In a pinch a wet paper towel is fine.

ZCarMan · 04-22-2011, 06:16 AM

If you can invest in a clear bra of some type. In addition to helping protect the front from rock chips and the like, it makes it easier to clean dead vermin off as well. Just let whatever you use soak into the bugs to soften their little dead bodies up and they'll wipe off much easier.

gr8-wrx · 04-22-2011, 07:22 AM

I agree with kenchan. I use Meg's Ultimate Detailer to quickly remove bugs without washing. Make sure to start with a clean cloth to avoid scratching. Get those bugs off quick to make sure they're not baked in by the sun!

9Zs_Ed · 04-22-2011, 08:42 AM

Although I haven't used this on my Z yet (bug season hasn't begun in Florida), last year the Pinnacle Safe Scrub did a great, SAFE job of removing bugs, even the notorious Florida "love bugs".

It LOOKS dangerous, but if you follow the directions, it's completely safe. autogeek.net sells them (as do others), and autogeek has a personal review of it's use.

onzedge · 04-22-2011, 09:16 AM

Keeping the car well-waxed helps for bug (and bird crap) removal.

christian370z · 04-22-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

How about some ONR? If they are fresh and you have good coat of wax, they should come right off...

Edit: I wouldn't use QD to clean any real dirt, just to bring the luster back out...

This. ONR is the easiest way to wash a local area and will be easier than using a QD/waterless wash with tougher bugs. Quick detailer can remove it safely as long as you remove all the bug remains after each pass and work in small areas.

ZeeingAround · 04-22-2011, 10:33 AM

Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted?

Waiz · 04-22-2011, 10:52 AM

I just used Goo-Gone to get a ton of dead bugs off of my brothers Prius.

Word to the wise, don't let the bugs stay on your car too long it's really bad for the paint.

kenchan · 04-22-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

Although I haven't used this on my Z yet (bug season hasn't begun in Florida), last year the Pinnacle Safe Scrub did a great, SAFE job of removing bugs, even the notorious Florida "love bugs".

It LOOKS dangerous, but if you follow the directions, it's completely safe. autogeek.net sells them (as do others), and autogeek has a personal review of it's use.

Problem with sponges is that sometimes the hard shell of bugs and grit drags at the surface of the sponge causing scratches to the paint where as plush MF towels or wash mitts pickup the bug and you just use another clean section to wipe the rest of the guts off.

christian370z · 04-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted?

You do not need to use such an aggressive cleaner, that would be overkill and will strip whatever wax/sealant you have on the bumper even at a high dilution.

ggiwin · 04-22-2011, 04:14 PM

dampen your bumper with water and just use fabric softener sheets to wipe em off.

04-21-2011, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Noc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 18 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Dead bugs on the front bumper I have to take a canyon home to work and back so my car have quite a scary amount of tiny dead bugs sticking onto the front bumper and grill. anyone have any tips to get rid of them without washing the entire car? i come home late in the weekdays so i cant wash it frequently. any tips are appreciated!

04-21-2011, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	How about some ONR? If they are fresh and you have good coat of wax, they should come right off... Edit: I wouldn't use QD to clean any real dirt, just to bring the luster back out... __________________ Last edited by Xan; 04-21-2011 at 11:50 PM.

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ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	If you can invest in a clear bra of some type. In addition to helping protect the front from rock chips and the like, it makes it easier to clean dead vermin off as well. Just let whatever you use soak into the bugs to soften their little dead bodies up and they'll wipe off much easier. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 16	I agree with kenchan. I use Meg's Ultimate Detailer to quickly remove bugs without washing. Make sure to start with a clean cloth to avoid scratching. Get those bugs off quick to make sure they're not baked in by the sun! __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Keeping the car well-waxed helps for bug (and bird crap) removal. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

04-21-2011, 11:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bleek Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 2014 Audi A4 Rep Power: 15	Get on it ASAP. The longer you leave "dead bugs" on the front, the harder it will be to get off. Especially once it's into the paint/past the clearcoat

04-21-2011, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you can use QuickDetailer type sprays with a soft plush microfiber towel to remove. next time you wash the car put some wax or polymer sealant on the front bumper and side mirrors (if you're lazy to wax the entire car). that alone will make your quick detailer session go a lot faster. i too recommend you take bug guts off as soon as you can so that it does not stain the finish. if you're going to wash it, i use Wizard's BugRelease spray after the initial wetdown. let stand 2min and just wash with your mitt.

04-22-2011, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	It's a car. In a pinch a wet paper towel is fine.

04-22-2011, 10:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

04-22-2011, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	I just used Goo-Gone to get a ton of dead bugs off of my brothers Prius. Word to the wise, don't let the bugs stay on your car too long it's really bad for the paint.

04-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
ggiwin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 226 Drives: 2010 AT PW Rep Power: 15	dampen your bumper with water and just use fabric softener sheets to wipe em off.

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