Best bug removal product?

semtex · 08-24-2009, 09:22 AM

You don't just use the dryer sheet. At least I don't. I take a shop towel (i.e., paper towel) and spray some water on it, and wipe. If the bug crap doesn't come off with that alone, I use a dryer sheet on it and it comes off. But even after that I wipe the spot again with the paper towel to remove any streaks. It's not rocket science.

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

You don't just use the dryer sheet. At least I don't. I take a shop towel (i.e., paper towel) and spray some water on it, and wipe. If the bug crap doesn't come off with that alone, I use a dryer sheet on it and it comes off. But even after that I wipe the spot again with the paper towel to remove any streaks. It's not rocket science.

exactly, use sheet, wipe clean with towel. Easy.

kannibul · 08-24-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

You don't just use the dryer sheet. At least I don't. I take a shop towel (i.e., paper towel) and spray some water on it, and wipe. If the bug crap doesn't come off with that alone, I use a dryer sheet on it and it comes off. But even after that I wipe the spot again with the paper towel to remove any streaks. It's not rocket science.

Paper towels will leave haze-scratches / holograms

I use microfiber, my fingernail, or hot water on microfiber, or, detail spray...

That said, I literally just washed my car for the first time since having it detailed, which was about a month ago.

Not quite as shiny as what I remember, but, I've also not done anything except wash it. Not sure what the detailers used (though I know it's not Zaino) - I'll probably hit a small spot of it with Zaino and see if it sticks.

Some of those polishes/waxes aren't layer-able, and will look fugly if you try to (some of it will come up, some of it won't)

semtex · 08-24-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Paper towels will leave haze-scratches / holograms

I use microfiber, my fingernail, or hot water on microfiber, or, detail spray...

That said, I literally just washed my car for the first time since having it detailed, which was about a month ago.

Not quite as shiny as what I remember, but, I've also not done anything except wash it. Not sure what the detailers used (though I know it's not Zaino) - I'll probably hit a small spot of it with Zaino and see if it sticks.

Some of those polishes/waxes aren't layer-able, and will look fugly if you try to (some of it will come up, some of it won't)

I should clarify that I have a ClearBra. So I'm using shop towel on ClearBra, and that hasn't caused any issues.

kannibul · 08-24-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I should clarify that I have a ClearBra. So I'm using shop towel on ClearBra, and that hasn't caused any issues.

That makes sense!

Just don't use anything with ammonia in it on a clear bra, unless you want a foggy bra.

Mike · 08-24-2009, 11:06 AM

so what does anyone use to remove rubber deposits on the paint and clearbra that you get after a track day?

Pushing_Tin · 08-24-2009, 03:33 PM

Again, I use a brand new sheet as the chemicals work well loosening the bugs and guts. But my car gets it worse than others due to my location and distance.

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 03:38 PM

OMG!

I thought the onesies and twosies I get here and there were bad, but shyt man, looks like you wax your car with bug juice!

kannibul · 08-24-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Again, I use a brand new sheet as the chemicals work well loosening the bugs and guts. But my car gets it worse than others due to my location and distance.

That, and you guys can't pump your own gas =/

Crazy hippies went from Woodstock straight to Oregon.

Forrest · 08-24-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Again, I use a brand new sheet as the chemicals work well loosening the bugs and guts. But my car gets it worse than others due to my location and distance.

what are you using to coat your front bumper. I dont think zaino even holds up agaisnt some type of bug guts. The more yellow the guts i notice the more acidic it is.

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Again, I use a brand new sheet as the chemicals work well loosening the bugs and guts. But my car gets it worse than others due to my location and distance.