Best bug removal product?

FlashBazbo · 08-22-2009, 02:39 PM

I am a fan of Zaino's car products, but I haven't found the perfect product yet for cleaning off bug carcasses. I don't want to destroy the fragile Nissan paint, but using the concentrated Zaino car wash (their recommendation) isn't getting the job done.

Is there a great de-bug product out there that doesn't destroy paint?

noodles · 08-22-2009, 02:50 PM

first off always make sure you have a good coat of wax on the car at all times. second wet dryer sheets work wonders on bugs and bird droppings.

Modshack · 08-22-2009, 03:03 PM

Skip the harsh chemicals. The best is (believe it or not) a used Bounce (or other brand) dryer sheet. Moisten and rub gently and the bugs will come off like magic with no paint damage....

ssqpolo · 08-22-2009, 03:08 PM

wd40

Forrest · 08-22-2009, 04:46 PM

I dont know if you guys who are using Dryer Sheets or Bounce use Zaino, but i do not like the streaks it leaves on my black car.

I have found for me perosnaly, i use warm/hot water and paper towel does the trick followed up by dry paper towel to stop any water spotting.

Brizzie · 08-22-2009, 06:54 PM

i use it all the time for my altima and armada, worked great

Turtle Wax - Bug & Tar Remover

Pushing_Tin · 08-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest

I dont know if you guys who are using Dryer Sheets or Bounce use Zaino, but i do not like the streaks it leaves on my black car.

I have found for me perosnaly, i use warm/hot water and paper towel does the trick followed up by dry paper towel to stop any water spotting.

I use unused dryer sheets and then wash my car like normal. Gets 99% of the junk off.

LiquidZ · 08-22-2009, 09:10 PM

I use Zaino Z-6 and they come right off.

Forrest · 08-23-2009, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I use unused dryer sheets and then wash my car like normal. Gets 99% of the junk off.

well if i was going to wash the car i personaly woudlnt bother with the dryer sheets, would just use my wash mitt on the front for last like i allways do since it normaly has the most stuff on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I use Zaino Z-6 and they come right off.

z-6 does work pretty good but normaly i am in a hurry when i use the warm water method.

my z-6 and all the supplys and rags are in the gargage and some times i dont feel like digging to get it.

JSBZ · 08-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

wd40

+1

3SeventyZ · 08-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

wd40

Forrest · 08-23-2009, 04:25 PM

Sal zaino actualy told me to use wd40 also. Was fearfull to try it.

Red370 · 08-23-2009, 06:23 PM

wouldn't WD40 eat your clear coat? Also, being here in El Paso, the sun often bakes the bugs before I can get them off, any ideas how to get that crap off the paint?

Pushing_Tin · 08-23-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest

well if i was going to wash the car i personaly woudlnt bother with the dryer sheets, would just use my wash mitt on the front for last like i allways do since it normaly has the most stuff on it.

z-6 does work pretty good but normaly i am in a hurry when i use the warm water method.

my z-6 and all the supplys and rags are in the gargage and some times i dont feel like digging to get it.

I'm telling you the dryer sheets will remove the bugs and guts far more easily than soap and water. Try it.

Forrest · 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I'm telling you the dryer sheets will remove the bugs and guts far more easily than soap and water. Try it.

i tryed it, i sweer. But each time i did it, i was getting like weird white streaks so i gave up, the streaks came off but the idea kind of bugged me hahah.

08-22-2009, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Best bug removal product? I am a fan of Zaino's car products, but I haven't found the perfect product yet for cleaning off bug carcasses. I don't want to destroy the fragile Nissan paint, but using the concentrated Zaino car wash (their recommendation) isn't getting the job done. Is there a great de-bug product out there that doesn't destroy paint?

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Skip the harsh chemicals. The best is (believe it or not) a used Bounce (or other brand) dryer sheet. Moisten and rub gently and the bugs will come off like magic with no paint damage.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 08-22-2009 at 03:14 PM.

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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I use Zaino Z-6 and they come right off. __________________

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