What is the best thing for washing off bugs? Morning drive is really bad!

 

Wire brush gets them off pretty easy.

 

If you're interested in saving the paint, I'd use something a bit less abrasive.

 

Use fabric softener sheets--the kind that you use in the dryer (Bounce or some other brand). Soak the bugs on the front of the truck with water...then work the bugs with the moistened dryer sheet...they dissolve for the most part...

George

 

I carry a spray bug and tar remover and a squeegee in my truck

 

i use goop be gone from canadian tire. it took tree sap off my tailgate after it was on there for 2 weeks. and very easily.

 

I have yet to try this, but have heard that using a summer winshield was on a rag works good to remove bugs.

 

this works
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Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Works awesome!

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original

 

the mr. clean will actually scratch/dull your clearcoat....

used one on my jeep....not good....

bug and tar remover sold in most "chain" auto parts places....thats what it is made to do...i have tried just about everything else

 

Im with YoGeorge on the dryer sheets. I have been using them for about 7 years now after getting the idea from an RV forum. Works great and I usually throw in 4 or 5 and just do the entire truck in case there are any other items on there that need removed.

I used to use the bug/tar when I lived in AK after the winter weather but it would take hours to do it that way. Their is a chemical you can get a auto paint stores that will take all wax and any road grime off the truck and take it all the way to clearcoat without damaging anything. I will get the name of it but I can also do the whole truck in 30 minutes compare to 3-4 hours.

Kevin

 

the name is Pre cleano...made for preping for paint...it will work too

just a little expensive....
i never could stand the smell or texture of the dryer sheets...but they do work..

 

I saw an old trick in Saskatchewan once to keep bugs from sticking.....It was Pam......You know the cooking spray stuff......Spray it on a cloth and wipe front of Truck. Its harmless and washes off easily during your next wash!
I tried it and it worked great....especially on the Lic Plate ..no harm to paint and washed right off

Go Figure?

 

How about WD-40? I thought I heard that will take crap off without damage, and everybody has a can of it somewhere?

 

A 50/50 mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. It won't hurt the paint, and will disolve the bugs quickly. You can use a micro-fiber towel, and wipe them right off.