fla love bugs
05-16-2012, 05:43 PM
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fla love bugs
How do you stop them from eating into paint. I washed my car asap after hotel checkin had some zanio on or so I thought still they made a mess of front bumper cover will buff out when I get home. But wanted to protect on way home cannot find rejex in orlando area.
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05-16-2012, 05:53 PM
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Someone said that spraying Pam on the nose of the car will keep the love bugs from making any problems.
I would think that it may be a little messy though.
I am suprised that we don't have a big love bug problem here in the Fort Myers / Cape Coral area ..... yet .... yet
I would think that it may be a little messy though.
I am suprised that we don't have a big love bug problem here in the Fort Myers / Cape Coral area ..... yet .... yet
05-16-2012, 06:18 PM
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How do you stop them from eating into paint. I washed my car asap after hotel checkin had some zanio on or so I thought still they made a mess of front bumper cover will buff out when I get home. But wanted to protect on way home cannot find rejex in orlando area.
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05-16-2012, 06:21 PM
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Man I feel your pain we were down in Orlando a few years back visiting my wife's grandmother those bugs really suck I found myself every afternoon having her 4runner washed her grandmother said I wash off the front of my car every evening that I drive it leave them on too long and eats through the clear coat. WTF kinda bug is it like our stink bugs Worthless I would suggest finding a bra for the front end
05-16-2012, 06:25 PM
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They only last about a month, but are a pain in the a$$ when there around.
Look a little like a "lightning bug", but there not
Look a little like a "lightning bug", but there not
05-16-2012, 08:13 PM
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keep Poorboys Bugsquash with you in the future ... for now, stop by an autoparts store and get some rinseless or waterless wash from Megs. Use a couple super soft towels.
05-16-2012, 08:15 PM
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Just keep a little bottle of water behind the seat and some VIVA papertowels or if afraid of them- some nice microfiber...
When you stop- clean them off with water/rag right away before they dry hard on the paint. They come off easiest then...
Dont get just the black parts off, get all the clear whitish guts too.
Keep the nose waxed - all Hate Bug season long (May & Sept)
You wont have any issues...
These guys dont have acid blood from the Alien movie.
It is more like Vinegar..
Get it off in 24hrs and you'll be ok, but honestly do it as soon as you stop, every time you drive.
PS- DONT DO PAM- its a M'Fer to get off if you let it dry
When you stop- clean them off with water/rag right away before they dry hard on the paint. They come off easiest then...
Dont get just the black parts off, get all the clear whitish guts too.
Keep the nose waxed - all Hate Bug season long (May & Sept)
You wont have any issues...
These guys dont have acid blood from the Alien movie.
It is more like Vinegar..
Get it off in 24hrs and you'll be ok, but honestly do it as soon as you stop, every time you drive.
PS- DONT DO PAM- its a M'Fer to get off if you let it dry
05-16-2012, 10:03 PM
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05-16-2012, 10:08 PM
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I spray Pam on my boat when I tow it in "love bug" season. No problems other than the absolute mess the Pam makes. Saran wrap sounds like an idea that may work. The problem is mostly in Central Florida, from what I've seen. Not down here in South Florida. Good luck.
05-17-2012, 07:39 AM
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Love bug are a PITA, but no as much as some other invaders. Thank goodness the "Blue Hair" Season is over. These are Yankees snow birds that invade our fine state and drive 20-30MPH below the speed limit. They also like to pull out of driveways without looking or stopping and T-bone you. They leave the end of April and we get our state back.
05-17-2012, 07:43 AM
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Love bug are a PITA, but no as much as some other invaders. Thank goodness the "Blue Hair" Season is over. These are Yankees snow birds that invade our fine state and drive 20-30MPH below the speed limit. They also like to pull out of driveways without looking or stopping and T-bone you. They leave the end of April and we get our state back.
05-17-2012, 08:15 AM
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Those little you know whats are in Texas and Louisiana too. I usually go to my dads first of June (Houston to Louisiana) and fight those dang things. I've tried Pam - PITA. I had a clear bra but no more - that was ok. Bug spray from any detail line is best. Spray, let it soak, then wipe off what you can. Spray again, let it soak, wipe - repeat til they come off easily. Follow with detail spray.
I'm likin' the saran wrap idea. Homemade clear bra.
I'm likin' the saran wrap idea. Homemade clear bra.