Rich Mickol

Poorboys Bug Squash. Get it at Autogeek.

Scuba Ghost

Don't laugh...WD-40 works wonders.

ProfessorDeath

Any citrus product works pretty well. WD40 also works. Soaking them for a few minutes with soap and water helps them come right off. No need to get too fancy.

Tonylmiller

I feel that keeping a good coat of wax on the car is very important, too. the bugs do not stick.


And rain-x on the windshield.

Scuba Ghost

RejeX also helps keep the bugs from sticking in the first place. But if they do stick they seem to wash off easier.

AddisonD

Like others are saying, I applied a sealer before the trip to Bowling Green. I used rejex, based on the common references to it on this forum. Then, each eening when we stopped, I just sprayed the citrus cleaner on the bugs, waited a minute and wiped them off. Then rinsed with water.
So - it seems my plan was really this: sealer, followed by frequent spray and wipe.

Red08

On my Harley's windshield, I spray hydrogen peroxide on the bugs, let it sit for about 30 seconds, and they come right off. I use it on the paint too. It seems very safe as I have been doing it for a couple of years with no problems. Haven't tried it on the vette yet, but I have no concerns using it.

Bat Man

Yep, came to post this. Except you can dilute this stuff to get more bang for your money. Can be diluted 1:4

Mad*Max

+ 1

rcallen484

For front bumper, grille and inside grille, (on road trips only) I use this in a preventative manner:

RadarP3C

Yes, that is what I have found. If all the bugs don't come off the first time I wash the front end, I will just let it soak while I clean another section of the car. When I come back to the front after a minute or two, the bugs will usually come right off.

Only on rare occasions, I've had to let soak more than once. Using soap and water only saves you from having to wax after the use of the other bug removal chemicals.

billyboy47

raid

TerryL

I do the same thing I do with the fairing on my motorcycle, a towel soaked in hot water. Apply the wet towel (it sticks well cause its wet) let sit for awhile and as you remove it, rub it around and collect the bug splatter. Really quite easy and costs nothing.

Jimmy W1

I stopped at Krogers (grocery store) and bought a box of fabric cleaner this morning. I also picked up a bottle of GUNK bug remover. (I figured if the fabric softener didn't work out...........) But the wet fabric sofener rag worked great! I used it on my old T-Bird that sits out in the sun all day and it was covered with bugs. They came right off. But I'll check on some of these other things, too. Thanks guys for all the help. You are really great!!

MNCrystalRed2011

I just use a detail spray and a used dryer sheet to get bugs off. Works like a charm. Just make sure the sheet is completely used up, no stiffness in the sheet at all.

etaylor14

Just get a couple of wet towels and cover the front. Let them sit there overnight and the next morning they come right off!!!

michaelinmech

So reading this thread makes me wonder what is conatined in a dryer sheet that it works to remove bug splats from your cars? It a a chemical thing? Is it the make up the sheet fibers? And most importantly is whatever it is OK for your car's finish and wax?

PittMD1

I have always just used meguiars car wash. They seem to come right off with no problem. Maybe it because I have a clear bra on the front half of my car.

KC-Vette

...Zaino says on their website, not to dry your microfiber and cotton towels in a home dryer with dryer sheets. Somethin' in those sheets...it must be the chemicals...

Imagine what a "new" dryer sheet might do to your finish...

Just sayin'...

GoHokiesGo

I've always used dryer sheets to clean the hard water streaks on my shower doors at home, but never thought of using it on the car too.

Great idea!

A Google search says it also worked really well for cleaning up brake dust on car wheels, awesome!