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seminolejon · 08-04-2011, 08:39 AM

Ok, all Florida people. Love Bug season is approaching (September and May). Just got my Camaro in June. What do you do to protect your front end? Bug screen? Oil?

I need some advice before they start splattering on my car.

Thanks!

VTXrider · 08-04-2011, 08:44 AM

Fresh wax and often. If your car is freshly waxed they will wash right of with a hose

HookemHorns · 08-04-2011, 08:48 AM

What he said...

nyrfan · 08-04-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VTXrider

Fresh wax and often. If your car is freshly waxed they will wash right of with a hose

Yep! I plan to get a fresh coat of wax on in late August. I also have my Meguiars Ultimate spray wax & quick detailer ready to go.

SlingShot · 08-04-2011, 08:52 AM

For me a good coat of wax in the beginning of summer, and use Ice detail weekly...

Camaro45thAE · 08-04-2011, 08:56 AM

I make a habit of spraying down my car(s) the moment I pull into the driveway during lovebug season. Let the water sit for a bit, then spray more. Fresh kills come off easy.... if you let them sit for a few hours or over night you run the risk of permanent damage.

Buy a separate sponge to get the rest that dont come off with just the hose and make sure you use it for lovebug cleaning ONLY.

FYI, lovebugs do destroy 3M clear bras too. My ex-Mini Cooper had permanent lovebug damage on the film from the previous owner...better than on the paint itself, but the clear bras arent cheap to replace either....

dmginc · 08-04-2011, 08:56 AM

spray Pam cooking spray (or similar) on your front end and the guts wont eat your paint.

nyrfan · 08-04-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

spray Pam cooking spray (or similar) on your front end and the guts wont eat your paint.

Really? Won't the spray hurt the paint?

Camaro45thAE · 08-04-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

spray Pam cooking spray (or similar) on your front end and the guts wont eat your paint.

And have every piece of dirt and road junk stuck to the front of your car. You arent cooking eggs on your bumper. Keep Pam in your skillet, not on your car.

A good wax job and keeping up with a routine wash is your best bet.....other than just dont drive the car for the next 2 months

Jagerday · 08-04-2011, 09:06 AM

Just FYI...for those of you who did not know it. The university of Florida created love bugs. They were never supposed to get out of the lab but some escaped and now there is what I would call a "love bug epidemic" As a FSU grad i just thought I would share and hopefully create a few more UF haters out there. Every time you find yourself wanting to pull for the gators just remember all those little spots in your front bumper and root against them!

Nvincent4708 · 08-04-2011, 09:09 AM

Wax, and keep detail spray handy to get them off ASAP. (I live in MD, but my friend drove home from FL and had some stay on his Vette. They tear up paint quick!)

dmginc · 08-04-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Really? Won't the spray hurt the paint?

no, i lived in Florida for like 2 years, and on the news down there they had a report on doing just that. i tried it and it was great, didnt harm paint at all. love bug guts are corrosive to paint and will eat through it.

seminolejon · 08-04-2011, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the tips. I already have Meguir's Ultimate spray on hand. I'll just clean it often.

I am a Florida State grad, too. Gators suck. Go Noles.

SlingShot · 08-04-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

spray Pam cooking spray (or similar) on your front end and the guts wont eat your paint.

Just don't use the Butter flavored spray, you won't be able to keep the trolls away from your car ...

08-04-2011, 08:39 AM	#1
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Love Bugs Ok, all Florida people. Love Bug season is approaching (September and May). Just got my Camaro in June. What do you do to protect your front end? Bug screen? Oil? I need some advice before they start splattering on my car. Thanks!

08-04-2011, 08:44 AM	#2
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 817	Fresh wax and often. If your car is freshly waxed they will wash right of with a hose __________________

08-04-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	For me a good coat of wax in the beginning of summer, and use Ice detail weekly... __________________

08-04-2011, 08:56 AM	#6
Camaro45thAE Drives: '91 GMC Syclone & '12 Camaro 45TH Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 487	I make a habit of spraying down my car(s) the moment I pull into the driveway during lovebug season. Let the water sit for a bit, then spray more. Fresh kills come off easy.... if you let them sit for a few hours or over night you run the risk of permanent damage. Buy a separate sponge to get the rest that dont come off with just the hose and make sure you use it for lovebug cleaning ONLY. FYI, lovebugs do destroy 3M clear bras too. My ex-Mini Cooper had permanent lovebug damage on the film from the previous owner...better than on the paint itself, but the clear bras arent cheap to replace either.... __________________ adam GMC Syclone #237 2012 Camaro 2LT Anniversary Edition Order No. PTXV9B 8.31.2011 - Born! TPW 8/29 HowTune- DIY Automotive Network

08-04-2011, 08:56 AM	#7
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	spray Pam cooking spray (or similar) on your front end and the guts wont eat your paint. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

08-04-2011, 08:48 AM	#3
HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	What he said...

08-04-2011, 09:06 AM	#10
Jagerday Drives: 2010 RJT SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Grenada, MS Posts: 281 View My Garage	Just FYI...for those of you who did not know it. The university of Florida created love bugs. They were never supposed to get out of the lab but some escaped and now there is what I would call a "love bug epidemic" As a FSU grad i just thought I would share and hopefully create a few more UF haters out there. Every time you find yourself wanting to pull for the gators just remember all those little spots in your front bumper and root against them!

08-04-2011, 09:09 AM	#11
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	Wax, and keep detail spray handy to get them off ASAP. (I live in MD, but my friend drove home from FL and had some stay on his Vette. They tear up paint quick!)

08-04-2011, 09:48 AM	#13
seminolejon Drives: 2011 2LS V6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 168	Thanks for the tips. I already have Meguir's Ultimate spray on hand. I'll just clean it often. I am a Florida State grad, too. Gators suck. Go Noles.

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