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lrdvadr · 03-03-2014, 09:07 AM

This will be my first love bug season in SWFL. I searched this forum to get an idea as to the best way to clean them off; but, most of the posts were just nasty comments about the bugs.

Any way to clean them off without damaging the finish, or should I just put my cars in the garage and get myself a rental?

Kiernans88 · 03-03-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lrdvadr

This will be my first love bug season in SWFL. I searched this forum to get an idea as to the best way to clean them off; but, most of the posts were just nasty comments about the bugs.

Any way to clean them off without damaging the finish, or should I just put my cars in the garage and get myself a rental?

Remove them before they dry and cake on. Use soap, water and dryer sheets to remove stuck on bugs. Always keep a good coat of wax on the front end

tw3ss · 03-03-2014, 09:30 AM

Soak them with water and they will soften and come off easy, no chemicals needed at all. Do it daily.

heymatt · 03-03-2014, 09:30 AM

Don't let those little bastards dry on the car. Their bodies are like acid on the paint, it'll eat through the paint. Wash and wax. Clean daily if needed.

carfansince73 · 03-03-2014, 09:32 AM

Park it until they are all dead or gone. Mine hardly sees the light of day in early and late summer because of those freakin bugs. Hate 'em!!!

Like Kiernans88 said, wax and don't let them stay on your paint for long.

daveagogo1 · 03-03-2014, 09:37 AM

All you have to do is wax the car well and maybe some extra on the front and mirrors. Then clean them off daily. The only time they are an issue is if you let them sit on the car for days and weeks. I have lived here 13 years. Daily drive mine now for over 3 yrs and have not one single love bug mark. Wax and wash properly and it's over after a few weeks time twice a year.

RatedZ · 03-03-2014, 10:06 AM

Do what I do: drive so fast that when you hit them, they pulverize.

Trickskier · 03-03-2014, 10:13 AM

I installed Xpel clear bra.

mrvenicess · 03-03-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

All you have to do is wax the car well and maybe some extra on the front and mirrors. Then clean them off daily. The only time they are an issue is if you let them sit on the car for days and weeks. I have lived here 13 years. Daily drive mine now for over 3 yrs and have not one single love bug mark. Wax and wash properly and it's over after a few weeks time twice a year.

What Dave said, and he is a bit of a freak in keeping his car spotless! We both use Adams waxes.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 03-06-2014, 05:31 AM

Another option is to get the Ohiospeed Stretch bra for when you're driving on the highway. My car doesn't go on expressways (i.e. turnpike, I-95, etc.) without the bra on, since it protects me from the bugs and rock chips which are much more of a concern when traveling at those speeds.

It's only $120 and it can be taken off and put on in less than 2 minutes.

daveagogo1 · 03-06-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

What Dave said, and he is a bit of a freak in keeping his car spotless! We both use Adams waxes.

Sadly i don't get to keep it as clean as i'd like anymore. Too much kid stuff going on to have the time. I have not seen your new ride yet. Looks great. See you up at Pony Wars.

mrvenicess · 03-06-2014, 11:12 AM

You bet! Ill bring more Jack Daniels!!

daveagogo1 · 03-06-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

You bet! Ill bring more Jack Daniels!!

Nice. We will have plenty of alcohol. Parking lot party

03-03-2014, 09:07 AM	#1
lrdvadr Mechanically Challenged Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Brickyard Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach Island, New Jersey Posts: 30	Love Bug Issues This will be my first love bug season in SWFL. I searched this forum to get an idea as to the best way to clean them off; but, most of the posts were just nasty comments about the bugs. Any way to clean them off without damaging the finish, or should I just put my cars in the garage and get myself a rental? __________________ 2002 Camaro SS LE Convertible Brickyard 400 Car #2, GM Build #96, SLP Build #38 1996 BBB Impala SS 2014 Phantom Black Metallic Chevy SS Performance Sedan

03-03-2014, 09:30 AM	#4
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Don't let those little bastards dry on the car. Their bodies are like acid on the paint, it'll eat through the paint. Wash and wax. Clean daily if needed. __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

03-03-2014, 09:32 AM	#5
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Park it until they are all dead or gone. Mine hardly sees the light of day in early and late summer because of those freakin bugs. Hate 'em!!! Like Kiernans88 said, wax and don't let them stay on your paint for long. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

03-03-2014, 10:13 AM	#8
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,658	I installed Xpel clear bra. __________________

03-03-2014, 09:30 AM	#3
tw3ss Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 SW/IOM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wesley Chapel FL Posts: 692 View My Garage	Soak them with water and they will soften and come off easy, no chemicals needed at all. Do it daily.

03-03-2014, 10:06 AM	#7
RatedZ Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Overthere Posts: 527	Do what I do: drive so fast that when you hit them, they pulverize.

03-06-2014, 05:31 AM	#10
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Another option is to get the Ohiospeed Stretch bra for when you're driving on the highway. My car doesn't go on expressways (i.e. turnpike, I-95, etc.) without the bra on, since it protects me from the bugs and rock chips which are much more of a concern when traveling at those speeds. It's only $120 and it can be taken off and put on in less than 2 minutes.

03-06-2014, 11:12 AM	#12
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	You bet! Ill bring more Jack Daniels!!