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evlar · 05-19-2012, 05:12 PM

So it's officially now bug season in Florida. It's my first summer with my vert. Do you guys use your verts as much with all the bugs out? If so any advice?

ss409cid · 05-19-2012, 05:21 PM

My vert is a bug killin machine. Just keep your hands and arms inside the car.....

zkdreads · 05-19-2012, 05:25 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...07#post4989407

i wish you the best of luck. check my car out. im in florida too lol

heymatt · 05-19-2012, 05:29 PM

Not likely to keep it bug free. Just kep cleaning it.

vanlieremead · 05-20-2012, 12:01 AM

I have a clear bra. Not worried about bugs.

evlar · 05-20-2012, 09:39 AM

I keep hearing about this "clear bra". I get that it's a thin clear layer, but what's the point? To protect the paint? Does it make cleaning the car easier? Would having a good coating of wax do the same thing?

Drago77 · 05-20-2012, 10:11 AM

Evlar- get a good, thick coat of wax on there... I generally use a polymer base wax for my regular waxing, but a thick coat of Nu-Finish this time of year... there's lots of tricks ppl swear by, but I use Turtle Wax Bug remover and a bug sponge (has the perforated outter layer)... spray it on, wait a few minutes; the sponge takes them right off... then wipe with a micro fiber rag, it actually comes out looking freshly washed and no streaks...

Love bugs suck. Especially top-down at long traffic lights. But (knock on wood) it seems like this Spring is gonna be light... almost done already... until the fall.

P.S.- you coming to the BBQ next weekend???

evlar · 05-20-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks, Kev. I use the tutrle wax bug remover as well. For the the wax, I use Meguiar's tech 2.0 wax. I try to put on a good coat every couple of months. My only complaint is the little rocks that tear up my front bumper ont he highway. Not sure what to do about those...

I PM'ed you on the BBQ.

Baba · 05-20-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evlar

I keep hearing about this "clear bra". I get that it's a thin clear layer, but what's the point? To protect the paint? Does it make cleaning the car easier? Would having a good coating of wax do the same thing?

This is a business in my area that applies the "clear bra". Check it out, it'll help to shed some light on it for you re; its purpose, how it's applied, etc.
http://proshieldinc.com/index.html

You should have similar businesses in your neck of the woods.

DandyB · 05-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Wash, Rinse, Drive, Wash, Rinse..
We are having the same bug

smashing problem in Texas.

Fnfalguy · 05-21-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandyB

Wash, Rinse, Drive, Wash, Rinse..
We are having the same bug

smashing problem in Texas.

I simply clean my car no less than once a week and if I get too much "carnage" on my car I simply take a hose and blast the bugs away!

ss409cid · 05-21-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fnfalguy

I simply clean my car no less than once a week and if I get too much "carnage" on my car I simply take a hose and blast the bugs away!

Once a day....

vanlieremead · 05-21-2012, 11:21 PM

I have had zero chips in the front of my car even after one year of operation. I do have a chip in the window...

I wax the bra along with the rest of the car. So what's the point? The bra takes the damage, can be easily cleaned and replaced if need be. I have a 5 year warranty.

Based on all the cars I've had and chips & damage with and without, I think the bra is money well spent.

evlar · 05-22-2012, 08:47 AM

How much with install does the bra cost?

05-19-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	Bugs So it's officially now bug season in Florida. It's my first summer with my vert. Do you guys use your verts as much with all the bugs out? If so any advice?

05-19-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,079 View My Garage	My vert is a bug killin machine. Just keep your hands and arms inside the car..... __________________

05-19-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...07#post4989407 i wish you the best of luck. check my car out. im in florida too lol __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

05-19-2012, 05:29 PM	#4
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Not likely to keep it bug free. Just kep cleaning it. __________________ 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

05-20-2012, 12:01 AM	#5
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	I have a clear bra. Not worried about bugs. Attached Images

05-20-2012, 09:39 AM	#6
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	I keep hearing about this "clear bra". I get that it's a thin clear layer, but what's the point? To protect the paint? Does it make cleaning the car easier? Would having a good coating of wax do the same thing?

05-20-2012, 10:11 AM	#7
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	Evlar- get a good, thick coat of wax on there... I generally use a polymer base wax for my regular waxing, but a thick coat of Nu-Finish this time of year... there's lots of tricks ppl swear by, but I use Turtle Wax Bug remover and a bug sponge (has the perforated outter layer)... spray it on, wait a few minutes; the sponge takes them right off... then wipe with a micro fiber rag, it actually comes out looking freshly washed and no streaks... Love bugs suck. Especially top-down at long traffic lights. But (knock on wood) it seems like this Spring is gonna be light... almost done already... until the fall. P.S.- you coming to the BBQ next weekend??? __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

05-20-2012, 10:42 AM	#8
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	Thanks, Kev. I use the tutrle wax bug remover as well. For the the wax, I use Meguiar's tech 2.0 wax. I try to put on a good coat every couple of months. My only complaint is the little rocks that tear up my front bumper ont he highway. Not sure what to do about those... I PM'ed you on the BBQ.

05-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#10
DandyB Drives: 2012 2LT/RS B&W and all MINE Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Farmersville, Tx Posts: 44	Wash, Rinse, Drive, Wash, Rinse.. We are having the same bug smashing problem in Texas. __________________ "Life's been good to me soo far."

05-21-2012, 11:21 PM	#13
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	I have had zero chips in the front of my car even after one year of operation. I do have a chip in the window... I wax the bra along with the rest of the car. So what's the point? The bra takes the damage, can be easily cleaned and replaced if need be. I have a 5 year warranty. Based on all the cars I've had and chips & damage with and without, I think the bra is money well spent.

05-22-2012, 08:47 AM	#14
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	How much with install does the bra cost?