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SSPooler2010 · 07-13-2011, 06:27 PM

Does anyone have a good brand of bug remover??? No matter how I clean the front end, I cannot get the bugs off well. Of course we got a black camaro, so everything shows up on it!

myold88 · 07-13-2011, 06:45 PM

When your washing your car rinse the front first. As you clean each section, keep wetting the front end. By the time the rest of the car is clean and rinsed wash and rinse the front. Bugs loosen up pretty fast if they get wet for a while. No big deal.

=Stephens= · 07-13-2011, 06:47 PM

Here's what I do, I use that Prestone bug and windshield washer fluid. Put it in a spray bottle, spray it, let it set for a minute, then wipe it with a microfiber towel. Works great, I use it on my motorcycle too.

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 07-13-2011, 06:47 PM

I have always only used warm soapy water. Even on my black Camaro it works fine for me. The strongest solvent I use on cars is lacquer thinner to remove tar and paint. I guess you could try that if nothing else is working.

suplex · 07-13-2011, 06:54 PM

I have one of those sponges that you can find in any auto accessories store, like Pep Boys for example, where it's got a mesh on it that acts like a scrubby but it's safe for auto painted finishes. I use that with Turtle Wax: Bug & Tar Remover, and it comes out fine.

I don't know if Black is more difficult or not, my Camaro is Yellow, but it does work.

rdblan2 · 07-13-2011, 06:55 PM

Dryer sheet dipped in your wash bucket at the end of your wash. Don't know why it works, but it does and I've used it for years.

Kahdir · 07-13-2011, 07:12 PM

The best thing to do is put as many coats of wax on the front as you can after you clean it so the bugs just wipe off next time.

As for current bugs... I would try a waterless spray, wipe and clay bar

Darth_Emma · 07-13-2011, 07:13 PM

The best I've found is Adam's Waterless Wash. I spray it on the front end (or anywhere there are bugs) and I let it sit for a minute. Then, they wipe or wash right off.

sasquash1984 · 07-13-2011, 07:15 PM

I notice they only got on there when I'm going over a hundred.......

SSPooler2010 · 07-13-2011, 07:36 PM

Wow, that is the best part of being a part of this forum, responses to questions are faster than my SS! Thanks for the suggestions.

SSOOCH · 07-13-2011, 07:43 PM

I always hit my front end with Rain-X bug and tar pre-wash spray gel about five mins before I start washing the car. It gets all the bugs off. You can also spray on your rear fenders if you're prone to doing burnouts. Takes the rubber right off.

Wizard1183 · 07-13-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Dryer sheet dipped in your wash bucket at the end of your wash. Don't know why it works, but it does and I've used it for years.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 07-13-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdblan2

Dryer sheet dipped in your wash bucket at the end of your wash. Don't know why it works, but it does and I've used it for years.

yesss

Darth_Emma · 07-13-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Dryer sheet dipped in your wash bucket at the end of your wash. Don't know why it works, but it does and I've used it for years.

I'd be afraid that would put swirl marks in my paint.

07-13-2011, 06:27 PM	#1
SSPooler2010 Drives: 2010 2SS Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 47	Bug remover??? Does anyone have a good brand of bug remover??? No matter how I clean the front end, I cannot get the bugs off well. Of course we got a black camaro, so everything shows up on it!

07-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#2
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,163 View My Garage	When your washing your car rinse the front first. As you clean each section, keep wetting the front end. By the time the rest of the car is clean and rinsed wash and rinse the front. Bugs loosen up pretty fast if they get wet for a while. No big deal. __________________

07-13-2011, 06:47 PM	#4
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	I have always only used warm soapy water. Even on my black Camaro it works fine for me. The strongest solvent I use on cars is lacquer thinner to remove tar and paint. I guess you could try that if nothing else is working. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

07-13-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	I have one of those sponges that you can find in any auto accessories store, like Pep Boys for example, where it's got a mesh on it that acts like a scrubby but it's safe for auto painted finishes. I use that with Turtle Wax: Bug & Tar Remover, and it comes out fine. I don't know if Black is more difficult or not, my Camaro is Yellow, but it does work. __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

07-13-2011, 07:12 PM	#7
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	The best thing to do is put as many coats of wax on the front as you can after you clean it so the bugs just wipe off next time. As for current bugs... I would try a waterless spray, wipe and clay bar __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

07-13-2011, 06:47 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Here's what I do, I use that Prestone bug and windshield washer fluid. Put it in a spray bottle, spray it, let it set for a minute, then wipe it with a microfiber towel. Works great, I use it on my motorcycle too.

07-13-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Dryer sheet dipped in your wash bucket at the end of your wash. Don't know why it works, but it does and I've used it for years.

07-13-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The best I've found is Adam's Waterless Wash. I spray it on the front end (or anywhere there are bugs) and I let it sit for a minute. Then, they wipe or wash right off.

07-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#9
sasquash1984 502 RWHP N/A Drives: The yeti Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saginaw/ Ft Worth TX Posts: 3,085 View My Garage	I notice they only got on there when I'm going over a hundred....... __________________ factory motor factory trans, Gpi ss4 cam stock heads ported and milled, full exhaust, circle d 5c 4000 triple disk, 3:91 rear end with posi mod, cai, bmr derlin rear diff bushins, bmr derlin cradle bushins, bmr trailing arms, toe rods with bushings, and bmr anti extreme sway bar. Weld rt-s 17x5 fronts and 17X10 rears on mickey thompson et street r's

07-13-2011, 07:36 PM	#10
SSPooler2010 Drives: 2010 2SS Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 47	Wow, that is the best part of being a part of this forum, responses to questions are faster than my SS! Thanks for the suggestions.

07-13-2011, 07:43 PM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	I always hit my front end with Rain-X bug and tar pre-wash spray gel about five mins before I start washing the car. It gets all the bugs off. You can also spray on your rear fenders if you're prone to doing burnouts. Takes the rubber right off. __________________

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