Wet Bounce sheet to wipe off bugs? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

philipdistefano · 12-06-2009, 05:16 PM

So, I've heard that if you wet one of those Bounce dryer sheets, it gets bugs off of your car really easily. I'd assume this is safe for your windshield, but what about the front bumper of the car? Is this safe for the paint? I don't have my clear bra yet, and in the meantime I'm trying to keep bugs off the front of my car.

Angrybird 12 · 12-06-2009, 05:29 PM

I use a microfiber towel and some bug and tar remover spray I have that has a citrus base, it works great and smells good too.. It's also good for getting residual glue off when you remove stripes or badges.. or the aweful dealer decals...
I have never heard of the bounce thing...not made for cars so I would probably say not a great idea.

CatiaJockey · 12-06-2009, 06:34 PM

I used it this summer, worked fairly well.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-07-2009, 06:08 AM

Bounce sheets do not feel very soft. Plus who knows what the chemicals in it will do to the paint.

garcmol · 12-07-2009, 08:40 AM

I don't know. Moose says not to dry your towels and other car cleaning items with a dryer sheet, because whatever's in them can leave residue that will swirl/scratch the paint. I do like skyman does and stay away from dryer sheets!

gjordon · 12-07-2009, 09:52 AM

I've used Bounce sheets for a couple years on different vehicles to remove stubborn bugs off the bumper and never had a problem with scratches or any harm to the paint whatsoever. I've always washed it thoroughly after using them to remove any residue.

Mhoward08 · 12-07-2009, 12:15 PM

NO DONT DO IT! After several uses it will begin to leave very small but noticable scratches on paint and chrome. Used them on my 1990 1500 several times and they were everywhere!

kjd15 · 12-07-2009, 12:22 PM

We used them on the front of our RV and they do work to get the bugs off, but I don't think I'd use them on a brand new paint job.

Angrybird 12 · 12-07-2009, 12:30 PM

Idea for new product.. Bug and Tar remover wipes....

tlc9193 · 12-07-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gjordon

I've used Bounce sheets for a couple years on different vehicles to remove stubborn bugs off the bumper and never had a problem with scratches or any harm to the paint whatsoever. I've always washed it thoroughly after using them to remove any residue.

I agree and also have been using for years on multiple vehicles.

htp autoworks · 12-07-2009, 07:30 PM

I have found that if you keep a spray bottle with a baby shampoo and water mix in it that bugs comes off very easily. Just spray it on the bugs, let it set for a couple of minutes and then wipe off with a microfiber. With the soft clear coats they are using on todays paint jobs I would not try anything potentialy abrasive.

On a side note, if you get any fine swirl marks in the paint your clear bra will cover them up and they will not be noticable... until you remove your clear bra.

12-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	Wet Bounce sheet to wipe off bugs? So, I've heard that if you wet one of those Bounce dryer sheets, it gets bugs off of your car really easily. I'd assume this is safe for your windshield, but what about the front bumper of the car? Is this safe for the paint? I don't have my clear bra yet, and in the meantime I'm trying to keep bugs off the front of my car.

12-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I use a microfiber towel and some bug and tar remover spray I have that has a citrus base, it works great and smells good too.. It's also good for getting residual glue off when you remove stripes or badges.. or the aweful dealer decals... I have never heard of the bounce thing...not made for cars so I would probably say not a great idea. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

12-06-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	I used it this summer, worked fairly well. __________________

12-07-2009, 08:40 AM	#5
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	I don't know. Moose says not to dry your towels and other car cleaning items with a dryer sheet, because whatever's in them can leave residue that will swirl/scratch the paint. I do like skyman does and stay away from dryer sheets! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

12-07-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
gjordon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS\RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 102	I've used Bounce sheets for a couple years on different vehicles to remove stubborn bugs off the bumper and never had a problem with scratches or any harm to the paint whatsoever. I've always washed it thoroughly after using them to remove any residue. __________________

12-07-2009, 06:08 AM	#4
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Bounce sheets do not feel very soft. Plus who knows what the chemicals in it will do to the paint.

12-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#7
Mhoward08 Drives: Black 2SS/RS Silver Hood/Hockey Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Huntsville Texas Posts: 88 View My Garage	NO DONT DO IT! After several uses it will begin to leave very small but noticable scratches on paint and chrome. Used them on my 1990 1500 several times and they were everywhere!

12-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,068	We used them on the front of our RV and they do work to get the bugs off, but I don't think I'd use them on a brand new paint job. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

12-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#9
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Idea for new product.. Bug and Tar remover wipes.... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

12-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	I have found that if you keep a spray bottle with a baby shampoo and water mix in it that bugs comes off very easily. Just spray it on the bugs, let it set for a couple of minutes and then wipe off with a microfiber. With the soft clear coats they are using on todays paint jobs I would not try anything potentialy abrasive. On a side note, if you get any fine swirl marks in the paint your clear bra will cover them up and they will not be noticable... until you remove your clear bra.