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Old 07-13-2011, 08:41 PM   #15
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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.
Really?! That's awesome, I have a 1 gallon jug of the stuff and I never tried it on bugs. I'm goin outside right now to try it!
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:06 PM   #16
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I'd be afraid that would put swirl marks in my paint.
So was I. It doesn't. Works like a champ. The squashed critters wipe right off, no harm no foul. Had heard this on a few detailing forums. Thought they were nuts until I tried it myself. Now, the front is the last thing I wash. Dip in water bucket, wipe down, wash as per normal to remove the dryer sheet "stuff" and then presto!

Agree with the posters above, a lot of coats of wax and removing them ASAP is the best hing.
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:15 PM   #17
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clear bra and detail wax, bugs almost wipe off with wet paper towel
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:45 PM   #18
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i tried mr clean magic eraser...it says not to, but i had a lot of people recommend it. took bugs off completely
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:48 AM   #19
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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
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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.
and this.

5-8 coats extra on the front and spray detailer in between waxes works for me. They spray off in less than 5 minutes without even touching them.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:16 AM   #20
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Only thing I use by turtle wax... works fast! No wait... put on wag and wipe.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:16 AM   #21
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Birds are good bug removers.....paint removers too.
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:03 AM   #22
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I use Poorboys Bug Squash. Best stuff. Works on Tar, bugs and gum.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:47 PM   #23
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I use the turtle wax remover as well. good stuff.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:54 PM   #24
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I have to put my 2 cents in here......I would like to hope most or all of you know that the ACID in the bugs will; actually etch the clearcoat/pint on your car if you don't clean it off on a regular basis. As the OP stated, its a real pain in the butt to get off....Living in Texas, we have a lot of bugs, and at times we get the LOVE BUGS too.....This is a soultion to the problem and its cost you NOTHING....only about one minute of your time.

I took a hand towel sized MF towel, soaked it in water, folded it up and placed it a quart sized ziploc bag.....in the drivers door pocket. I drive about 20 miles to work everyday, first thing I do is get out the bag, open it up, and wipe the fresh bogs off the front of the car....followed up with a dry MF towel so theirs no water spots. WORKS LIKE A CHAMP. I have been doing this with my GOOD cars for about 15 years. its just a thought.
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Old 07-14-2011, 02:00 PM   #25
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Use a dryer sheet it gets bugs of no problem.
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Old 07-17-2011, 10:15 PM   #26
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I use the turtle wax remover as well. good stuff.
me too. they have the regular version (spray) and the heavy duty which is like a wax liquid. i actually like the regular one better
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Old 07-17-2011, 11:10 PM   #27
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I use Poorboys Bug Squash. Best stuff. Works on Tar, bugs and gum.
You say gum like it's a normal thing on your car... That is one thing I hope I never see on mine!
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Old 07-18-2011, 01:46 AM   #28
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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.
+1 that's what I use for mine as well and it works very well
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