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13lstuner · 10-09-2013, 10:20 AM

What is the best and safest way to remove bug from my front bumper without scratching my car?

DK · 10-09-2013, 10:48 AM

I take a couple large towels, soaked in warm soapy water and drape them over the front of the car. Let them sit while I start washing the roof, back and side. Then when I get to the front all the bugs usually wipe off easily with normal wash mitt and car soap. Of course good wax underneath helps. I use Zanio and Z-6 spray works on the worse ones.

SLS 62 · 10-09-2013, 10:51 AM

1... bounce fabric softener sheet ,or
2...take a wet microfiber towel , ring it out, load it heavy with waterless wash

13lstuner · 10-09-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS 62

1... bounce fabric softener sheet ,or
2...take a wet microfiber towel , ring it out, load it heavy with waterless wash

Wipe them off with a fabric softener sheet?

SLS 62 · 10-09-2013, 10:59 AM

A wet bounce fabric sheet.

13lstuner · 10-09-2013, 11:07 AM

Hmmm that's interesting. I've never heard that.

VcrusaderV · 10-09-2013, 11:34 AM

Put a dryer sheet in a spray bottle with a cup if water. Spray bugs down then wipe off with another dryer sheet. It's the best way to remove from paint/glass.

13lstuner · 10-09-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VcrusaderV

Put a dryer sheet in a spray bottle with a cup if water. Spray bugs down then wipe off with another dryer sheet. It's the best way to remove from paint/glass.

I will try that! It also intrigues me to think of why and who tried this first.

charlietuna · 10-09-2013, 01:16 PM

I use ONR dituted as a waterless wash. When I return from a drive I inspect my car for any bug guts or bird bombs. I spray the bugs down with waterless wash and let it dwell. I then turn my sprayer on stream and hit them with waterless wash untill they are blasted off my paint. Then I wipe it off with a micro fiber checking after each pass to make sure no bug guts are on the towel. If I find any traces of bug guts I flip the towel to a clean side.

Sftshldr · 10-09-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VcrusaderV

Put a dryer sheet in a spray bottle with a cup if water. Spray bugs down then wipe off with another dryer sheet. It's the best way to remove from paint/glass.

I just use the Bounce liquid diluted 50/50 in spray bottle with water. Let sit about 3-5 minutes in the shade and then wipe off with a fresh towel and some Adam's Waterless Wash spray.

DARK AGE 53 · 10-09-2013, 02:14 PM

Any of the major brand Bug & Tar Removers on the market today, microfiber towel also.

ec1990 · 10-09-2013, 02:23 PM

Or diluted APC, from what I hear that's basically what any Bug specific product is.

dixonk · 10-09-2013, 02:37 PM

I use Adams waterless wash. I spray it on the bugs and then proceed to cleaning wheels. By the time I get to washing the rest of the car the waterless wash has softened all the bugs and the hose gets most of them off and then I finish with the wash.

Otherwise the warm wet towel usually does the trick. Thats what I did with my motorcycle of the windshield to avoid rubbing on the acrylic and scratching it.

RDZL1 · 10-09-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dixonk

I use Adams waterless wash. I spray it on the bugs and then proceed to cleaning wheels. By the time I get to washing the rest of the car the waterless wash has softened all the bugs and the hose gets most of them off and then I finish with the wash.

Otherwise the warm wet towel usually does the trick. Thats what I did with my motorcycle of the windshield to avoid rubbing on the acrylic and scratching it.

I agree!

10-09-2013, 10:20 AM	#1
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	Bug removal What is the best and safest way to remove bug from my front bumper without scratching my car?

10-09-2013, 10:48 AM	#2
DK Dark Knight Drives: 2010 Camaro, F350 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Akron Ohio Posts: 72	I take a couple large towels, soaked in warm soapy water and drape them over the front of the car. Let them sit while I start washing the roof, back and side. Then when I get to the front all the bugs usually wipe off easily with normal wash mitt and car soap. Of course good wax underneath helps. I use Zanio and Z-6 spray works on the worse ones. __________________ 2SS/RS, M6, Polished Wheels, Ordered 6/23 - Delivered 8/28

10-09-2013, 11:34 AM	#7
VcrusaderV Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 362 View My Garage	Put a dryer sheet in a spray bottle with a cup if water. Spray bugs down then wipe off with another dryer sheet. It's the best way to remove from paint/glass. __________________ 2010 2SS Camaro (sold) 2010 ZL 427 Camaro (sold) 2012 ZL-1 Camaro (sold) 2018 ZL-1 Camaro

10-09-2013, 01:16 PM	#9
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	I use ONR dituted as a waterless wash. When I return from a drive I inspect my car for any bug guts or bird bombs. I spray the bugs down with waterless wash and let it dwell. I then turn my sprayer on stream and hit them with waterless wash untill they are blasted off my paint. Then I wipe it off with a micro fiber checking after each pass to make sure no bug guts are on the towel. If I find any traces of bug guts I flip the towel to a clean side. __________________ Laus Deo

10-09-2013, 02:14 PM	#11
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Any of the major brand Bug & Tar Removers on the market today, microfiber towel also. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

10-09-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
SLS 62 Drives: 2011 Camaro SGM 2014 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 46	1... bounce fabric softener sheet ,or 2...take a wet microfiber towel , ring it out, load it heavy with waterless wash

10-09-2013, 10:59 AM	#5
SLS 62 Drives: 2011 Camaro SGM 2014 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 46	A wet bounce fabric sheet.

10-09-2013, 11:07 AM	#6
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	Hmmm that's interesting. I've never heard that.

10-09-2013, 02:23 PM	#12
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Or diluted APC, from what I hear that's basically what any Bug specific product is. __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

10-09-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	I use Adams waterless wash. I spray it on the bugs and then proceed to cleaning wheels. By the time I get to washing the rest of the car the waterless wash has softened all the bugs and the hose gets most of them off and then I finish with the wash. Otherwise the warm wet towel usually does the trick. Thats what I did with my motorcycle of the windshield to avoid rubbing on the acrylic and scratching it.