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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Corvette / November 2004

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Best bug remover??

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KJB - 07 Nov 2004 23:33 GMT
What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a cars
paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
Thanks..
Empty3 - 08 Nov 2004 00:18 GMT
Some stuff I bought at a car show (Liquid Luster, I believe) did a real good
job, but I've since run out
and am looking for more.

> What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a cars
> paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
> Thanks..
TroY - 08 Nov 2004 12:30 GMT
SIMPLE GREEN,,
spray it on.. let it soak in.. hose off the bugs.... some may require a
little scrubbing... i usually spray the front and mirrors... clean my wheels
with orange blast wheel cleaner... then go back and wash the bugs off.....

troy

> What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a
> cars
> paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
> Thanks..
Dad - 08 Nov 2004 14:12 GMT
"> "KJB" <kbesner@hfx.eastlink.ca.nospammm> wrote in message
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> What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a
> cars
> paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
> Thanks..

I toss a wet towel in the microwave and get it hot but not so hot that I
can't still handle it. Lay it on the front and smooth it out. Bugs turn to
mush and wipe off, flip it over and repeat on the rest of the front. You're
on your on on the tar removal, I don't use chemicals if I can avoid them.

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Grayfox - 10 Nov 2004 00:17 GMT
Screw all the crap on the market..use what has always worked...

KEROSENE......and don't listen to all the bull about chemicals..harm to the
paint etc..just suck up and do it..after it's still only a damm car not some
national treasure.
Tom in Missouri - 10 Nov 2004 14:43 GMT
Go get them!

I've always used kerosene, too.  Wash the area first to get the dirt off,
then a wet rag of kerosene, the wash it all off with hot soapy water when
the tar is gone.  Rewax and you are good to go.

If you want the paint to last forever, then park it in a garage, seal the
windows and doors, and walk away.

Heck of a lot of fun to own one like that.  Sure makes the next owner happy,
though.

> Screw all the crap on the market..use what has always worked...
>
> KEROSENE......and don't listen to all the bull about chemicals..harm to the
> paint etc..just suck up and do it..after it's still only a damm car not some
> national treasure.
Lynn - 25 Nov 2004 20:42 GMT
> Screw all the crap on the market..use what has always worked...
>
> KEROSENE......and don't listen to all the bull about chemicals..harm to the
> paint etc..just suck up and do it..after it's still only a damm car not some
> national treasure.

use WD-40....
BenF802961 - 26 Nov 2004 02:06 GMT
use RejeX on your car instead of wax.
you would rid your car of dead bugs with a wipe of a wet cloth.
Wider Is Better - 11 Nov 2004 03:18 GMT
WD40.  Then use a mild soap and wipe it clean.

> What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a
> cars
> paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
> Thanks..
BenF802961 - 11 Nov 2004 05:04 GMT
'Key - 17 Nov 2004 03:42 GMT
> WD40.  Then use a mild soap and wipe it clean.

windex / let soak a few minutes,
then use a mild soap and wipe it clean.
works on my Harley & Vette
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> > What is the best thing to use for removing dried bugs and tar off of a
> > cars
> > paint?  I don't find the turtle wax bug remover does anything....
> > Thanks..
 
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