Bug / Tar removal

[bemil]

Hey Everyone,

Just curious what products / methods you find most useful for removing bug juice from bumpers, mirrors etc...

Bumpers seem to be the biggest PITA and I am still learning.

Any input would be helpful


Thanks,


BK :dcrules

 

[CarGlow]

Depends on the severity of the damage from bugs. Some vehicles require the services of a paint shop to remedy bug damage.

For fresh bugs I use 3M's tar and adhesive remover.

 

[brianjake99]

i use xenit citrus from stoner

 

[keeotee]

I've used the Meguiar's and like it a lot.

 

[ranch4x4]

I use turtle wax bug and tar remover, works pretty good.

 

[SpaceAce]

I second that Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. It has worked great for me. Sometimes you have to let it sit on there a bit, but it breaks the stuff down good. I also have this yellow bug/tar removal sponge that helps scrub the debris off.

 

[JeffBruce]

Citrus from stoners and Meguiars bug and tar remover

 

[JimS]

i use xenit citrus from stoner

:yeah ......or, if it hasn't sat for weeks before attempts to remove it I use Poorboys S&W.

 

[bemil]

Thanks for the help guys.

I appreciate it

Brian


:bigups

 

[kimwallace]

If you can catch them before the sun bakes them on, S&W works well. The secret for me is to make sure there is a good coat of UPP (or similar product) on the car ... especially the front bumper ... It makes the removal with S&W or car wash shampoo so much easier. The problem with stronger bug and tar removers is that most of them also remove the wax or sealant.
So S&W to remove and the Final Detail to renew that slick surface.
Sorry I am so long winded today.

 

[bemil]

Thanks Kim!!

That is a bit reassuring to hear. I have a couple layers of EX-P on the car.......most recently Thursday. Of course I spent Friday driving from Harrisburg to Philly and back gathering bugs as I went

:doh

 

[awd330]

If you can catch them before the sun bakes them on, S&W works well. The secret for me is to make sure there is a good coat of UPP (or similar product) on the car ... especially the front bumper ... It makes the removal with S&W or car wash shampoo so much easier. The problem with stronger bug and tar removers is that most of them also remove the wax or sealant.
So S&W to remove and the Final Detail to renew that slick surface.
Sorry I am so long winded today.

I've been using Poorboy's Bird Sh#t Remover for removing bug splatter. It's a slightly stronger version of S&W. Just Spray, let soak for several seconds, then carefully wipe off.

 

[scottabi]

for bugs-stoners invisaglass...dont laugh it works awesome for me.
tar 3m

 

[GraniteState]

A glass cleaner with ammonia in it will get them off real quick or you buy just ammonia and dilute 2 to 1. I would recomend that you rewax again after but ammonia in any form seems to work really quick for me.. Again though just make sure you re-protect the area again as it can dry out the paint similiar to dawn dishwashing soap..