[njdad61]

I'm flying into Detroit on Friday to pick up my new 2020 Camaro. The trip back home will take about 11 1/2 hours of highway driving. Does anyone have suggestions for something I could do to protect the paint during the drive, especially from bugs? At least something that would make it easier to remove all the guts when I get to the house? I'm worried they'll be baked on by the time I arrive.

I will only be able to use products sold at local auto stores or shopping centers due to the TSA's restrictions on liquids. Worst case scenario, I could find a DIY car wash bay and spray it down with just the wax coating.

[Gunkk]

There's no TSA restriction for Tracwrap, trakktape, track armor and the like. Or blue painters tape which you can buy locally but takes much longer to put on.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=xpel+tracwrap&ref=nb_sb_noss

[njdad61]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

There's no TSA restriction for Tracwrap, trakktape, track armor and the like. Or blue painters tape which you can buy locally but takes much longer to put on.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=xpel+tracwrap&ref=nb_sb_noss

My fault, I wasn't clear. I'm not wanting to baby it so much that it'll never have a bug or dirt touch the paint, as it'll be a daily driver. No way I'll be that guy driving down the interstate with tape all over the front of my car.

I'm just wondering if there's a decent product I could maybe spray on/wipe off from like Walmart or AutoZone that would provide enough protection for the clear coat until I can get it home and properly wash/wax it.

[KirkH]

I'm having this installed:

https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/bo...veh-1693148041

[KirkH]

Originally Posted by njdad61

My fault, I wasn't clear. I'm not wanting to baby it so much that it'll never have a bug or dirt touch the paint, as it'll be a daily driver. No way I'll be that guy driving down the interstate with tape all over the front of my car.

I'm just wondering if there's a decent product I could maybe spray on/wipe off from like Walmart or AutoZone that would provide enough protection for the clear coat until I can get it home and properly wash/wax it.

Awesome! Glad you are getting a new car!

I would fix up a mini detail kit to carry with me for the trip back home.

A couple of microfiber towels
Spray wax like Meguiar"s Ultimate Quik Wax
Bottle of detail spray
Glass cleaner
Squeegee
Glass cleaner towels

Spray the front with Quik Wax when you leave. Clean off the bugs when you stop for gas with the detail spray and glass cleaner.

[njdad61]

Originally Posted by KirkH

Awesome! Glad you are getting a new car!

I would fix up a mini detail kit to carry with me for the trip back home.

A couple of microfiber towels
Spray wax like Meguiar"s Ultimate Quik Wax
Bottle of detail spray
Glass cleaner
Squeegee
Glass cleaner towels

Spray the front with Quik Wax when you leave. Clean off the bugs when you stop for gas with the detail spray and glass cleaner.

Thank you! I'll find a place in Detroit to pick all of this up before I get on the road.

[VinnAY]

In olden timey days I'd wax the front end and let it dry to a haze but not buff it off.

[Gunkk]

Since it's now Friday ...

After the trip, Turtle Wax Bug-n-Tar remover.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wa...-16oz/16888962

Shake well. Set to stream, hold a couple inches from the paint and squeeze the trigger VERY LIGHTLY to get just a dollop of goop on each bug. Wait at least 2-3 minutes for the solvents to do their work. Wipe off with a plush MF towel, rolling it to lift up bug bits as you go and keep them from dragging/scratching the paint. Turn the towel frequently.

Works like a charm.

[njdad61]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

Since it's now Friday ...

After the trip, Turtle Wax Bug-n-Tar remover.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wa...-16oz/16888962

Shake well. Set to stream, hold a couple inches from the paint and squeeze the trigger VERY LIGHTLY to get just a dollop of goop on each bug. Wait at least 2-3 minutes for the solvents to do their work. Wipe off with a plush MF towel, rolling it to lift up bug bits as you go and keep them from dragging/scratching the paint. Turn the towel frequently.

Works like a charm.

Thanks! I'll pick some of that up today. On previous cars I'd just use some spray-on Goof-Off then wipe off, but I actually care about this one!