Front fascia bug removal? My search doesn't seem to work

Gen6 softtop · 05-03-2018, 11:10 AM

Unfortunately unless I get blasted with bugs, generally I wash once a week so the bugs get baked on in the sun till the weekend. Looking for quickest and easist way to remove from nonwraped front fascia. Thanks in advanced

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 05-03-2018, 11:15 AM

Some sort of a Rinseless wash product usually has pretty strong cleaners in it when left undiluted/lightly diluted. I will do a front end pre-soak with Adam's Rinseless Wash and by the time I fill my bucket, I could wipe them off. Note: It GREATLY helps to have your paint coated with a good Wax, Sealant, Sio2 product, etc. This will make them slide off the paint with much less damage. If they're landing on naked paint, or paint that only has a Wal-Mart level wax applied that's likely 50% burned off anyway, then you'll induce more damage to the paint (Swirling/micro scratching) and they won't come off as easily.

I have CarPro ECH2o on the way, I will be trying the same process with it. A good Waterless Wash whether it by a dilution of Ech2o or another brands product, will be very good for pre-soaks and for wiping bugs off between washes (As long as you're careful).

P.S. Always remove bugs as quickly as possible. Letting them bake in the sun is a very bad idea.

Gen6 softtop · 05-03-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Some sort of a Rinseless wash product usually has pretty strong cleaners in it when left undiluted/lightly diluted. I will do a front end pre-soak with Adam's Rinseless Wash and by the time I fill my bucket, I could wipe them off. Note: It GREATLY helps to have your paint coated with a good Wax, Sealant, Sio2 product, etc. This will make them slide off the paint with much less damage. If they're landing on naked paint, or paint that only has a Wal-Mart level wax applied that's likely 50% burned off anyway, then you'll induce more damage to the paint (Swirling/micro scratching) and they won't come off as easily.

I have CarPro ECH2o on the way, I will be trying the same process with it. A good Waterless Wash whether it by a dilution of Ech2o or another brands product, will be very good for pre-soaks and for wiping bugs off between washes (As long as you're careful).

P.S. Always remove bugs as quickly as possible. Letting them bake in the sun is a very bad idea.

I Know about the sun, but living in farm country working first shift, I'm kindve getting hit regardless. I will try the rinseless presoak though. I've been just hitting it with hose a few times then washing

DangerZL1 · 05-03-2018, 12:39 PM

I've heard wet dryer sheets work well to remove bug innards.

pjz1082 · 05-03-2018, 01:24 PM

I recently started using ONR (Optimum No Rinse). You can do a full vehicle wash without using any hose water. I basically buy 3 gallons of $.99 distilled water form the corner store and mix in a bucket with the ONR. Once you have the solution mixed, put a clean spray bottle in there and fill. Pre-soak each panel with the spray bottle before doing the rinseless method...the bugs will come right off. I wouldn't use the dryer sheet method as it could lead to micro scratching. You want some kind of lubrication on there.

Bwright4 · 05-03-2018, 01:34 PM

I also use ONR rinseless and keep spray bottle with mixture in my trunk for bugs that I might see. Works great.

ninetres · 05-03-2018, 02:37 PM

Like mentioned, soak them in some sort of waterless wash solution. If they don’t appear to be COMPLETELY softened and loosened up front the paint, dunk a towel in warm/hot water, re-soak stubborn bugs with wash spray, and lay towel over them for a few minutes. That’s should do the trick.

KirkH · 05-03-2018, 03:01 PM

PoorBoys World Bug Squash mixed 10:1 for bug guts on paints.

Full strength to dissolve bugs in radiator fins.

Adam's Polishes · 05-03-2018, 03:15 PM

I always use Waterless Wash, spray them down let them soak before wiping, the key to bug removal is keep a good coat of protection to keep your paint slick that way they won't stick as bad. Also try to remove them ASAP, keep WW in your car at all times.

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...-car-wash.html

Gunkk · 05-04-2018, 11:04 AM

Turtle wax bug and tar removal works for me.

EMTNLSS · 05-04-2018, 06:46 PM

Good video on what to do and what not to do:

init4fun · 05-07-2018, 01:13 PM

I've used WD40 for 20 yrs and it works great. Just spray t on and let it sit. After that I wipe it down with a microfiber soaked in WD40 then wash the car normally.

As others have said. The key is keeping a good coat of protection on the paint to keep the bugs from getting stuck in it.

indyz · 05-07-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by init4fun

I've used WD40 for 20 yrs and it works great. Just spray t on and let it sit. After that I wipe it down with a microfiber soaked in WD40 then wash the car normally.

As others have said. The key is keeping a good coat of protection on the paint to keep the bugs from getting stuck in it.

Wont that damage the paint, especially if you forget to wipe it off? Or is that an old wives' tale?

warren3537 · 05-07-2018, 01:23 PM

I just started using 50/50 mix purple power vehicle and boat wash ($7.48 Gal @ Wal-Mart) in a spray bottle and I just sprayed it on and waited a few min and with a wash mitt, the bugs got all soft and came right off, I was kind of surprised on how well it worked

05-03-2018, 11:10 AM	#1
Gen6 softtop Drives: Hyper blue 1ss convertible 6 sp Join Date: May 2017 Location: Munger mi Posts: 205	Front fascia bug removal? My search doesn't seem to work Unfortunately unless I get blasted with bugs, generally I wash once a week so the bugs get baked on in the sun till the weekend. Looking for quickest and easist way to remove from nonwraped front fascia. Thanks in advanced

05-03-2018, 03:01 PM	#8
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	PoorBoys World Bug Squash mixed 10:1 for bug guts on paints. Full strength to dissolve bugs in radiator fins. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

05-03-2018, 11:15 AM	#2
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Some sort of a Rinseless wash product usually has pretty strong cleaners in it when left undiluted/lightly diluted. I will do a front end pre-soak with Adam's Rinseless Wash and by the time I fill my bucket, I could wipe them off. Note: It GREATLY helps to have your paint coated with a good Wax, Sealant, Sio2 product, etc. This will make them slide off the paint with much less damage. If they're landing on naked paint, or paint that only has a Wal-Mart level wax applied that's likely 50% burned off anyway, then you'll induce more damage to the paint (Swirling/micro scratching) and they won't come off as easily. I have CarPro ECH2o on the way, I will be trying the same process with it. A good Waterless Wash whether it by a dilution of Ech2o or another brands product, will be very good for pre-soaks and for wiping bugs off between washes (As long as you're careful). P.S. Always remove bugs as quickly as possible. Letting them bake in the sun is a very bad idea.

05-03-2018, 12:39 PM	#4
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I've heard wet dryer sheets work well to remove bug innards.

05-03-2018, 01:24 PM	#5
pjz1082 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 648	I recently started using ONR (Optimum No Rinse). You can do a full vehicle wash without using any hose water. I basically buy 3 gallons of $.99 distilled water form the corner store and mix in a bucket with the ONR. Once you have the solution mixed, put a clean spray bottle in there and fill. Pre-soak each panel with the spray bottle before doing the rinseless method...the bugs will come right off. I wouldn't use the dryer sheet method as it could lead to micro scratching. You want some kind of lubrication on there.

05-03-2018, 01:34 PM	#6
Bwright4 Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic black,NPP,MRC Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Central Delaware Posts: 28	I also use ONR rinseless and keep spray bottle with mixture in my trunk for bugs that I might see. Works great.

05-03-2018, 02:37 PM	#7
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Like mentioned, soak them in some sort of waterless wash solution. If they don’t appear to be COMPLETELY softened and loosened up front the paint, dunk a towel in warm/hot water, re-soak stubborn bugs with wash spray, and lay towel over them for a few minutes. That’s should do the trick.

05-03-2018, 03:15 PM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	I always use Waterless Wash, spray them down let them soak before wiping, the key to bug removal is keep a good coat of protection to keep your paint slick that way they won't stick as bad. Also try to remove them ASAP, keep WW in your car at all times. https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...-car-wash.html

05-04-2018, 11:04 AM	#10
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Turtle wax bug and tar removal works for me.

05-07-2018, 01:13 PM	#12
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	I've used WD40 for 20 yrs and it works great. Just spray t on and let it sit. After that I wipe it down with a microfiber soaked in WD40 then wash the car normally. As others have said. The key is keeping a good coat of protection on the paint to keep the bugs from getting stuck in it.

05-07-2018, 01:23 PM	#14
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I just started using 50/50 mix purple power vehicle and boat wash ($7.48 Gal @ Wal-Mart) in a spray bottle and I just sprayed it on and waited a few min and with a wash mitt, the bugs got all soft and came right off, I was kind of surprised on how well it worked

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