Question: BUG REMOVAL

[Oktain]

Bugs

Need I say more?

I hate bug & tar remover. I think I've used it twice.

What's the best method for removing them, without harming the finish? Honestly if there's a way to do it without stripping the wax off of the hood that'd be awesome too. I have to be selective of weather/time of day when i wax my truck #blacktruckproblems, so I'm not out waxing it once a month like I should be lol.

Thanks guys.

 

[2005_Silverado]

Presoak with waterless wash or rinseless wash and then wash off. I usually do the front end till the end with its own wash pad since they will get dirty with bug guts/parts

 

[Ginger]

i find that if i foam gun/cannon it, and let it soak a while, or ill spray it with rinseless wash let it soak while i start on one section and move to the other, you will be amazed how much pre soaking helps.

 

[dszx13]

Would like to know as well. Previous owner never cleaned mirror caps. So many bugs I don't think I can get them out.

 

[Oktain]

Awesome. Was going to order some waterless wash with the MexiDay sale anyway.

Now that you mention it, I think Samb used that method in one of his threads I read a little while back.

 

[BOO5TED]

What Eddie and Ginger said, presoak truck then wash front end last.

 

[Oktain]

I'll have to break the habit of washing the front first then lmfao. I'll just back into the driveway lol.

 

[Ginger]

i always wash the ass end first actually the roof then the ass end

 

[DeanH1290]

So you don't wash the sides or front?

 

[Oktain]

Yeah I always did top down. So roof first. I dunno, front end immediately afterwards always seemed like a natural progression lmfao

 

[Cheeny23]

i have an apc that i use, safe on clear (has been so far at least LOL) and it gets everything off no problem. it strips anything though, so not sure if you want that option.

 

[Oktain]

Yeah my problem is keeping wax on the leading edge of the damn hood. And APC would just put me right back to where I was with a bug and tar remover

 

[BOO5TED]

Ever thought of the clear brah stuff?

 

[Oktain]

Have it on my rockers... not super impressed. It's supposed to be "invisible" but it really isn't lol.

 

[Khaos]

Need to use a sealant on the front also imo.

 

[Cheeny23]

scg hydroseal did a great job with bugs and shit. pat, try some of the adams H20g&g and see how that works for you.

 

[msaenz18]

Auto finesse citrus power
It's a citrus base pre soak that does wonders and is PH balanced so it won't strip
If u have a power washer you won't even have to scrub

 

[BigBoi]

Auto finesse citrus power
It's a citrus base pre soak that does wonders and is PH balanced so it won't strip
If u have a power washer you won't even have to scrub

Might have to try this. What steps do you use?

And where do you buy it? Google shows nothing but reviews

 

[msaenz18]

Might have to try this. What steps do you use?

And where do you buy it? Google shows nothing but reviews

I just spray it on before throwing any water on the car, let it sit for 3-4 min and power wash it off
It's great for an overall pre soak in general not just bugs
Item is currently on backorder
But if u can get ahold of their Avalanche snow foam it's basically the same formula but for a foam cannon
Idk if u have one though
Very sought after product from the UK, I personally haven't seen many like it readily available

 

[Oktain]

Interesting. I'll probably get the H2O G&G and hit the front of the hood after each wash or wax.