Bugs & Bra's

[SIDetailing]

I wanted to know what you guys and gals used to remove caked on bug remains on clear bras. I tried many things but they all seemed to do nothing. I spent 30 mins just working on the front and still didn't remove all of the bug remains. Just wondering what helps you best to take care of this.

 

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[Frid]

What are these many things you have tried? Try some dilluted 50/50 apc and water.

[SIDetailing]

I used full strength adams apc and it help break down some of the bugs but most were still there. My bug sponge helped the apc but the big clumps just gave me the hardest time.

[Frid]

Remember with using the APC it could damage the clear bra, but are you letting it soak for a few minutes before wiping off?

[SIDetailing]

Yea I understand it could. They are going to replace it soon. Anyways I let it soak for a few moments then try wiping it off but nothing really comes off besides the apc

[Frid]

Then you have left them on for way longer than you should have. I learned that lesson already. I would try claybar unless they are replacing it for free.

[SIDetailing]

The clear bra isn't on my car. Its a clients. Normally im able to remove the bugs no problem, but I think they were on there for way to long. I got them off but it took way to long. Next time ill try clay baring it.

[MAYBEN]

try some waterless wash..

[SIDetailing]

try some waterless wash..

 

Tried that as well actually. Didn't work. So im gonna go over it with a claybar next time and see how well that works.

[BRZN]

Wet bra, soak them with some diluted APC and let it dwell (while I wash the rest of the car), wash/lightly scrub them with a microfiber bug specific little mitt. Follow up with clay and hand polish the areas with either Clear polish or FMP.

 

This removes them from my company car that doesn't see enough "Love" from time to time. The bugs can etch into the clear material just like they do to paint.

[mc2hill]

Soak a few 'cheap' microfibers in the wash solution, pre-treat the bugs with WCW, and then place the MF's over the affected areas. The thin MF's really stick to the surface well. Let them sit for about 10 minutes, and repeat if necessary.

I have used this method to remove dried love bugs. I like it because it doesn't remove the protection.

[Chris@Adams]

On paint I use WCW, spray a lot on & let soak. The key to removing bugs is don't leave them on, remove them daily if necessary! The longer they are on the harder they are to get off!

[SIDetailing]

Next time I get my clients car i will try it. I have a ton of cheap MF towels that I don't use for detailing but ill try that method. Thank so much all for the advice.

[mc2hill]

The key to removing bugs is don't leave them on, remove them daily if necessary! The longer they are on the harder they are to get off!

 

Tell me about it! I have washed the wife's car 3 times in the past 10 days due to love bugs swarms. But I have perfected my bug cleaning technique! http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11404

[3PedalMINI]

Here is a link to the foaming sprayers and bottles...dirt cheap and look identical to the "auto" versions.

 

http://www.parish-supply.com/trigger_sprayers_and_bottles.htm

some "foaming" APC or Car wash would anilate those bugs...just like MC2HILL did in his link.

[SIDetailing]

From another forum I was recommended ***. Anyone heard or used this stuff?