Any other helpful tips on bug guts?

[SVT01LIGHTNING]

Bugs and black paint, heck any paint, don't go together haha. I've done some research and what seems to be most popular is soaking them with waterless wash before actually washing. I've also seen where claying can help even using APC. Any other advice? I'll be doing a full detail soon for a show from a good hand polish all the way to americana.

[egott_91]

Claying is the most effective. If you soak them with waterless wash before the wash it'll help soften them up so that they're somewhat easier to remove. If, however, you plan on claying, don't waste the waterless wash in the first place. Just my opinion though. More cost effective.

[mc2hill]

I 'soak' them by dipping thin MF towels in the wash solution and place them over the bugs for 5-10 minutes.  This works great for love bugs.  You can use your Adam's towels for this, but they get so heavy when wet that they don't work on vertical panels well.   http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/18701-removing-bugs-soaking-method/?hl=bugs

[SVT01LIGHTNING]

Ok thanks man. I'm gonna have to see if I can still find my clay bar. I bought one a couple years ago hope it's still good. I know I left it sealed and in the container haha

[Feets31]

Soak it, wash it then clay it.   All Purpose Cleaner will strip the wax so only use that when you are re-waxing the car. 

[SVT01LIGHTNING]

I 'soak' them by dipping thin MF towels in the wash solution and place them over the bugs for 5-10 minutes.  This works great for love bugs.  You can use your Adam's towels for this, but they get so heavy when wet that they don't work on vertical panels well.   http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/18701-removing-bugs-soaking-method/?hl=bugs

Thanks ill give that a shot also. The worst is the front bumper cover on my truck so it should be fun getting it to look right again

[Chris@Adams]

Once you get them off apply a coat of QS on your front bumper cover etc....so the next time they will not stick as bad.

[SVT01LIGHTNING]

Will do. I know I've got enough quick sealant left to do the whole truck again

[SVT01LIGHTNING]

Soaked all the bugs on front bumper cover with waterless wash before the actual wash. Seemed to help a bit but some were stubborn. Took my clay bar to them and it helped even more but what remains is either really tough to remove and require more elbow grease or they've etched into my paint. Gonna give it another go later on in the week!

[egott_91]

Depending on how long they've been on there, they could require some elbow grease while claying. If repeated claying doesn't remove them, they might be etched, which could be reduced/corrected with machine polishing.

Edited July 22, 2014 by egott_91

[Beemer]

The easiest way to get bug guts off is IMMEDIATELY.

[Team Adam's]

Depending on how long they've been on there, they could require some elbow grease while claying. If repeated claying doesn't remove them, they might be etched, which could be reduced/corrected with machine polishing.

 

Erik nailed it.

 

If repeated claying isn't yielding any improvement, it's time to break out the machine and polish them away.  4" Focus Pads on a drill are my weapon of choice for bur etching and isolated water spots.  Makes QUICK work of them!