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    Bug / Tar removal

    Hey Everyone,

    Just curious what products / methods you find most useful for removing bug juice from bumpers, mirrors etc...

    Bumpers seem to be the biggest PITA and I am still learning.

    Any input would be helpful


    Thanks,


    BK

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    Depends on the severity of the damage from bugs. Some vehicles require the services of a paint shop to remedy bug damage.

    For fresh bugs I use 3M`s tar and adhesive remover.

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    i use xenit citrus from stoner

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    I`ve used the Meguiar`s and like it a lot.
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    I use turtle wax bug and tar remover, works pretty good.

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    I second that Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. It has worked great for me. Sometimes you have to let it sit on there a bit, but it breaks the stuff down good. I also have this yellow bug/tar removal sponge that helps scrub the debris off.

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    Citrus from stoners and Meguiars bug and tar remover

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    Originally posted by brianjake99
    i use xenit citrus from stoner
    :yeah ......or, if it hasn`t sat for weeks before attempts to remove it I use Poorboys S&W.
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    Thanks for the help guys.

    I appreciate it

    Brian



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    If you can catch them before the sun bakes them on, S&W works well. The secret for me is to make sure there is a good coat of UPP (or similar product) on the car ... especially the front bumper ... It makes the removal with S&W or car wash shampoo so much easier. The problem with stronger bug and tar removers is that most of them also remove the wax or sealant.
    So S&W to remove and the Final Detail to renew that slick surface.
    Sorry I am so long winded today.
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    Thanks Kim!!

    That is a bit reassuring to hear. I have a couple layers of EX-P on the car.......most recently Thursday. Of course I spent Friday driving from Harrisburg to Philly and back gathering bugs as I went

    :doh

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    Originally posted by kimwallace
    If you can catch them before the sun bakes them on, S&W works well. The secret for me is to make sure there is a good coat of UPP (or similar product) on the car ... especially the front bumper ... It makes the removal with S&W or car wash shampoo so much easier. The problem with stronger bug and tar removers is that most of them also remove the wax or sealant.
    So S&W to remove and the Final Detail to renew that slick surface.
    Sorry I am so long winded today.
    I`ve been using Poorboy`s Bird Sh#t Remover for removing bug splatter. It`s a slightly stronger version of S&W. Just Spray, let soak for several seconds, then carefully wipe off.

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    for bugs-stoners invisaglass...dont laugh it works awesome for me.
    tar 3m

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    A glass cleaner with ammonia in it will get them off real quick or you buy just ammonia and dilute 2 to 1. I would recomend that you rewax again after but ammonia in any form seems to work really quick for me.. Again though just make sure you re-protect the area again as it can dry out the paint similiar to dawn dishwashing soap..
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