How to get old bugs off paint

[justin443]

what is the best method (if any) to get old splattered bugs off paint? i left them on a little too long because i have been super busy and now they are rock hard and it looks like they did eat through the clearcoat and are starting to eat through paint, i washed them off, but what is the best way to get this nasty s#!t off!?

 

[Trupiano]

Bug off or any type or bug/tar remover should work well to remove them. Then the area's going to need some major paint/clear coat attention.

 

[justin443]

cool, thanks

 

[Liquidoxygen]

Simple green car wash from any Canadian tire type store

-pour straight into spray bottle
-spray straight onto vehicle
-let soak for ten
-spray off with hose


Cleans everything off every time and its only 5 bucks a jug.

 

[justin443]

is that only sold in canada?

i dont think i have ever seen that around town

 

[Sharp Charge]

is that only sold in canada?

i dont think i have ever seen that around town

Where to Buy

 

[bigbadram1500]

I've had good luck with Bug & Tar Remover, made by Gunk.

 

[SmokedRam]

I use good ole elbow grease.

 

[Sagebrush2500]

I'd try kerosene... just sop it all over the bugs and let it sit a while... may need to scrub a bit.

Most bug n' tar remover seems to be just buffered kerosene.

 

[MADDOG]

Bug and Tar Cleaner or try a clay bar!

 

[BlueRamMan]

ADAM'S All Purpose Cleaner soak wih your wash then hit up the stuck on stuff with a clay bar. polish then a couple coats of wax to help prevent future bug buildup

 

[justin443]

yeah i just didnt want to ruin my whole clay bar on bugs, but if thats the only option... il try some bug and tar remover then clay bar the truck and wax. thanks i appreciate the input

 

[BlueRamMan]

Clay bars last a long while. One session shouldn't kill one

 

[Sagebrush2500]

Clay bars last a long while. One session shouldn't kill one

I always thought so - I've had them last a long time but earlier this year I used a new one up on a buddy's truck that hadn't seen a good washing ffor a while.

 

[lhcbec]

First try WD 40 It's the best road tar remover. If that doesn't work use Naptha. That works getting the leftover glue off when you debadge.

 

[Wetsider]

50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle. Spray it on, let it soak, then use a soft rag soaked with the same solution to clean them off. It'll break down the (basically) protein of the dried-on bug guts for easy removal. Works like a charm and is super safe for your paint - with no abrasion risk.

 

[Graygoose]

Presoak with glass cleaner.

 

[Grad12]

Elbow grease does work great. Use a sham cloth or one of those space age microfibers.