"love bugs"

Mac Daddy

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Don't know if anyone has problems, in other areas of the country like we do in Texas, with the black bugs aka "love bugs" sticking to the front of your vehicle...

"SOLUTION"
Put some warm water in a bucket and use a fabric softener sheet or drier sheet...wet the affected area of the vehicle and the sheet. Wipe the bugs off!!!..works like a charm
 
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skintback

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Yep there really bad down here in south florida, spray on some degreaser but don't let it dry and use a good brush.
 

Mac Daddy

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Skintback give the method I mentioned a try....I was totally amazed at how easy it was....I used the drier sheet(s) and warm water only....when I finished getting the bugs off then I used soap and a sponge and washed my truck....I haven't found anything in a can that works this good
 

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Little pains love anything. Last camping trip to Florida they were doing the wild thing in our frying pan as I tried to cook bacon. "Is that pepper on the bacon Honey?" "Yea, sure Babe. Eat up!"

Wonder if this works for other insect splats?
 

skintback

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Little pains love anything. Last camping trip to Florida they were doing the wild thing in our frying pan as I tried to cook bacon. "Is that pepper on the bacon Honey?" "Yea, sure Babe. Eat up!"

Wonder if this works for other insect splats?

LMAO :hehe:
 

skintback

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Skintback give the method I mentioned a try....I was totally amazed at how easy it was....I used the drier sheet(s) and warm water only....when I finished getting the bugs off then I used soap and a sponge and washed my truck....I haven't found anything in a can that works this good

I'll give it a shot thanks for info
 

Pondsy

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Yeah - a trip up to VT with the RV will leave your front end and windshield in tough shape. Headed up there in a week or so - if I get my truck back from GM. I can't wait to see if this works. Thanks for the tip.
 

lovette

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Used to live on the Gulf coast. Don't miss those little bastards one bit. Big pain in the ass twice a year.
 

Cornell

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Please tell me you guys don't use stiff bristled brushed on your paint and front end :( Thats terrible for your paint and leaves scratches everywhere. I use this(http://glimmerglassdetailing.com/bug-squash.html), spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two and it breaks down the bugs and other crap where ever you spray it. I use a sheep's-skin mitt to wash my truck because sponges and brushes scratch to paint if any dirt is stuck in them. (http://glimmerglassdetailing.com/shwami.html)
 

Mac Daddy

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Please tell me you guys don't use stiff bristled brushed on your paint and front end :( Thats terrible for your paint and leaves scratches everywhere. I use this(http://glimmerglassdetailing.com/bug-squash.html), spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two and it breaks down the bugs and other crap where ever you spray it. I use a sheep's-skin mitt to wash my truck because sponges and brushes scratch to paint if any dirt is stuck in them. (http://glimmerglassdetailing.com/shwami.html)

dont need a brush with the fabric softener sheets...didn't scratch the paint either