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cliff · 05-07-2019, 10:21 AM

Does anyone have a solution for keeping "Love Bugs" from sticking to the front of your car? I live in Florida and after a 50 mile trip the front of the care looks like it has a black bumper. I use a bra on my car but can't find one to fit my wife Sub. thanks

AJ32162 · 05-07-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cliff

Does anyone have a solution for keeping "Love Bugs" from sticking to the front of your car? I live in Florida and after a 50 mile trip the front of the care looks like it has a black bumper. I use a bra on my car but can't find one to fit my wife Sub. thanks

WD-40?

Tcoat · 05-07-2019, 11:36 AM

Clean it and wax the living hell outta' it. You can go with a clear bra as well but I have found that nothing beats a good coat of wax for cleaning bugs off.
Or you could do like I do and park near a wasp nest. Those suckers will pick a bumper clean of bug carcasses in minutes.

Leonardo · 05-07-2019, 11:43 AM

WD-40? Only do this if you HATE your car.

Seriously, Wax is the way to go. Then wash them off regularly. The bugs contain a natural acid that eats paint.

AJ32162 · 05-07-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

WD-40? Only do this if you HATE your car.

Seriously, Wax is the way to go. Then wash them off regularly. The bugs contain a natural acid that eats paint.

What is the problem you have with using WD-40?

Leonardo · 05-07-2019, 12:33 PM

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What is the problem you have with using WD-40?

It is NOT for paint. Just because Playdoh is non-toxic, does not mean it's food. And just because WD40 is "safe" for use around paint, does not mean its for spraying on your paint. Thats what wax is for.

Pedro13 · 05-07-2019, 12:35 PM

The only effective way to keep clean your car is wash it as often as you can...I know that during workdays is tough, so my recommendation is to buy one of this "season pass" car wash and wash your baby as often as you can(in a touchless car wash, obviously). Mine is white and have a clear bra but at least in Canadian Spring-Summer nothing is more effective than a good car wash...

AJ32162 · 05-07-2019, 12:39 PM

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It is NOT for paint. Just because Playdoh is non-toxic, does not mean it's food. And just because WD40 is "safe" for use around paint, does not mean its for spraying on your paint. Thats what wax is for.

Good luck with removing love bugs using only wax. Oh, wait, you don't live in Florida do you? Do you have a lot of love bugs in Eugene?

spike021 · 05-07-2019, 12:59 PM

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Good luck with removing love bugs using only wax. Oh, wait, you don't live in Florida do you? Do you have a lot of love bugs in Eugene?

Not sure what your complaint is? You asked for advice and you got it. Not his fault you don't like it.

I'll go with the rest and say that if you really want to maintain your paint then using a good wax _and_ keeping the bumper clean (as in washing it often enough that bugs aren't on there longer than a couple of days at most) are going to be the best option.

Leonardo · 05-07-2019, 12:59 PM

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Good luck with removing love bugs using only wax. Oh, wait, you don't live in Florida do you? Do you have a lot of love bugs in Eugene?

Not sure where I live has anything to do with my understanding of paint.

I used to work at a paint shop. WD40 is not for paint.

And good luck to you too!

AJ32162 · 05-07-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Not sure what your complaint is? You asked for advice and you got it. Not his fault you don't like it.

I'll go with the rest and say that if you really want to maintain your paint then using a good wax _and_ keeping the bumper clean (as in washing it often enough that bugs aren't on there longer than a couple of days at most) are going to be the best option.

Sorry, but you must have me confused with another poster...the OP, perhaps. I never asked anyone for "advise".

spike021 · 05-07-2019, 01:06 PM

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Sorry, but you must have me confused with another poster...the OP, perhaps. I never asked anyone for "advise".

Nah, definitely meant you. But you're right that you didn't ask for 'advice'.

Tcoat · 05-07-2019, 01:20 PM

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Good luck with removing love bugs using only wax. Oh, wait, you don't live in Florida do you? Do you have a lot of love bugs in Eugene?

We don't live in Florida but that doesn't mean we don't get similar swarms of squishy bugs.
If you use lots of wax and then wash with hot water the wax actually comes off taking the bugs with it. Then you just rewax. Not a difficult concept and there are no miracle instant fixes for bugs no matter where you are.

Mayflies Northern US and Canada. Florida is just not that unique (well not for bugs)

AJ32162 · 05-07-2019, 01:22 PM

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Not sure where I live has anything to do with my understanding of paint.

I used to work at a paint shop. WD40 is not for paint.

And good luck to you too!

"WD40 is not for paint". While I do agree that WD-40 is not specifically formulated to remove love bugs from automotive paint it is effective in removing them without damaging the paint.

I have been dealing with the removal of love bugs twice a year for nearly 50 years and WD-40 works well.

If you don't live in Florida I highly doubt that you understand the magnitude of the problem here.

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