Cleaning Bugs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

aghuman · 05-12-2013, 03:21 PM

I do a ton of highway driving and accumulate a lot of bugs on my bumper, headlights, mirrors etc. and I was wondering what materials/techniques you all use to get rid of them. I don't want to get to aggressive with scrubbing with my wash mitt in fear of scratching the surface but I was thinking of getting a strong cleaner like simple green but I know that has it's downsides too.

Any tips/suggestions?

ArKiTeCkT · 05-12-2013, 03:29 PM

If you use any harsh chemicals like bug and tar remover, make sure its done in a shaded area. Wax the area afterwards because they make the paint REALLY DRY. I normally just wash the area, since the shampoo (DP Auto Bath Shampoo) I use already comes with some sort of conditioner.

Xdragonxb0i · 05-13-2013, 11:24 PM

clean it realy good and get a clear bra, it will make cleaning it so much easier.

I live in Arkasas (moskito capital) takes about 20 Mins to clean my front bumper with just ONR

smbstyle · 05-14-2013, 09:45 AM

I use the Pinnacle bug scrub sponge and Poorboys Bug Squash; purchased from AutoGeek and it works great. We have love bugs down in here which will eat through your clearcoat if left on for a few days, and they will absolutely cover your car (see picture of my old CTS-V below)

After I do an initial wash; whatever is left on the front end, I've got a separate "bug bucket" with this sponge and diluted solution of this cleaner.

Perfections · 05-14-2013, 10:46 PM

Spray optimum power clean on front end, let sit 30-45 seconds and wash car like normal. Spray wax with optimum car wax after to renew the protection. Simple, fast and cheap.

Mr. Sparkle · 05-15-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perfections

Spray optimum power clean on front end, let sit 30-45 seconds and wash car like normal. Spray wax with optimum car wax after to renew the protection. Simple, fast and cheap.

beat me to it. Optimum power clean is safe on paint diluted 10:1 or even 3:1

if they are really stubborn, you'd need something like stoner's tarminator

either way you should reapply some type of protection after (wax / sealant). Any all purpose cleaner or tar remover will strip off any protection on the paint

Perfections · 05-15-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

beat me to it. Optimum power clean is safe on paint diluted 10:1 or even 3:1

if they are really stubborn, you'd need something like stoner's tarminator

either way you should reapply some type of protection after (wax / sealant). Any all purpose cleaner or tar remover will strip off any protection on the paint

Shoot I'm doing 1:1 on the crazy love bugs we're having!

05-12-2013, 03:21 PM	#1
aghuman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 222 Thanks: 116 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cleaning Bugs I do a ton of highway driving and accumulate a lot of bugs on my bumper, headlights, mirrors etc. and I was wondering what materials/techniques you all use to get rid of them. I don't want to get to aggressive with scrubbing with my wash mitt in fear of scratching the surface but I was thinking of getting a strong cleaner like simple green but I know that has it's downsides too. Any tips/suggestions?

05-13-2013, 11:24 PM	#3
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	clean it realy good and get a clear bra, it will make cleaning it so much easier. I live in Arkasas (moskito capital) takes about 20 Mins to clean my front bumper with just ONR __________________

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05-12-2013, 03:29 PM	#2
ArKiTeCkT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2010 Gen Coupe, 2013 BRZ 6MT S.Tech Location: Toronto Posts: 229 Thanks: 22 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you use any harsh chemicals like bug and tar remover, make sure its done in a shaded area. Wax the area afterwards because they make the paint REALLY DRY. I normally just wash the area, since the shampoo (DP Auto Bath Shampoo) I use already comes with some sort of conditioner.

05-14-2013, 09:45 AM	#4
smbstyle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 224 Thanked 681 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use the Pinnacle bug scrub sponge and Poorboys Bug Squash; purchased from AutoGeek and it works great. We have love bugs down in here which will eat through your clearcoat if left on for a few days, and they will absolutely cover your car (see picture of my old CTS-V below) After I do an initial wash; whatever is left on the front end, I've got a separate "bug bucket" with this sponge and diluted solution of this cleaner.

05-14-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
Perfections Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Murano Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Spray optimum power clean on front end, let sit 30-45 seconds and wash car like normal. Spray wax with optimum car wax after to renew the protection. Simple, fast and cheap.

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