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Love Bug Strategy
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:31 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:31 am
Just bought a new truck, just in time for prime love bug season.
I have to travel for work and will be staying at hotels after driving through the swarms.
What is the best strategy for avoiding paint damage?
I have to travel for work and will be staying at hotels after driving through the swarms.
What is the best strategy for avoiding paint damage?
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Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:33 am to RanchoLaPuerto
WD40
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:34 am to RanchoLaPuerto
It’s a depreciating asset and means of transportation. Roll with it and let it ride
Is damage from love bugs still an issue in 2026?
Is damage from love bugs still an issue in 2026?
This post was edited on 8/20/26 at 10:36 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:37 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Ceramic coating or keep it waxed to prevent them from sticking
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:38 am to Shexter
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Ceramic coating or keep it waxed to prevent them from sticking
Done that.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:38 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Paint protection film
Also a damp dryer sheet works well to wipe them off.
Also a damp dryer sheet works well to wipe them off.
This post was edited on 8/20/26 at 10:40 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:39 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Just keep it under 35 mph and they will bounce off.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:39 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Put a decent wax on it.
Lighty coat the painted surfaces with Pam
Remove love higs with damp dryer sheets.
Lighty coat the painted surfaces with Pam
Remove love higs with damp dryer sheets.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:40 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Cutting grass yesterday My backyard had more love bugs than i have ever seen. It was like a wall it them at every step
Almost none in my front yard
Almost none in my front yard
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:40 am to billjamin
quote:
Paint protection film
Just sought a quote. Good idea.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:43 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Get a car wash membership and go through constantly
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:45 am to N2cars
quote:
Lighty coat the painted surfaces with Pam
Never do this. I tried, when I got home I had a sticky mess of LB's smashed over the front. Took a lot of bug & tar remover to clean.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:46 am to RanchoLaPuerto
quote:
Just sought a quote. Good idea.
For reference I paid $2200 for full front + half roof, A pillars, 1/4 panel impact areas, and spoiler on the mustang. And $7k for full vehicle and windshield film on my SUV.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:52 am to andouille
I've done it several times and never had that issue.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:56 am to billjamin
I have a love/ hate relationship with film.
It's hell to remove (or used to be) for repaint. The yellowing has gotten much better in recent years
That said, I put in on the sports cars and RV, but not the truck.
It's hell to remove (or used to be) for repaint. The yellowing has gotten much better in recent years
That said, I put in on the sports cars and RV, but not the truck.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 10:59 am to Cosmo
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Get a car wash membership and go through constantly
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Two things.
I will be at hotels for days after traveling, and I often arrive pretty late.
Also, doen't constant car washign damage/swirl the clear coat?
Posted on 8/20/26 at 11:00 am to Bullfrog
Bullfrog
WD40 prior to driving or to remove dead ones?
WD40 prior to driving or to remove dead ones?
Posted on 8/20/26 at 11:02 am to RanchoLaPuerto
A bra?
In b4 what year is it dot jpeg
In b4 what year is it dot jpeg
Posted on 8/20/26 at 11:05 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Wax it. Use a bug and tar spray like Mothers to remove them.
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