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Bug and tar remover?
Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:39 pm
What can I use to get bug and tar residue off my truck? I have tried all the commercial stuff with little success. Is acetone too harsh if applied in small amounts?
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 10:40 pm
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Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:12 pm to mudcat tiger
Those bugs from Lake Pontchartrain? I tried everything I could think of, including my cranked up pressure washer. Had to clay bar and compound them out
Tar comes off with WD40
Tar comes off with WD40
Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:47 am to mudcat tiger
I use the bug remover from Chemical Guys. Spray it on and let it sit for a couple minutes and you can wipe the bugs off with a towel.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:19 am to onelochevy
Baking soda and water won’t take the bugs off? It takes lovebugs off.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:02 am to mudcat tiger
proactive and prevention after you get the bugs off is to spray front bumper, grill and front of truck with PAM...
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:03 am to mudcat tiger
WD40
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:01 am to mudcat tiger
WD40 and a Bounce dryer sheet.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:33 am to mudcat tiger
Posted on 7/22/19 at 8:37 am to mylsuhat
turtle wax makes a good one but its hard to find. Its not a spray bottle but a foam can.
When you wash your vehicle down before cleaning spray the foam all over the grill and let it work a little.
works great for bugs not so much for tar.
When you wash your vehicle down before cleaning spray the foam all over the grill and let it work a little.
works great for bugs not so much for tar.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:17 am to mudcat tiger
For bugs, particularly “love bugs” I find a wet fabric softener sheet works best.
For tar I’ve used WD 40 and elbow grease.
For tar I’ve used WD 40 and elbow grease.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:42 am to mudcat tiger
Magic eraser works pretty good but keeping your paint cleaned and waxed is the key once you get them off.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:47 am to skidry
Don't use magic eraser on your paint. It's basically fine sandpaper
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:54 am to mudcat tiger
Turtle wax foam for the little bugs. I think I got it at pep boys.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 11:21 am to mudcat tiger
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Go to a janitorial or tool rental place buy one of these cut it into squares use your car wash soap and water should come off it will clean it off acetone May dull the clear coat
Go to a janitorial or tool rental place buy one of these cut it into squares use your car wash soap and water should come off it will clean it off acetone May dull the clear coat
Posted on 7/22/19 at 2:57 pm to mudcat tiger
wd40 takes it right off and doesnt strip off the wax or harm your paint 
Posted on 7/22/19 at 3:10 pm to mudcat tiger
Don't use Acetone it will ruin your paint. Also don't use baking soda or fabric softer sheets they are all abrasive and will scratch your paint.
I use this
with this 
The trick is to let the bug and tar remover to sit for awhile.
I use this
with this The trick is to let the bug and tar remover to sit for awhile.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:34 pm to lsujunky
Dryer sheets. Dampen and go to work
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