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New truck and love bugs
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:15 am
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:15 am
My "new" truck has attracted a few love bugs and they are a pain to get off. Does anyone have a solution to getting rid of these pests? I've tried WD-40 and a couple of other homemade "solutions" I saw on Youtube, but I'm having trouble with the ones that have been there a while. I didn't buy the truck brand new, but it's fairly new. I just don't want to damage the paint.
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Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:28 am to Smell the crawfish
Dawn.. dryer sheets
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:43 am to Smell the crawfish
dryer sheets
Posted on 1/12/20 at 12:16 pm to Smell the crawfish
just dont let them dry
every morning while dew is still fresh they will wash right off with the water hose if you try
i also do this before parking overnight to get the majority of the dead bodies off
PS - if they are sticking then wax your truck, they cant stick it it has a good wax job
every morning while dew is still fresh they will wash right off with the water hose if you try
i also do this before parking overnight to get the majority of the dead bodies off
PS - if they are sticking then wax your truck, they cant stick it it has a good wax job
This post was edited on 1/12/20 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 1/12/20 at 12:30 pm to Taffeta
quote:explain this method, pls.
Dawn.. dryer sheets
Posted on 1/12/20 at 12:41 pm to White Bear
quote:
explain this method, pls.
Wipe
Posted on 1/12/20 at 12:41 pm to White Bear
Wet a bounce sheet and softly wipe them off. Be sure to clean off after with soapy water and rinse. At least that is what I was told
They come off easily
They come off easily
This post was edited on 1/12/20 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 1/12/20 at 1:45 pm to Nado Jenkins83
I keep a microfiber cloth or a bug sponge in the vehicle. Clean daily. Also belong to a car wash club. Geaux Clean. They lose money on me.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 4:32 pm to White Bear
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explain this method, pls.
Wet a bounce dryer sheet and gently rub the bugs off. It is amazing how easily this removes even stuck on dried love bugs. Just make sure to follow it up with a good car wash formula and rinse well, and overall maintain a good coat of wax or protecting product on the face of your truck. Trust us, it works.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 4:55 pm to Smell the crawfish
Wet dryer sheets
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:06 pm to Smell the crawfish
Where are you that’s getting love bugs this time of year. They are normally out in May/June and late August/September
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:15 pm to foj1981
What color is the truck.
First off don't ever let the dead bugs dry. They have acid in them that will eat your paint.
Dryer sheets work but will scratch the crap out your truck if not super careful.
Turtle wax makes a foam spray bug and tar remover. Spray it on while your washing and let it sit for a few minutes. Then wash off with your soap and towel.
First off don't ever let the dead bugs dry. They have acid in them that will eat your paint.
Dryer sheets work but will scratch the crap out your truck if not super careful.
Turtle wax makes a foam spray bug and tar remover. Spray it on while your washing and let it sit for a few minutes. Then wash off with your soap and towel.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:46 pm to geaux88
Thanks guys. We had a bunch of LBs up here year before last.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:54 pm to Smell the crawfish
Posted on 1/13/20 at 12:07 pm to Success
Forget all of that stuff. I tried the dryer sheets and they smear and make a mess.
Buy a $3.00 empty plastic spray bottle from Lowes. Buy a $1.00 bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide from Wal Mart. A bit more expensive at drug stores.
Put 50% HP in spray bottle and 50% water.
Spray on car and windshield and watch the bugs turn white and fizz up almost instantly. No scrubbing at all!!!
Easily wipe off with a pass or two of a wet rag.
When I travel, I carry a bottle in the trunk with a rag in a zip lock bag
Just don't make the mistake of letting them bake on the front of the car for a few days before you try to remove them, as they will permanently damage the paint.
thank me later.
Buy a $3.00 empty plastic spray bottle from Lowes. Buy a $1.00 bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide from Wal Mart. A bit more expensive at drug stores.
Put 50% HP in spray bottle and 50% water.
Spray on car and windshield and watch the bugs turn white and fizz up almost instantly. No scrubbing at all!!!
Easily wipe off with a pass or two of a wet rag.
When I travel, I carry a bottle in the trunk with a rag in a zip lock bag
Just don't make the mistake of letting them bake on the front of the car for a few days before you try to remove them, as they will permanently damage the paint.
thank me later.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 12:13 pm to Smell the crawfish
Get a white buffing pad for floors WHITE! Cut it up in squares when you wash your truck use it with normal car wash solution it won’t scratch your paint
Posted on 1/13/20 at 12:37 pm to Cracker
Nothing is easier or works better than dryer sheets.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:55 pm to Hamma1122
The hydrogen peroxide and water is by far, the easiest to get the bugs off.
Try it and see.
You will ditch the dryer sheets.......
Try it and see.
You will ditch the dryer sheets.......
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