Bugs

[euan]

I've discovered that the front of the new motor is quite attractive to bugs, and as it's onf the wide side it collects quite a few.

Any recommendations for anything to help remove the poor things?

[Julz]

I can personally recommend Turtle Wax Tar and Bug Remover, this stuff is great, takes tar off really easily too and it also contains a polish so you don't necessarily have to go over the bits again with the good old Megs polish!!

[Big Col]

I can personally recommend the Megs lambswool mitt with bug remover on one side! It's the business.

[Wul]

EEK! Colin - please tell me your not using that bit on your paintwork!! well seeing you don't have a black bonnet!!

Euan - i haven't tried the bug/tar spot removers - but Julz's recommendation sounds a good one - although not sure how it can dissolve tar and still leave a layer of wax:question:

Firstly a well waxed car means the bugs don't bond straight to the paint so are easier to wash off - I usually try a couple of things - a strong mix of wash soloution in a squirty bottle and leave to soak for a bit before washing - or for really bad bits an old bath towel soaked in warm water and laid over the front of the car to soften them bad boys up!

[euan]

Thanks guys, I'll try the turtle wax stuff and see how it goes.

This is a bit gross, it's not actually the bugs themselves, it's the bloody mess they leave behind that I'm struggling to get off. The car is actually due a wax, but having just moved house it's been a bit neglected. Will give it some tlc next week when I'm on holiday. Mightly impressed by the car last night - got a 2 metre long flat pack bookcase in the back and had the boot lid shut! Couldn't believe it as I thought it'd be hanging out by about 30cm.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

EEK! Colin - please tell me your not using that bit on your paintwork!! well seeing you don't have a black bonnet!!

<grins happily and puts his fishing gear away>

[Wul]

Ya bugger ye!