The bug splattered front bumper

[SimpleS14]

For about two months now I've been driving my car on average 80 miles a day, 6 days a week and I haven't had the chance to clean (or detail the car). So now I have the time, but the front bumper is covered with rock chips and bug splatter. I know nothing but a repaint can solve the rock chips, but I'm stuck on getting rid of the bug splatter. A simple wipe and wash doesn't help, and I have yet to use a pressure washer and I'm too lazy to get some rubbing compound (for now).

Do anyone have any suggestions?

[89dc240]

So, get some bug and tar remover, *goof-off removed from reccomended method*. Elbow grease, and patience. Or pressure washer and setup/take down time.

Hot water and soap works good on bugs too.

[j00ni3]

try window washer fluid... no goof off... rips paint off

[Landers]

Wheel cleaner FTW all day

[bigOdom1]

you all fail get some acrysol or other body solvent. put a little on the corner of a rag and wipe the bugs away

[WilloW]

So, get some bug and tar remover, or maybe goof-off. Elbow grease, and patience. Or pressure washer and setup/take down time.

Hot water and soap works good on bugs too.

Turtle Wax tar and bug remover works real well. Listen to j00ni3 and DON'T use Goof-Off on your paint.

[FinalDrive]

soap & water to get most of the bugs off, followed by a clay bar to get the rest removed

[Ca_laurier]

pressure washer will take them right out, if your repainting your bumper i wouldn't care about it flaking

[okterrific]

all lose. Rubbing alcohol FTW!

[foursidenine]

soap and hot water maybe some fingernail love on the tougher ones.

[OBEEWON]

Toothpaste...don't ask how I know.

[steve shadows]

carb cleaner



















no no please jk:cj:

[silviaguy240]

soap & water to get most of the bugs off, followed by a clay bar to get the rest removed

second. just make sure you use enough lubricant for the clay bar.

[Phlip]

This would be, likely, the ONLY time I suggest the employment of dish detergent, and I am only doing so because you've suggested some chipping of the bumper and a forthcoming repaint. Do so with the hottest water you can stand, and only do it on that one spot.
Be prepared to polish and wax, because it is taking those off with it.

[FinalDrive]

yes, use lots of lubricant with the clay bar. you can put nasty swirl marks on your clearcoat if you don't

[SimpleS14]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I don't have to worry about clearcoat since my paint doesn't use it (anyone remembers my roller paint job). I'm going to look for that Turtle Wax application and a clay bar.

[EDacIouSX]

all lose. Rubbing alcohol FTW!

that rips paint off. you want the bug to get off the bumper w/o ripping the paint with it.

[burnsauto]

Toothpaste...don't ask how I know.

that reminds me of an old trick i heard from an old hotrodder awhile back. back in the day before bug/tar remover...they would use creamy peanut butter, just apply where needed, and gently rub around.

[okterrific]

No it doesn't. Rubbing alcohol does not take paint off. Its an ancient valet secret. Rubbing alcohol FTW.

[smurfgcr]

i tend to leave the bugs as a reminder to all other bugs that death is iminent if they stay in my way. hot soapy water is what i use for a good clean though.