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Bug Butter ??

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Midnite72, Sep 6, 2020.

  1. Sep 6, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 [OP] Anything DIRT !!

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    Cleaned up the work truck yesterday -
    LOT of truck !!

    WORST part was the Bug GUTS on the front of the huge box/ body behind cab !
    looking for suggestions on what product to apply to this section to make next clean up easier ???
    My go-to wax is Beadmaker on the cab of this truck and my Tundra - don’t know if that would work or if there is something BETTER ??

    THX for any HELP !!

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    Yes @War Machine & @Pudge have both steered me in the right direction several times before with anything detail related
    THX !!
     
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    I’ve had good luck with bug and tar remover with a micro fibre cloth.
     
  5. Sep 7, 2020 at 2:38 AM
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    THX- will try that out next time
     
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    I'm sorry your employer forces you to drive a Ram.
     
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    a product like klasse sealer glaze will give it a hard shell seal, so the bugs come off much easier.

    i've used half a dozen.

    bug off works ok

    turtle wax bug and tar is pretty terrible

    Seafoam bug-b-gone is easily the best. it doesn't require a lot of second passes.
     
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    A regular Bounce dryer sheet works great. Fill a small bucket with soap/water, wipe down the front of the car, windshield, mirrors, etc, with the sheet, hose it off, and the wash the entire car with a fresh buck of soap/water with your favorite sponge/mitt. You will be amazed at how well it works. It may take more than one. It's not abrasive or hurts the paint, it just softens the bugs.
     
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    This!
     
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    Another big fan of the bounce dyer sheet method here. I just wet down the front of the truck and start wiping.....then wash it, and usually follow up with beadmaker.
     
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    Good removal options like Bug Off and dryer sheets have already be mentioned. The only thing I know that works really well at making them easier to get off in the first place is PPF, which is expensive. I doubt the company would be interested in putting that on a work truck.

    Other than that, I don’t know of a good option to put on beforehand. Not even a ceramic coating has made a noticeable difference in my experience.
     
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  13. Sep 8, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    GREAT info !
    THX !
    I give them a try
     
  14. Sep 8, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    THANKS to ALL for your responses !!

    I have used the dryer sheet trick followed by quick detail spray on Tundra front end with much success between washes !!

    I will try the suggested pre bug applications and see how it goes
     
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