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JoeScooby · 06-15-2006, 03:47 PM

Anyone know how to get those nasty dried up bug guts off your hood/bumper? I have tried some stuff.. hot hot water, fabric softner, bug & tar remover, even went as far as using 3M adhesive remover on a undisclosed portion of hood.

NOT COMMING OFF.

peteyturbo · 06-15-2006, 06:25 PM

kerosene followed by an abrasive clearcoat aleaner (like rubbing compound).. If that won't get it nothing will..

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Originally Posted by JoeScooby

Anyone know how to get those nasty dried up bug guts off your hood/bumper? I have tried some stuff.. hot hot water, fabric softner, bug & tar remover, even went as far as using 3M adhesive remover on a undisclosed portion of hood.

NOT COMMING OFF.

Buster · 06-16-2006, 01:34 AM

Try a claybar and some soapy water, soap it up first and let it sit. then soap again and claybar it.. gently, and then clean it off.

Gorilla Unit 33 · 06-16-2006, 04:56 AM

wet sand it and then buff it back out

2slowMX5 · 07-06-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

wet sand it and then buff it back out

That is definately a last ditch effort.

To the OP, try and find a rubbing compond that is slightly abrasive. It will remove any imperfection, BUT you most certainly will need a good buffer and wax to fill in the minute scratches left from the abrasive...

good luck.

ohh and search the autopia.com site for more info

gary · 06-16-2006, 05:18 AM

wow where do you drive... I don't want those bugs on my car. I noticed if I keep a good coat of wax on my bumper, mirrors, and hood I never have trouble getting bugs off. Even after a couple of days of sun on them.

JoeScooby · 06-16-2006, 11:12 AM

Medford, iIm trying to stay away from compound and wet sanding...

05Accent · 06-16-2006, 11:42 AM

eh never had that problem.. i never really let bugs chill in my bumper for more then a day or so.. espically in the sun.

bastid · 07-01-2006, 07:13 PM

Try one of these, they work great! Just grab some suds, and start working on the bugs/guts

http://www.ocdgarage.com/hosasc.html

I've purchased from Brett @ OCD before with great results. Really top notch guy/company... /plug

06-15-2006, 03:47 PM	#1
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Bugs, bug guts, paint, and heat Anyone know how to get those nasty dried up bug guts off your hood/bumper? I have tried some stuff.. hot hot water, fabric softner, bug & tar remover, even went as far as using 3M adhesive remover on a undisclosed portion of hood. NOT COMMING OFF. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

06-16-2006, 01:34 AM	#3
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Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	wet sand it and then buff it back out __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

06-16-2006, 11:12 AM	#7
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Medford, iIm trying to stay away from compound and wet sanding... __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

07-01-2006, 07:13 PM	#9
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	Try one of these, they work great! Just grab some suds, and start working on the bugs/guts http://www.ocdgarage.com/hosasc.html I've purchased from Brett @ OCD before with great results. Really top notch guy/company... /plug __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler

06-16-2006, 05:18 AM	#6
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	wow where do you drive... I don't want those bugs on my car. I noticed if I keep a good coat of wax on my bumper, mirrors, and hood I never have trouble getting bugs off. Even after a couple of days of sun on them.

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