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Waxed over bugs on front bumper #2674740
07/06/19 10:25 AM
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So I bought a Tor-Red Magnum R/T that the previous owner waxed over hundreds of bugs.....not kidding. What steps should I take without destroying the clearcoat? Thanks


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Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: PAULS_340] #2674742
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Try some fine rubbing compound

Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #2674747
07/06/19 10:32 AM
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Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #2674749
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For me WD40 has helped with bugs in the past. On lighter paint colors I have used mothers mag wheel polish also.

Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: mopars4ever] #2674788
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at times, i have used kerosene on paint to remove nasty tar, bugs, and melted tire on 1/4 panel bottoms, but i don't know if that would screw up a nice paint job.
i don't have anything with nice paint, so take this suggestion with what you paid for it.
beer

Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: PAULS_340] #2674844
07/06/19 01:42 PM
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Having trailer I am forever cleaning bugs off. The only product that works reliability and does no damage is this.
https://machinistmate.com/products/machinist-mate-bug-remover
Not cheap, but works.

Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: njmopar] #2674945
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Awesome from the dollar store for a buck. Just detailed my truck and trailer, it was full of bugs. Wet it down with water. Spray the Awesome on and let it set a few minutes. 90% will come off with the 1st application. Even had to use it on the racecar after my last night race.
Doug

Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: dvw] #2674956
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Awesome does work well but really careful in full strength. It will stain, in particular glass and anodized metal. Does work really well for black streaks. You do need to wax after use.
The machinist mate stuff above is very neutral and will not strip wax.

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Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: njmopar] #2675036
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THANK YOU ALL.....


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Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: PAULS_340] #2675079
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This is the car I've used awesome on. No issues.
Doug

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Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: dvw] #2675128
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I mix the car wash detergent with hot tap water. Little elbow grease and the bugs are gone.


Keep old mopars alive.
Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: 2boltmain] #2675302
07/07/19 07:11 PM
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Are we talking Florida Love Bugs, if so, they are the worst. Just sand and rechrome. laugh2

Years back I iften used a baking soda paste/soap solution, thought it might have neutralized some of the bugs fluids, don't know for sure, maybe it just a useful soft abrasive.

It worked oK.


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: dvw] #2675314
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I'll have to keep that "Awesome" in mind. Never heard of it.

For me WD40 has worked wonders in several situations. That or Goo-Gone.

If those don't work, 150 grit sand paper. Haha, kidding of course.


Facts are stubborn things.
Re: Waxed over bugs on front bumper [Re: jcc] #2675356
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Originally Posted by jcc
Are we talking Florida Love Bugs, if so, they are the worst. Just sand and rechrome. laugh2

Years back I iften used a baking soda paste/soap solution, thought it might have neutralized some of the bugs fluids, don't know for sure, maybe it just a useful soft abrasive.

It worked oK.


LUV bugs in Florida.... fish flys in Meeeeeechigan !

Those little buggers cover the roadways sometimes and it causes accidents !

There was one notable one here some months ago .... 6 car pileup IIRC.







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