MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: luca on June 30, 2009, 03:54:17 pm

Title: Product for removing insects
Post by: luca on June 30, 2009, 03:54:17 pm: Whats the best product for getting dried on insects off the front of the car and windscreen?
Do i use it before washing the car?
Thanks :smiley:
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: tony_danza on June 30, 2009, 04:39:29 pm: Very cool stuff for the lazy.... I love it.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-amp-drying/chemical-guys-strong-wash-bug-bugger-/prod_183.html
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: luca on June 30, 2009, 04:42:39 pm: Thanks tony :happy2:
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: tony_danza on June 30, 2009, 04:45:34 pm: No worries.

I've got one of those cheap karcher snow foamy things (a tenner, I think?) so I just put 2 caps in, top it up with water and blast the car... 1 minute later, rinse off and wash as normal.

The crap it pulls off your paint is ace!!
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: luca on June 30, 2009, 04:46:51 pm: Got a snowfoam lance too so will use that on the front end of the car :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: J5BWS on July 01, 2009, 12:25:43 am: I use Autoglym Bug and Insect Remover then snow foam it, it works a treat! :)
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 10:52:11 am: Quote from: J5BWS on July 01, 2009, 12:25:43 am
I use Autoglym Bug and Insect Remover then snow foam it, it works a treat! :)

Just got some AG stuff - do you squirt onto the front and then snow foam or do you wash and wipe off the AG then snowfoam?
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: J5BWS on July 03, 2009, 10:54:02 am: Quote from: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 10:52:11 am
Quote from: J5BWS on July 01, 2009, 12:25:43 am
I use Autoglym Bug and Insect Remover then snow foam it, it works a treat! :)

Just got some AG stuff - do you squirt onto the front and then snow foam or do you wash and wipe off the AG then snowfoam?

I squirt it on, leave it for about 3-5 mins then give it a jet wash, then use the snow foam etc...
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 12:26:17 pm: cheers will give a bash this weekend
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: J5BWS on July 03, 2009, 12:28:10 pm: Quote from: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 12:26:17 pm
cheers will give a bash this weekend

No worries, you and me both as I seem to have collected a few dead bodies this week!!
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 12:36:44 pm: thought about running with my lights off at night i'm sure the rozza's wouldn't mind :P

Seem to have half of essex wildlife stuck to the front at the moment
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: JPC on July 03, 2009, 02:22:58 pm: i dont think the lights will do anything mate! try it though, id love to hear your findings! ;)
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 02:59:22 pm: If I dont write on here for a few days you know I ended up in a ditch :P

Think I will be a good boy and just have the pain of cleaning them off.

Anyone know on the back of a Megs Mitt if that bug remover can damage paint? Been to scared to try
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: JPC on July 03, 2009, 03:01:18 pm: im always very careful when removing insects.

the best method is having a waxed surface so the bugs dont stick as much. thus meaning less effort/possible damage is needed to remove them
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: hammyhammer on July 03, 2009, 03:33:16 pm: Dont have a wax on at the moment did take out the dealer protection (would not do again) dont think that does much to be honest.

hoping I can book the car in at the nice guys in autoperfection in the short-term just need to find an empty weekend to pop up their
Title: Re: Product for removing insects
Post by: TomB on July 03, 2009, 04:00:03 pm: You're right, dealer protections like Supagard and Diamondbrite last until you wash it. The Scotchgard type fabric protector they supply is good though, I'm a fan of that!

My car was covered in Autoperfection sealant last month and the bugs come off with Lusso shampoo and a washmitt. Clay bars can be used to remove the really stubborn ones, if you've never clayed your car its well worth doing.