Clean Those Bugs

Spring is here and summer is right on its tail. Bugs are out in full force, and they are going to take over your vehicle whether you like it or not. Bug splatter is not something to ignore as it could cause a great deal of harm to your expensive paint. Inspect your paint weekly for bugs and other paint imperfections. Constantly examining your vehicle, in general, can save you tons of money in repair costs if problems are caught early. Once you notice a build-up of bugs/insects take action to get rid of them before it is too late and time to head to the paint shop.

Keep Your Vehicle Waxed

One of the smartest things you can do to your vehicle is to keep it as clean as possible. Preventative maintenance will keep everything running smoothly for years to come. The first step is to apply a generous coat of wax to your paint or utilize a ceramic coating. This will allow for easier removal of bug splatter and road debris. A coat of wax will create a barrier between contaminants and your paint. There are many products on the market, so all you have to do is choose the one that appeals to you.

A Little Extra Elbow Grease

Removing bugs from your paint isn’t too tough of a task if you make sure to keep up with washing your vehicle weekly. There are a few different methods that prove effective, but it is up to you which one you prefer. A paint-safe bug & tar remover is a strong but gentle cleaning agent that can take out some of the elbow grease. Using soft water with a traditional car wash to compliment the bug & tar remover should do the trick.

Cleaning Hacks

There are also “hacks” that you can try at your own discretion. One hack is to use dryer sheets in addition to water to scrub the bug-covered areas. Make sure to clean the area with your bucket of car wash thoroughly so that the chemicals in the dryer sheets do not dry and tarnish the paint. A classic versatile tool is the legendary WD-40. Have no fear it will not damage the clear coat. Lastly, if these methods are not getting the result you want, try using a bug sponge. It is a normal synthetic sponge that is encased with a nylon cover for extra scrubbing power.

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