I have tried to just use some of the bug and tar removers that are out there,, and I seem to just be scrubbing all the time until my arm gets tired..Does anyone have a better way or a good product that they use????

 

Unfortunately, bugs/tar/brake dust/road debris on the front bumper is the toughest crap to get off.

I use this basic OTC Bug & Tar remover



Spray it on SUPER THICK! Then let it sit for about 5 minutes. (I know the bottle says no more than 30 seconds or something crazy, but it's okay.)

Then get yourself one of these sponges to scrub with




Repeat that process if necessary. Twice through should get the job done, but if it doesn't, you can always follow up with a claybar to pull the remaining embedded junk out.



Remember to wax the front bumper thoroughly after this process, as you have just removed all wax from previous detail jobs

 

I read about dryer sheets working really well to take off bugs. Been doing it for a few months now with great results.

We just have the Kirkland (costco) brand generic dryers sheets and they work great. Just wet them first, rub off the bugs, and rinse. Then wash like normal.

 

I'll try the dryer sheets...Thanks

 

goof off works great

 

Goo Gone... its like a buck at wal-mart.

Just apply with a dry towel... then wipe off.

 

or try just regular glass cleaner, and a clay bar. a little more expensive, but a lot of times tar/bugs etc. will let water build up underneath and start to rust, and the clay bar will also help stop the rust too

 

Clay takes just about everything off. What i do on sensitive paint is take a terrycloth towel and drape it over the bug guts and then i soak it with water and make sure it stays wet and let it sit for a half hour or so. It is like leaving dishes in the sink to let them soak.