bug guts, how to remove?

[petepaz]

i have a couple of companies that i letter their fleets and this time of year i encounter a lot of dead bugs to clean off the trucks. usually some denatured alcohol and goof off do the trick but i have had a few stubborn carcasses i can't remove without scrapping. any tips/tricks or a magic chemical that gets this stuff off?

 

[Gino]

Got one of these at the Army/Navy store a few years back. Works for a lotta things. Even keeps bad neighbors away..............

 

[ExecuPrintGS]

Bug and tar remover from a local auto parts store?
We have also used a clay bar before (but that only works if you know how to do it and make sure you bill it in)

 

[d fleming]

Try some rapid remover. A little late for this trick but before I go on long trips or when it is love bug season I spray the fronts of my vehicles with pam cooking spray. After that the bugs wash off with a hose.

 

[SignStudent]

Plastic razor blades maybe?

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

Would a pressure washer not work for this?

 

[SightLine]

Spray some WD40 on them and let it set for about 10 minutes......

 

[Bly]

Lay some wet rags on them for ten or fifteen minutes to soften them up.

 

[Dan360]

There are special sponges that are made to remove bugs, some gas stations carry them, but I doubt they will work if the bugs have baked on for a few months/years.

 

[Gino]

Okay, if you don't like the flame thrower tool [which is really handy to have around]..... PREP-SOL is the ticket. Just don't let it dry on any surface. Do one or two swipes and the stuff will come right off. Insect remnants to tar to even vinyl adhesive. This stuff will remove it almost immediately.

 

[rjssigns]

Lay some wet rags on them for ten or fifteen minutes to soften them up.

This ^^^

Wet newspaper works great too. Throw away when done.

 

[Jester1167]

For fleet work I like to use soap and water and White Scotch Bright Pads or the generic ones from 44tools.com. I won't lie, most of the time I don't have water and just use 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Anyone who isn't familiar with 44tools.com should check out their site. They started with window tinting but have shifted to more vinyl tools. Great prices on knives and blades and the 6" Triumph Scrapers and blades make window remove a breeze.

 

[visual800]

Greased lightning. Spray and let it sit for a few wash with soapy rag

 

[petepaz]

thx

 

[Pete Moss]

Try a wet dryer sheet, it works really well.

 

[bigben]

Take a squeegee like in the picture. With the ''net'' on the ''sponge'', it does the trick very easy. And it does not damage the paint.

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

Got one of these at the Army/Navy store a few years back. Works for a lotta things. Even keeps bad neighbors away..............

Ahh the flame thrower. Awesome little toy for 30 seconds and then its a useless weight on your back.

 

[S'N'S]

For fleet work I like to use soap and water and White Scotch Bright Pads or the generic ones from 44tools.com. I won't lie, most of the time I don't have water and just use 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Anyone who isn't familiar with 44tools.com should check out their site. They started with window tinting but have shifted to more vinyl tools. Great prices on knives and blades and the 6" Triumph Scrapers and blades make window remove a breeze.

I use the white ones with hot soapy water as well even on my own cars/bikes as they will not scratch paint work. Note to others...DO NOT USE any other colored one as the WILL scratch the paint.
Also, don't scrub hard, just wash over a few times and the bugs will be gone.