Advice on wax to make bug removal easier

[Revving2Redline]

I use turtle wax ice a few times a year to help but am open to any and ALL efforts. I drive I 70 everyday and its bug heaven out there. They hit, and there is clear goop everywhere ahhhh. Would using the wax treatment at car wash help? I am by no means unhappy with turtle wax ice just looking for something that might be a bit more effective for the bugs. Thanks

 

[ted s]

aply the wax and don't buff it off

 

[Clevy]

Dryer sheets clean bugs off easy.

 

[The Critic]

CarPro's CQuartz UK or CQuartz Finest. With either of these products, I can remove 90% of the bugs with just a garden hose - no agitation.

Originally Posted By: ted s
aply the wax and don't buff it off


Not a good idea.

Originally Posted By: Clevy
Dryer sheets clean bugs off easy.


That will probably marr up some paints. APC, such a Optimum Power Clean, works very well for dissolving bugs.

 

[Garak]

Rejex seems to make bugs much more easy to remove, at least in my experience.

 

[CharBaby]

I use really ))*HOT(( water to remove bugs. They just melt off!
I crank up the water heater for about 20 minutes first then, fill a bucket with ))*HOT(( water and a small glug of car wash soap. And I remove the bugs prior to washing the vehicle. Make sure to do the windshield and outside mirrors too!

* CAUTION - Use Rubber Gloves To Protect Your Hands!

Steel toe shoes and eye protection is optional

 

[spasm3]

Clean the paint well and use a sealant. I'm sure what The Critic suggested will work well. I use Klasse sealant and i spray eagle, wax as u dry over it.

 

[CharBaby]

Indeed! Use any good sealant as suggested. This will also aid when using ))HOT(( Water method of bug removal!

 

[gofast182]

Another vote for sealant. I use Power Lock on my cars and they resist getting dirty much better than with any wax I've ever used.

 

[raytseng]

Part of equation is if your paint surface is actually in good shape regardless of whatever wax/sealant you use.

Does it need a claying? Use the plastic bag test and see if your surface really is smooth

 

[Islandvic]

Clay Bar the vehicle. Mothers or California Gold is fine. Follow directions on kit.

Apply 2 coats of Rejex Polymer Sealant.

 

[Turk]

Here you go:

1) Clay Bar or Surf City Garage's "Beyond Clay".

2) Meguiar's Ultimate Compound.

3) A quality Wax.

4) A quality Sealant.

 

[tassie]

If you are going to use a wax and sealant always put the sealant on first.

 

[buck91]

Have yet to find a wax that allows dried bugs to rinse off but any wax or sealant should make them MUCH easier to wash away. A good quality sealant will last a whole heck of a lot long than just about any wax.

And don't forget at least some prep. I'd say minimum should be wash -> clay -> sealant/wax -> 2nd coat sealant/wax.

 

[SatinSilver]

This will remove them with ease. Of course the sooner you remove them the easier it will be. That way the sun doesn't bake them into the finish. Follow some of the other tips mentioned for protection. Plus you can dilute this down.

http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html