Flies and general insects

okeh · 29-06-2006, 18:46

Ive noticed that the front of my car is like a bug graveyard
So have decided that saturday morning is going to be a de bugging day
Im off down to halfords to buy a clay bar to give the front of the car a once over before re polishing

So ill finally get to the question

Will the clay bar remove the dead insects or should i buy some tar/insect remover when im buying the clay bar?

Chris_Focus · 29-06-2006, 19:48

I bought T.Wax's tree sap/ insect remover from their platinum or premium range - can't remember which but its in the green bottles...superb stuff spray and wipe and job done no more flies...states that it doesnt remove polish/wax but i went over the bumper/bonnet with a new layer of Gloss Guard anyway for peace of mind

Lummox · 29-06-2006, 20:04

Window cleaner does an excellent job of removing bugs, due to the ammonia IIRC. But will also take polish off so re apply afterwards.

vRSLen · 29-06-2006, 21:16

A good way of stripping it back then Lummox?

Lance · 30-06-2006, 12:00

Simple tip!!

Get a old tea towel and a bucket of very hot water. Dip tea towel in hot water and place over affect area, wait 1 minute and flies etc just fall off.

Lance

ag.morley · 30-06-2006, 12:09

I carry a bottle of Minuite clean in the boot, it's a soapy general cleaner [Halfrauds] it has a spray nossel and before I embark on a long trip I spray the front of the car and when I get home it's just a sponge and water, it sort of puts a film on the paint.............It seems to work

Neily03 · 01-07-2006, 20:47

Get a Meguairs Lambswool mit. It has a special bug remover on the back.

Mr Grumpy · 01-07-2006, 20:58

No......
I have just sprayed my car with a dilute car shampoo solution when the footie finished.....
And just now wiped it all off bugs and all with my spare washmitt...
As good as new, awaiting wash and wax tomorrow

As long as you don't use too strong a solution, and your shampoo isn't too astringent it can be left overnight and will dissolve all nasty dried bugs and tar spots

Honest, I'm not piised really...

29-06-2006, 18:46	#1
okeh Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 701 Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Flies and general insects Ive noticed that the front of my car is like a bug graveyard So have decided that saturday morning is going to be a de bugging day Im off down to halfords to buy a clay bar to give the front of the car a once over before re polishing So ill finally get to the question Will the clay bar remove the dead insects or should i buy some tar/insect remover when im buying the clay bar?

29-06-2006, 19:48	#2
Chris_Focus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 296 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: flys and general insects I bought T.Wax's tree sap/ insect remover from their platinum or premium range - can't remember which but its in the green bottles...superb stuff spray and wipe and job done no more flies...states that it doesnt remove polish/wax but i went over the bumper/bonnet with a new layer of Gloss Guard anyway for peace of mind __________________ Chris Anyone want a 330Ci? Ex Fabia VRS '04'

29-06-2006, 20:04	#3
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,160 Thanks: 18 Thanked 538 Times in 470 Posts	Re: flys and general insects Window cleaner does an excellent job of removing bugs, due to the ammonia IIRC. But will also take polish off so re apply afterwards. __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

29-06-2006, 21:16	#4
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,371 Thanks: 169 Thanked 151 Times in 98 Posts	Re: flys and general insects A good way of stripping it back then Lummox? __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

30-06-2006, 12:00	#5
Lance Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NORTHANTS UK Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: flys and general insects Simple tip!! Get a old tea towel and a bucket of very hot water. Dip tea towel in hot water and place over affect area, wait 1 minute and flies etc just fall off. Lance

30-06-2006, 12:09	#6
ag.morley S60-R wanabee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,683 Thanks: 7 Thanked 67 Times in 24 Posts	Re: flys and general insects I carry a bottle of Minuite clean in the boot, it's a soapy general cleaner [Halfrauds] it has a spray nossel and before I embark on a long trip I spray the front of the car and when I get home it's just a sponge and water, it sort of puts a film on the paint.............It seems to work __________________ This is my new signature...........Good in'it.......... DO IT NOW------------------->>>>

01-07-2006, 20:47	#7
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 854 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: flys and general insects Get a Meguairs Lambswool mit. It has a special bug remover on the back. __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

01-07-2006, 20:58	#8
Mr Grumpy Ho Hum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 4,484 Thanks: 7 Thanked 155 Times in 91 Posts	Re: flys and general insects No...... I have just sprayed my car with a dilute car shampoo solution when the footie finished..... And just now wiped it all off bugs and all with my spare washmitt... As good as new, awaiting wash and wax tomorrow As long as you don't use too strong a solution, and your shampoo isn't too astringent it can be left overnight and will dissolve all nasty dried bugs and tar spots Honest, I'm not piised really... __________________ I turned the light off.............

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