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QUESTION: Hi Gregg, Thanks for taking this question. While driving down Interstate 95 in Florida I was plastered by swarms of bugs that hit my windshield and front of the car and grill. I had to stop every 30 minutes to clear the windshield because I was uanble to see through the density of the dead bugs. I washed my car superficially and went into a car wash at my destination but I still have smudges of the remains of the bugs on the grill, license plate, side view mirrors and worst of all on the front of the hood of the car. Do you have any suggestion of a cleaner to remove the remnants of the bugs. I washed my car (2009 Lexus ES350) with Turtle Wax car wash but the stains did not come out. Any suggestions?
Carl
ANSWER: You can use any type of automotive degreaser or simple green. They make a cleaning block called a bug brick. Wash the areas down with the bug residue, then spray the ares with degreaser or simple green. Let that sit for about 20 to 30 seconds, then use the bug brick. Once you think you have an area clean wash off the degreaser. You might have to do this more than once. Bugs have allot of acidity in them and if not cleaned properly or left on to long, they will etch the paint. Good luck I hope this helps.
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QUESTION: Hi Gregg, For some reason I can't get the "Image: New- Overspray-Removal" to open. Could you give me the commercial names of some ofthe products you described? Simple Green? what is the commercial name of this? Please suggest an "automotive degreaser" Bug Brick? is that the commercial name?
Many thanks agoin for your prompt and thorough reply.
Carl
Go to any auto parts store or walmart. Go to the car cleaning section. Simple green is the commercial name. There are cleaning pads for bug removal in those sections, plus several brands of degreaser.http://www.majesticsolutionsinc.com/scrubbers.html there is a link that has bug bricks. I hope this helps.
Bug Scrubbers
The Bug Brick.
Great for cleaning bug splatters. Can be used with our Bug Off bug remover. Will not mar painted surfaces when used correctly with cleaner and water.
Bug Brick $3.50
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Gregg
Expertise
I own and operate a nationwide overspray removal company. We remove all types of overspray such as paint, cement, road spray, spray foam, graffiti, and chemical emissions.We clean all types of vehicles, boats, buildings, planes, and heavy equipment.I can help you with the removal from painted areas, plastic, rubber moldings, chrome, and all other areas. My name is Gregg and the company is Just Like New.
Experience
We have over 25 years experience restoring and repairing vehicles, boats, buildings, planes, and heavy equipment with a wide variety of enviromental and airborne damage. In this time we have developed proven methods, which minimize the stress and risk of damage to all types of surfaces.All work is done by hand using our proven methods by trained professionals. Using overspray removal processes developed by Just Like New, we will remove the foreign contaminant with no damage to the surface. Specific cleaning and removal techniques are based on the type of finish and contaminants involved. Our methods do not void any manufacturer warranties. We have the ability to clean all types of contaminants including but not limited to:
Paint Oversprays (Epoxies, Polyurethanes, etc.)
Road Spray and Tars
Environmental Fallout
Chemical Emissions
Iron Oxides
Cement
Graffiti
Caustic Stains, Hydrocarbon
Organizations
claims pages, claimsdex, construction claims, sspc, coatings society, hotrodders, car talk, claims talk
Education/Credentials
Aviation school, and own and operate a nationwide overspray removal company for more than 16 years.
Past/Present Clients
zurich, Travelers, Liberty mutual, Nationwide Insurance, Tank Pro, Pittsburg Tank, EMC Insurance, Bittuminous Insurance, Deep-south Claims, Frontier Adjusters, Bridgewater group, Signal International, Northrup Gruman, and lots more.
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