Bug poop - the good, the bad, and the ugly

[GTP]

I need to get a handle on fighting all these tiny bug poop spots.

The good - My car is 6 months old and still looks like new. I have quite a bit of clear film for protection at speed, but I have yet to wax my car.

The bad - I think that bugs must like the color yellow. All sorts of flying bugs like to land on my car.

The ugly - They leave little dots of evidence behind. I have been checking my car in the morning, at lunch, and in the evening. I am trying to clean off the spots as I find them, but they harden so quickly! I have tried Tarminator, 409, CG RU wash, and quick detailer. They are all equally ineffective. Only scratching them off with my fingernail works.

Sunday I spent one hour washing my car, and another 3 hours cleaning off hundreds of bug spots. I suppose I could cover my car at work, and confirm everyone's suspicion that I am fanatical about my car. I have spent plenty on the appearance of my car so far, but now I am considering Modesta if it will help the spots release easily.

Please help with your suggestions.

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[rogers17GT350]

Which brand of paint protection film do you have?

 

[tsunami]

In my opinion, you should always cover any exposed paint-clear coat with a sealant followed by a high quality wax as soon as possible when you take delivery of a new car. Bug juice/bodies can be highly acidic and etch into the paint.

 

[hiccup]

For bug spots or sticky leftbehind crap from a dealers sticker put a dab of baby oil on surface and give it time to penetrate. Minutes later wipe away the spots as you wash car.

 

[GTP]

Which brand of paint protection film do you have?

Xpel (see sig line). But they stick equally hard to the clear film as to the rest of the body.

 

[walkertxr]

Same thing happens to me all the time with bug spots, the other day i just washed it and it didn't even touch them. I was cleaning the glass with invisible glass cleaner and it came right off, same on the body. Might not get all of them off but makes it a lot easier to get most of it off.

 

[GTP]

Huh, I have Invisible Glass and that was probably the ONE bottle of juice I didn't try! IG smells petroleum based, but then so is Tarminator I think.

 

[walkertxr]

I was cleaning bird poop off and happened to wipe off those bug spots as well. I have no idea if there are any negatives to IG on paint, maybe someone knows. Little late for me, lol

 

[Hogie]

Invisible glass won't provide much lubrication for safe paint cleaning. Wash it and clay the car to get rid of the crap. Follow that up with a good sealant or wax so it will be easier to maintain going forward.

I have had a ton of really bright cars so I have had the same problem in the past.

 

[GTP]

Yeah, it is looking like I need to take the next step in DIY body care. What sealant should I buy?
[MENTION=23421]walkertxr[/MENTION], you really need to get a good Norris picture up as your avatar. Git on it!

 

[Hogie]

I would recommend Mequiar's Ultimate Liquid wax. You can get it anywhere, it is pretty well priced, fool proof to apply, and lasts easily lasts 5-6 months in our neck of the woods. It is actually a sealant, but named as a wax to avoid confusing normal non-enthusiast customers.

 

[khrome13]

I use meguiar's ultimate also for wax ... but for in between waxes I use Honda Spray for polishing and cleaning bugs and bird poo and such and it works great and can be used on any surface on the exterior. I carry a can in a tote in the trunk for those just in case moments. Also have a friend that worked at a car dealer and recently told me about Showroom Shine which is a liquid spray that is awesome to polish with in between washes.

 

[vernonator]

Yeah, it is looking like I need to take the next step in DIY body care. What sealant should I buy?
[MENTION=23421]walkertxr[/MENTION], you really need to get a good Norris picture up as your avatar. Git on it!

Get some Adams H2O sealant - easy on, easy off and does a great job.

 

[Voo Doo]

I need to get a handle on fighting all these tiny bug poop spots.

The good - My car is 6 months old and still looks like new. I have quite a bit of clear film for protection at speed, but I have yet to wax my car.

The bad - I think that bugs must like the color yellow. All sorts of flying bugs like to land on my car.

The ugly - They leave little dots of evidence behind. I have been checking my car in the morning, at lunch, and in the evening. I am trying to clean off the spots as I find them, but they harden so quickly! I have tried Tarminator, 409, CG RU wash, and quick detailer. They are all equally ineffective. Only scratching them off with my fingernail works.

Sunday I spent one hour washing my car, and another 3 hours cleaning off hundreds of bug spots. I suppose I could cover my car at work, and confirm everyone's suspicion that I am fanatical about my car. I have spent plenty on the appearance of my car so far, but now I am considering Modesta if it will help the spots release easily.

Please help with your suggestions.

Bingo!!!...... Bugs love yellow! They are attracted to it like flies to sh@& !! Ever seen yellow cars at car shows?? Always covered in bugs !! Paint your car another color!!

 

[GTP]

Yeah, but didn't you know yellow is the new black?

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