Dead bugs on the front bumper

9Zs_Ed · 04-23-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Problem with sponges is that sometimes the hard shell of bugs and grit drags at the surface of the sponge causing scratches to the paint where as plush MF towels or wash mitts pickup the bug and you just use another clean section to wipe the rest of the guts off.

This is not really a sponge. It's like a block of foam with deep cells like a 3D honeycomb. It seems very coarse and something that you wouldn't want to use on the surface of a prized vehicle, but when you soak it, it becomes soft and safe, and the bug bodies get lifted off by the honeycomb construction.

As I said, not used on my black Z yet, but last season it did the job on a Ruby Red (medium maroon) Subaru Outback with no scratches at all.

Baer383 · 04-23-2011, 09:19 AM

I know I'm going to show my age with this great solution but here it goes.

All you need is a can of 7up and some panty hose (Preferably clean)

Use the panty hose as a rag dump the 7up on the bumper and lightly wipe the bugs they come off better than anything you can buy.

Just remember to wash the car when done.

The BlueMax · 04-23-2011, 02:44 PM

I don't know what to think about Asian paint it seems to be hard and brittle. Although I haven't had too many paint chips, certain types of bird droppings can be fustrating. I was at the gym thur. and when I came out there was a real large bird dropping on my roof [passenger side] it didn't look especially bad but when I got home and removed it I found etching in the clear coat in the areas that were harder to remove. I have several coats of good wax but they didn't protect the paint long enough. Domestic paint seems to be softer than asian paint and more forgiving to clear coat etching. Its really kind of sad that Nissan's paint can't resist this type of contamination for a longer period of time. This bird dropping only took an hour to penatrate where I would of had maybe 6 or more hours with my domesticlly painted car

sonic370 · 04-22-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

Although I haven't used this on my Z yet (bug season hasn't begun in Florida), last year the Pinnacle Safe Scrub did a great, SAFE job of removing bugs, even the notorious Florida "love bugs".

It LOOKS dangerous, but if you follow the directions, it's completely safe. autogeek.net sells them (as do others), and autogeek has a personal review of it's use.

i live in Texas and your right.those love bugs will ruin a paint job in a hurry!!!!

ZeeingAround · 04-22-2011, 10:33 AM

Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted?

christian370z · 04-22-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted?

You do not need to use such an aggressive cleaner, that would be overkill and will strip whatever wax/sealant you have on the bumper even at a high dilution.

Waiz · 04-22-2011, 10:52 AM

I just used Goo-Gone to get a ton of dead bugs off of my brothers Prius.

Word to the wise, don't let the bugs stay on your car too long it's really bad for the paint.

Pintsize725 · 03-22-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I just used Goo-Gone to get a ton of dead bugs off of my brothers Prius.

Word to the wise, don't let the bugs stay on your car too long it's really bad for the paint.

Reviving a dead thread here......

Has anyone used Goo-Gone on the Z? Just did a quick wash and wax yesterday but could not get a lot of the bug residue off. Think I let it sit too long.

mantella87 · 03-22-2012, 05:29 PM

As previously stated, damp dryer sheets. They will not scratch. It's sort of like a detailer's secret. I recommend the "Bounce" brand.

gurneyeagle · 03-22-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

As previously stated, damp dryer sheets. They will not scratch. It's sort of like a detailer's secret. I recommend the "Bounce" brand.

ggiwin · 04-22-2011, 04:14 PM

dampen your bumper with water and just use fabric softener sheets to wipe em off.

kenchan · 04-22-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin

dampen your bumper with water and just use fabric softener sheets to wipe em off.

used fabric softener sheets can be used as shoe polish...

Baer383 · 04-22-2011, 07:27 PM

I don't know why you guys are wiping your car with all this stuff,after I get home the first thing I do before I put my Z away is spray the front bumper with a garden hose and all the bugs and junk comes right off.

No wiping needed I'll save that for the bathroom.

dwntwnall4u · 04-23-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I don't know why you guys are wiping your car with all this stuff,after I get home the first thing I do before I put my Z away is spray the front bumper with a garden hose and all the bugs and junk comes right off.

No wiping needed I'll save that for the bathroom.

What type of wax/paint protection do you use?

Baer383 · 04-23-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

What type of wax/paint protection do you use?

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04-23-2011, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I know I'm going to show my age with this great solution but here it goes. All you need is a can of 7up and some panty hose (Preferably clean) Use the panty hose as a rag dump the 7up on the bumper and lightly wipe the bugs they come off better than anything you can buy. Just remember to wash the car when done. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 26	Asian Paint I don't know what to think about Asian paint it seems to be hard and brittle. Although I haven't had too many paint chips, certain types of bird droppings can be fustrating. I was at the gym thur. and when I came out there was a real large bird dropping on my roof [passenger side] it didn't look especially bad but when I got home and removed it I found etching in the clear coat in the areas that were harder to remove. I have several coats of good wax but they didn't protect the paint long enough. Domestic paint seems to be softer than asian paint and more forgiving to clear coat etching. Its really kind of sad that Nissan's paint can't resist this type of contamination for a longer period of time. This bird dropping only took an hour to penatrate where I would of had maybe 6 or more hours with my domesticlly painted car __________________ The Blue Max

04-22-2011, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Will the Adams all purpose cleaner work well for this? Need to be diluted? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

04-22-2011, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I don't know why you guys are wiping your car with all this stuff,after I get home the first thing I do before I put my Z away is spray the front bumper with a garden hose and all the bugs and junk comes right off. No wiping needed I'll save that for the bathroom. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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