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Best bug removal product?

I am a fan of Zaino's car products, but I haven't found the perfect product yet for cleaning off bug carcasses. I don't want to destroy the fragile Nissan paint,

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Old 08-22-2009, 01:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am a fan of Zaino's car products, but I haven't found the perfect product yet for cleaning off bug carcasses. I don't want to destroy the fragile Nissan paint, but using the concentrated Zaino car wash (their recommendation) isn't getting the job done.

Is there a great de-bug product out there that doesn't destroy paint?
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Old 08-22-2009, 01:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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first off always make sure you have a good coat of wax on the car at all times. second wet dryer sheets work wonders on bugs and bird droppings.
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Skip the harsh chemicals. The best is (believe it or not) a used Bounce (or other brand) dryer sheet. Moisten and rub gently and the bugs will come off like magic with no paint damage....
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I dont know if you guys who are using Dryer Sheets or Bounce use Zaino, but i do not like the streaks it leaves on my black car.

I have found for me perosnaly, i use warm/hot water and paper towel does the trick followed up by dry paper towel to stop any water spotting.
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i use it all the time for my altima and armada, worked great

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I dont know if you guys who are using Dryer Sheets or Bounce use Zaino, but i do not like the streaks it leaves on my black car.

I have found for me perosnaly, i use warm/hot water and paper towel does the trick followed up by dry paper towel to stop any water spotting.
I use unused dryer sheets and then wash my car like normal. Gets 99% of the junk off.

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I use Zaino Z-6 and they come right off.
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I use unused dryer sheets and then wash my car like normal. Gets 99% of the junk off.
well if i was going to wash the car i personaly woudlnt bother with the dryer sheets, would just use my wash mitt on the front for last like i allways do since it normaly has the most stuff on it.

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I use Zaino Z-6 and they come right off.
z-6 does work pretty good but normaly i am in a hurry when i use the warm water method.

my z-6 and all the supplys and rags are in the gargage and some times i dont feel like digging to get it.
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Sal zaino actualy told me to use wd40 also. Was fearfull to try it.
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wouldn't WD40 eat your clear coat? Also, being here in El Paso, the sun often bakes the bugs before I can get them off, any ideas how to get that crap off the paint?
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well if i was going to wash the car i personaly woudlnt bother with the dryer sheets, would just use my wash mitt on the front for last like i allways do since it normaly has the most stuff on it.


z-6 does work pretty good but normaly i am in a hurry when i use the warm water method.

my z-6 and all the supplys and rags are in the gargage and some times i dont feel like digging to get it.
I'm telling you the dryer sheets will remove the bugs and guts far more easily than soap and water. Try it.
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I'm telling you the dryer sheets will remove the bugs and guts far more easily than soap and water. Try it.
i tryed it, i sweer. But each time i did it, i was getting like weird white streaks so i gave up, the streaks came off but the idea kind of bugged me hahah.
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