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Old May 26, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Hey guys,

I live in FL and well, Love Bugs are an xB's arch-nemesis..

What's the best "Bug Off" cleaner? I tried the new Rain-X spray on gel stuff and it didn't work that great. Just wondering if you guys have a preferred brand, etc.. Thanks!
Old May 26, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Cheap and easy method.....Mix 1/4 ammonia to 3/4 water in a spray bottle...shake, spray, wait 2 min, wipe. Rinse and then repeat if needed.
Old May 26, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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I love being above the "Love Bug Line" !!!!! I do have to cross it sometimes when going to Albany and Valdosta GA. There is a Bug Remover that has wax in it at O'Reilly's. . The bottle is clear and the product is green. I can't remember the name though. It worked great on the love bugs though.
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what do you mean a problem with xbs and love bugs

Old May 27, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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:O

Holy Crap..
Old May 27, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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yeah...

ad that was just today
Old May 27, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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I live in fla. also,travel I-95 every day my route is from boynton bch. to vero bch.so going krazy with those bugs,i heard that spam is good to spray it to wipe them off easier,and keep it waxed all the time.
Old May 27, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by osvaldomelendez
I live in fla. also,travel I-95 every day my route is from boynton bch. to vero bch.so going krazy with those bugs,i heard that spam is good to spray it to wipe them off easier,and keep it waxed all the time.
Spam? As in...



??? LOL!! How do you spray that??
Old May 27, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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i think he means PAM the cooking spray...
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a good wax is your friend...
Old May 27, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckwithanxB
what do you mean a problem with xbs and love bugs

that is just disgusting...i think i'm gonna puke
Old May 27, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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WOW that is going to take forever to get off!!!! Let us know how you get all that off.
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i have a pressure washer and a soft bristled brush...

for the ones that were stuck on i clay bared...
Old May 28, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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Sorry it is not SPAM it is pam the stuff you put in a fry pan.i think is call like that,is a cooking spray GET IT?
Old May 28, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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hmmmm that bug deflector didnt do much
Old May 28, 2007 | 03:24 AM
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I was told by one of my scikotics members to try wd40 and a wet washcloth, and then wash the car, so I tried it and it works great, ill definitely be using it again, cause bug and tar remover takes off your wax shine job!!
Old May 28, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Neothin
hmmmm that bug deflector didnt do much
it worked effing wonders...

the bottom 6 inches of the windsheild is bug free, but some how i got a few on the fron edge of the hood??? i dunno
Old May 28, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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I have this stuff I mix up at work, it'll eat the skin off your hands but you spray it onto the bugs on a car, the wash the car, gets em off great
Old May 28, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Dude, you need a complete front bug shield.
Old May 29, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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yeah who wants to wash/wax my xB?



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