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Best bug remover?

Went up to Death Valley the other day and our pretty coach must have attracted every bug in the area. I can get some of them off with the 303 wipes, but a lot are still stuck on. I've got some Mother's  carnuba cleaner/wax, but wonder if that will trash the new gel-coat and overlay. Any suggestions? Thanks, M
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #1 –
I've had reasonable luck with turtle wax bug remover.  Armorall also has a bug remover that is not to bad.  Best luck for heavy bugs is connect hose to utility bay faucet and wash with warm water.  No easy way that I know of but these have worked for me.
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
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Reply #2 –
Florida love bugs wipe away with fabric softener sheets moistened with water....
Jim & Sue
Eagan - Standard Schnauzer
2001 42ft U 320
Build # 5868
Motorcade # 17484

Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #3 –
@Mike,

I use one of these from WashWax along with some WashWax. I would test it in an inconspicuous spot first but I've really leaned into the scrubber with no ill effects. I do have an armor coat on the front though.

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ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
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Reply #4 –
Best bug remover ever is a Bounce sheet.  As in the dryer Bounce sheet.  Wet the front of your coach and start wiping with bounce sheet.  The will dissolve the bugs in no time.  It turns into a white paste.  After it if clean, wash and wax and you are good.  Works great on the mirrors and windshield as well.  No other tools required.

Matthew

Matthew 2001 U320 40'

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Reply #5 –
I do use a long handled brush with an soft bristle and with a water feed through the brush.

Takes a while but warmer water works even better.  No soap.

I suppose I may have been lucky in the stickiness of my samples.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

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2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Rob & Matthew –
Best bug remover ever is a Bounce sheet.
With warm water and a wet towel, the Bounce worked great without having to "lean in". Thanks. Tomorrow, I'll do the windshield and hit the rubber with 303 Seal Protectant.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #7 –
Just removed 1500 miles of bugs accumulated between Yuma, Congress, Prescott and Kerrville, TX.  McGuires Gold did a fine job.  Will use WWA tomorrow.  ;)
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
Just removed 1500 miles of bugs accumulated between Yuma, Congress, Prescott and Kerrville, TX.  McGuires Gold did a fine job.  Will use WWA tomorrow.  ;)
Could you even tell what color the front of the coach was after 1500 miles?  ;)
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #9 –
Yep.  Wasn't too bad.  Had some extra red, yellow and lots of brown.  :D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Best bug remover?

Reply #10 –
I use Sprayway Glass Cleaner, which can be found at most autoparts stores as well as Walmart.

It was originally recommended for cleaning the tinting on my auto windows for its relatively gentle chemical components.  Subsequently, someone suggested it as a bug remover and it works pretty well.  Just spray on, let it sit for a couple minutes and wipe off with paper towels.  Repeat, if necessary.  No elbow grease required.

I've used it on both painted (automotive type) surfaces and gel coat, as well as windshields (probably obvious  ;) ) with no issues.
Regards

1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126
 

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Reply #11 –
That guy on the corner on the off ramp on the dan ryan in chicago wasn't too bad,his rag was a little nasty.
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85 380SL
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