What to use to get the bug goo off the front? - Nissan Murano

intrglctcrevfnk · 06-20-2007, 05:37 PM

What kinds of products have you all used to take the bugs off the grill/bumper after a road trip?

After using my cotton mitt I tried something stupid (scouring pad)

and put a small swirlie on the bumper, but luckily it waxed out.

As we all know these huge front ends get subjected to a lot of stuff, just want to see what has worked for others.

**njjoe** · 06-20-2007, 05:46 PM

intrglctcrevfnk-

Believe it or not, but Water Displacement Formula #40, otherwise known as WD-40, is good for removing dead bugs (and possibly even live ones) from the bumper of your MO.

I would save the scouring pads for the BBQ grill.

-njjoe

charliedigital · 06-20-2007, 05:51 PM

I use a scrub sponge, kinda like this:
http://www.lanescarproducts.com/bug-tar-sponge.html

and a bucket of water and dishwashing liquid. I dont use dishwashing liquid on the rest of the car though, just the bumper.

**zebelkhan** · 06-20-2007, 07:04 PM

Although I have not tried it, antistatic dryer sheets such as "Bounce" supposedly do wonders.

Snowride · 06-20-2007, 08:28 PM

80 grit in an industrial sand blast machine will take those buggers off with no effort at all.

Papermaker · 06-21-2007, 07:43 AM

I tried a clay bar for the 1st time the other day--those things are great!!

Penderwheels · 06-21-2007, 10:14 AM

When I went to the auto parts store and asked for some wax remover (To put side molding strips on wife's Mustang) they recommended Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover. Worked great on the wax.

I've also used it on Florida's Love Bugs which are terrible to remove. It did OK.

manitoba murano · 06-21-2007, 03:41 PM

Spray Nine. Just don't leave it on for too long.

augustus · 06-21-2007, 03:47 PM

Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover also works for me. Just spray and wait for about 5 minutes and wipe off.

nissanlove · 06-21-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zebelkhan
Although I have not tried it, antistatic dryer sheets such as "Bounce" supposedly do wonders.

i can vouch for that one. they work well on bird poop also.

bob1 · 06-21-2007, 05:36 PM

Like the others I used Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover. Works good.

Just remembered a story that was told to a friend by an old time detail man at a Mercedes dealership. He said their trick was to use a little turpentine in the car wash suds. It cuts through everything. I have never tried it though. I wondered if that was an urban legend?

Bob1

UncaDanno · 06-21-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bob1
Like the others I used Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover. Works good.

Just remembered a story that was told to a friend by an old time detail man at a Mercedes dealership. He said their trick was to use a little turpentine in the car wash suds. It cuts through everything. I have never tried it though. I wondered if that was an urban legend?

Bob1

Be careful with the turps! Remember that back in the day, turpentine was also known as...... paint thinner.

nissanlove · 06-21-2007, 09:08 PM

we occasionally used paint thinner in the detail shop for stubborn tar and rail dust stains.

**Corin** · 06-22-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by nissanlove
we occasionally used paint thinner in the detail shop for stubborn tar and rail dust stains.

I've used small amounts of gasoline to get rid of tar stains, primarily on wheels. Works great, just make sure you wash it off when you're done.

Also remember that most of these products that are being mentioned will also remove the wax as well, so don't forget to follow up with a new wax job when you get those bug guts off.

SExyMurano · 06-22-2007, 01:38 PM

Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover

06-20-2007, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
intrglctcrevfnk Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 42	What to use to get the bug goo off the front? What kinds of products have you all used to take the bugs off the grill/bumper after a road trip? After using my cotton mitt I tried something stupid (scouring pad) and put a small swirlie on the bumper, but luckily it waxed out. As we all know these huge front ends get subjected to a lot of stuff, just want to see what has worked for others.

06-20-2007, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,738	intrglctcrevfnk- Believe it or not, but Water Displacement Formula #40, otherwise known as WD-40, is good for removing dead bugs (and possibly even live ones) from the bumper of your MO. I would save the scouring pads for the BBQ grill. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

06-20-2007, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
charliedigital Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: SC Posts: 167	I use a scrub sponge, kinda like this: http://www.lanescarproducts.com/bug-tar-sponge.html and a bucket of water and dishwashing liquid. I dont use dishwashing liquid on the rest of the car though, just the bumper. __________________ 2003 Murano SE 2WD Deep Bordeaux/Cabernet Leather Magnet Bra, Peripheral PXNII IPOD interface, Kumho Solus KR21 tires

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06-20-2007, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snowride Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 203	80 grit in an industrial sand blast machine will take those buggers off with no effort at all. __________________ 04 SE Polished Pewter/Charcoal Leather AWD, Loaded. Born Dec 03

06-21-2007, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Papermaker Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	I tried a clay bar for the 1st time the other day--those things are great!! __________________ Cluffy

06-21-2007, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Penderwheels Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Michigan / SW Florida Posts: 57	When I went to the auto parts store and asked for some wax remover (To put side molding strips on wife's Mustang) they recommended Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover. Worked great on the wax. I've also used it on Florida's Love Bugs which are terrible to remove. It did OK. __________________ Social Security Bill '07 SL w/ Touring Pkg.

06-21-2007, 03:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
manitoba murano Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 222	Spray Nine. Just don't leave it on for too long. __________________ '06 SE Merlot and Black

06-21-2007, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
augustus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20	Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover also works for me. Just spray and wait for about 5 minutes and wipe off.

06-21-2007, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	Like the others I used Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover. Works good. Just remembered a story that was told to a friend by an old time detail man at a Mercedes dealership. He said their trick was to use a little turpentine in the car wash suds. It cuts through everything. I have never tried it though. I wondered if that was an urban legend? Bob1 __________________ Former 2004 SL/Polished Pewter 2WD 2004 Infiniti G-35 2 door Coupe 2010 V6 highlander/Blizzard Pearl

06-21-2007, 09:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	we occasionally used paint thinner in the detail shop for stubborn tar and rail dust stains. __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

06-22-2007, 01:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
SExyMurano V.I.P Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 149	Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover __________________ 2004 SE Murano "Silver" on Black Lthr 07 oem wheels 07 Aluminum Rear Bumper protector 07 Chrome trimmed HVAC knobs 07 Chrome shift knob piece Aluminum Gas tank shields HID

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