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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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What Is a good bug removal product?
Hello Everyone,
What are some good bug splatter removal products that won't damage or stain the finish?
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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WD-40, make sure you wax afterward.

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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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lighter fluid, but as said above be sure to wash it off afterwards
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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Bug and Tar Remover. Comes in a green spray bottle... works like a charm.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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goo-gone
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
goo-gone
goo-gone eats clearcoats.
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 06:40 AM
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sandpaper those little buggers are stubron

j/k the wd 40 works well and so does bug and tar remover if you let it sit for a while
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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Sandpaper, huh? I was thinking maybe tweezers and a match... Oh wait, that's someting else
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by djmaxski
Sandpaper, huh? I was thinking maybe tweezers and a match... Oh wait, that's someting else
actually just go drive on the highway for about an hr and anywhere there is bugs will get chipped off
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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in all seriousness... check out porsche's own tar/bug remover. i dont know where else to get it but here http://www.properautocare.com/
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by CharlieNewbieMax


goo-gone eats clearcoats.
really, well ive actually never used it, i use bug and tar remover, but that had already been said
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Old Jan 25, 2002 | 09:06 AM
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I like WD-40 and Simple Green straight works too.
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Old Jan 25, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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Bug & Tar hands down, it took that nasty glue from my letters right off.
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Old Jan 25, 2002 | 09:31 AM
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Turtle Wax Bug/Tar Remover. This stuff is awesome and has been around for years. Its in a metal white can.
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Old Jan 25, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Re: What Is a good bug removal product?
Originally posted by griffy2kmax
Hello Everyone,
What are some good bug splatter removal products that won't damage or stain the finish?
Thanks
Kerosene (I think that's how you spell it) If you let it sit a min everything comes off tar, bugs, Ect... And it won't hurt your clear coat!
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