Bug removers where I don't need a pressure washer

[London1986]

Hi all

I am looking for a quick solution to remove bugs from my front bumper after a long motorway drive. Something I can do that evening or day after to avoid letting them linger.

I'd like to get rid of the bugs quickly without having to wait for a full wash. I also don't want to have to get the pressure washer out as this would no longer be a 'quick solution'.

I'm looking for something that can just be sprayed, left to dwell then either wiped off with a microfibre. I wouldn't mind hosing down after but I don't really want to be using a drying towel after as the car wont be clean.

There are a few that come recommended... Auto Glanz Bug off, Bug off from PS details, Poorboys bug squash... etc however these all state to be applied as part of a full wash or to be pressure-washed off. I am unsure if these can simply just be sprayed and wiped off with a microfibre.

The car is currently unprotected. I do plan on protecting it very soon.

Any advice welcome.

[Voldemort]

Baby wipes. They're so good it makes you wonder what baby poo is made of.

[Summit_Detailing]

Gtechniq W8.

[Belle427]

Summit_Detailing said:

Gtechniq W8.

I'd agree.

[stevemcs]

Summit_Detailing said:

Gtechniq W8.

It’s a Yes from me

[London1986]

Thanks all, I will consider Gtechniq W8. The website suggests to apply it then rinse off, is this how you use it or can it just be wiped off with a microfibre? As stated in my OP, I'd like to avoid pressure washing off.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I find a sponge with a string net on it works wonders.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/spo...

Works very well

[Davidos]

https://youtu.be/8oHtkpFq6Mo

[Mark V GTD]

Bucket of soft water and clean microfibres does it - and the windscreen too. Although ideally get the car in to the shade first.

[Zarco]

Wet kitchen roll and let it soak for a while.

High tech.

[Pica-Pica]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I find a sponge with a string net on it works wonders.

Agreed. That and a dedicated bug remover spray.

[Mark V GTD]

Just done mine this morning after a late night drive last night through great swarms of bugs! Only needed water and a microfibre cloth. Don’t let them bake on!

Edited by Mark V GTD on Monday 26th June 14:51

[vikingaero]

Holts/Simoniz do/did a product called Mixra. Spray onto windscreen or the frontal area of the car as a thick shaving foam which slowly melts taking the bugs with it.

[London1986]

Mark V GTD said:

Just done mine this morning after a late night drive last night through heat swarms of bugs! Only needed water and a microfibre cloth. Don’t let them bake on!

Thanks. This works for the majority but some bug stains are more stubborn which would benefit from a chemical solution. I'd like to also avoid scrubbing with the cloth.

[London1986]

vikingaero said:

Holts/Simoniz do/did a product called Mixra. Spray onto windscreen or the frontal area of the car as a thick shaving foam which slowly melts taking the bugs with it.

That looks good but seems to be a glass cleaner only. Doesn't seem to be for paintwork

[Mark V GTD]

London1986 said:

Thanks. This works for the majority but some bug stains are more stubborn which would benefit from a chemical solution. I'd like to also avoid scrubbing with the cloth.

Sorry about the typo - 'great swarms' was what it should have been.

Really I find that if the car paintwork is looked after and has had a bit of wax in the previous six months, they come off with water/micro with very little effort so long as its done after the journey and not left to get layer on layer of bugs. Not leaving them baking on in the hot weather also helps.

I spent about five minutes doing my screen and bugs this morning, in the shade, and everything was removed with minimal effort. Make sure you use plenty of water and it will be easy!

On the other hand, if they are a few long journeys worth of squished bugs and/or baked on, or if you really want to squirt chemicals at it try Demon Machine Rapid dirt remover or even a dedicated bug remover - but as I keep saying, personally it doesn't need it if you stay on top of the problem (I just happen to hate the squashed bug look on cars or aeroplanes).

[London1986]

Mark V GTD said:

Really I find that if the car paintwork is looked after and has had a bit of wax in the previous six months, they come off with water/micro with very little effort so long as its done after the journey and not left to get layer on layer of bugs.

I think this is the key distinction.

My car is currently unprotected, no wax or protective coating. I really need to do this asap. Hopefully once I do I can simply use your technique

[vikingaero]

London1986 said:

vikingaero said:

Holts/Simoniz do/did a product called Mixra. Spray onto windscreen or the frontal area of the car as a thick shaving foam which slowly melts taking the bugs with it.

That looks good but seems to be a glass cleaner only. Doesn't seem to be for paintwork

The original Mixra could be sprayed on bodywork unless they have changed the formula.

What about the standard Autoglym stuff. It says it can be used at the roadside:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-Active-Insect-Re...

[London1986]

vikingaero said:

The original Mixra could be sprayed on bodywork unless they have changed the formula.

What about the standard Autoglym stuff. It says it can be used at the roadside:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-Active-Insect-Re...

Yes exactly that, since starting this thread I've found that insect remover by Auto Glym the one product that seems to fit my description (doesn't need to be rinsed off). So that could work.

I'm also considering using a bug sprayer then using a waterless wash solution after just on the area I've cleaned. So for example, bug splats on bumper, rinse with hose, spray on waterless wash solution then wipe off.

Both of these would be quick enough