Cleaning bugs off

[Bob_Defly]

My Merlin jacket is covered in bugs, but I'm not sure how to get them off?

The finish is a soft matte finish, so not wipe clean like more shiny leather, and I think a stiff brush might mark it too.

Any tips or recommendations to get the dried insects off?

[Jules Sunley]

Bob_Defly said:

My Merlin jacket is covered in bugs, but I'm not sure how to get them off?

The finish is a soft matte finish, so not wipe clean like more shiny leather, and I think a stiff brush might mark it too.

Any tips or recommendations to get the dried insects off?

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[MrGman]

https://www.merlinbikegear.com/wash-care/

Does this cover your jacket?

[DirtyHarley]

My leather jacket is similiar soft material like that; I mist on warm water on the dead stuff, leave for a minute and then wipe off with baby wipes - sems to get the lion's share of the splatter matter off!

[richhead]

bit of washing up liquid in the shower, no need for fancy products, wet first then use a sponge, leather is amazingly resistant, dont get too wet tho. and a bit of saddle oil after. always worked for me, 20 odd years of racing, so lots of bugs, also works on boots, and a visor washed in washing up liquid doesnt steam up as much, works better than most anti fog etc products ive tried.

[airsafari87]

Lay some damp / slightly wet kitchen towel over it for 10 to 15 minutes and they will just wipe right off.

[Ston]

Jules Sunley said:

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[Biker 1]

Dab on water with a sponge, leave for a few minutes, wipe with damp cloth, then gently go over with a dry cloth...

[snagzie]

Baby wipes are brilliant for this.

Then kitchen/paper towels to dry

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[Far Cough]

boil kettle....... pour boiling water onto a tea towel and then lay the tea towel over the effected area and leave for a few minutes. Once softened they will wipe off easy as. Leave to dry naturally.


I`d leave any detergent off at this point for fear of marking the jacket or changing the look.

[MikeA3]

I’ve used pears soap on my leathers initially with a soft brittle brush, seems to get most of the bugs to budge.