World's biggest fly swat

[Kuro24]

Hello again,

Just a quick question. Does anybody know anything for getting flys/ insects off the front of zeds? I've tried autogylm tar remover and the turtlewax equivalent, also tried waxing. The insects themselves come off, but they seem to leave an imprint which though not visible from a distance is up close. I was thinking of applying diamondbrite to her (one year old GT4 Kuro black Z) and thought it best to get rid of the insect graveyard.

 

Thanks again

 

Alex.

[Jacko]

Hello again,

Just a quick question. Does anybody know anything for getting flys/ insects off the front of zeds? I've tried autogylm tar remover and the turtlewax equivalent, also tried waxing. The insects themselves come off, but they seem to leave an imprint which though not visible from a distance is up close. I was thinking of applying diamondbrite to her (one year old GT4 Kuro black Z) and thought it best to get rid of the insect graveyard.

 

Thanks again

 

Alex.

 

Meguiars do a product for that as well but not yet tried........ stocked at your local halfords.

 

May be worth a try as their products are normally half decent.

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apparently sparkling water helps a lot too! (not joking, Tom's tip from Paintshield )

[Chesterfield]

Once the bugs themselves are off, any residue (similar to tree sap) could be removed by the use of a clay bar.

[lomoto]

TFR does the trick, what all professional valeters use

[davidbaker8130]

TFR does the trick, what all professional valeters use

 

Kiss the clearcoat goodbye when you use TFR. Evil stuff.

[lomoto]

TFR does the trick, what all professional valeters use

 

Kiss the clearcoat goodbye when you use TFR. Evil stuff.

 

forgot to add dilute it well

[neo]

TRF ?

[Kuro24]

Thanks for your help, i'll let you know how I get on.

 

Alex

[lomoto]

TRF ?

 

Traffic Film Remover

[neo]

ah thx

[judas]

Judas' other half here, hi all

 

As well as bunny giblets the front of the Z was pretty much coated in fly innards too. So we sprayed on some Autoglym insect remover then got some Bounty kitchen roll (it's the only stuff that stays intact wet) dipped it in some lukewarm water and laid the sheets all over the front of the car. Left it to soak including spraying more water to keep it wet for about 20 minutes. Then grab the tissue and wipe off bugs. Most came away immediately and the others came off with the jet wash or the soapy sponge. If the car is particularly dusty though give it a quick rinse first.

 

 

Trace

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Trace

 

 

good tip

[M13KYF]

There are aa couple of sponges they sell in halfords which are double sided. One side has a thicker black material which get the flys off well.

 

One sponge is Meguiars and the other I cant remember. Its the other one I use and have always been impressed with it over the standard car wash sponge.

 

Trace

[Hope4sun]

I'd highly recommend a bug sponge (basically a sponge covered in a mesh, Halfrods use to sell them, but somewhere like Lanes car products, etc you can still order then:

 

 

Then take a lemon and squeeze it, add a little hot water, just a couple of cups to the lemon juice and apply with the sponge, then rinse. then clay bar I try to avoid any chemicals going anywhere near my paintwork unless i have too, i love Zymol products there all natural (though very expensive )

 

I'd follow with a clenser and clensing sponge then a 3 coats of wax at least on the front of the car, this will stop the buggers sticking next time, trust me it works anyone thats ever seen my cars knows just how long it take me to clean them.

 

I'm thinking of doing some detialing in this area, if anyones interested

 

Andy

[AndyC]

I'd highly recommend a bug sponge (basically a sponge covered in a mesh, Halfrods use to sell them, but somewhere like Lanes car products, etc you can still order then:

 

 

Then take a lemon and squeeze it, add a little hot water, just a couple of cups to the lemon juice and apply with the sponge, then rinse. then clay bar I try to avoid any chemicals going anywhere near my paintwork unless i have too, i love Zymol products there all natural (though very expensive )

 

I'd follow with a clenser and clensing sponge then a 3 coats of wax at least on the front of the car, this will stop the buggers sticking next time, trust me it works anyone thats ever seen my cars knows just how long it take me to clean them.

 

I'm thinking of doing some detialing in this area, if anyones interested

 

Andy

 

Definately mate and thanks for that tip

[Kuro24]

Hi, thanks for all your help and sorry it took a while to get back. The claybar worked wonders thanks.

Alex