need help w/ bug guts

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Sep 19, 2010 | 11:22 PM

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ebigfish

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The bug splatt was on for a while, and I've been out of town... I'll try these methods this week and see what happens.

-thanks again

-fish

Sep 23, 2010 | 01:09 PM

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RDFXDF

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Try Wizards "all in one" detailing spray. The stuff works great on chrome as well.

Oct 9, 2010 | 09:31 PM

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cowboy Harry

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Best thing Ive found so far is cycle care # 33. www.cyclecare.com

Oct 14, 2010 | 04:44 PM

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lo-rider

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Pledge.

Oct 24, 2010 | 02:29 PM

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hogwash

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Fill a bucket with the hottest water you can handle. Drop in a micro fiber towel and wring it out. while its steaming, lightly move it. No chemical, no scrubbing, just patience.

Dec 30, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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WRAITH

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Try a clay bar.

Jan 1, 2011 | 08:29 PM

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02heritage

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I agree with the clay bar. Just make sure you use plenty of clay lube or it will try to sitck.

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:33 PM

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dickiedeals

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Lemon Pledge works best for me on my Vivid Black RGU. You can buy it for a buck at the Dollar Store. Works on paint,rubber,plastic,chrome, and most evey part of your bike. Won't leave white smutz on your engine black.

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Jan 3, 2011 | 08:12 PM

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lionsm13

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I just take a wet towel, let it sit a few minutes on your painted area which softens up the bugs and then they generally just wipe off w/out too much fuss.

Jan 19, 2011 | 07:14 PM

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Merlin

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From: Sunny South Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionsm13

I just take a wet towel, let it sit a few minutes on your painted area which softens up the bugs and then they generally just wipe off w/out too much fuss.

Agreed, this is an old bikers trick.
Take a big wet towel (not too wet) and lay it on your batwing.
Let it sit! 10-30 minutes.
The bugs melt right off without the danger of damaging your paint.
I've done it a hundred times.

It's a simple trick and it works!

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