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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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I like to leave the dead bugs to warn the others to stay away.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Osco
When ya git home drape a soakin wet towel over the windshield,,
go have a beer an take a ****. Give It 30 minutes,

Now go wipe the bugs off with the towel,,simple,
no chemicals,
no cleaners,,
Nuthin.
I got this tip on this forum last fall, works like a charm.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter719
Do NOT use Rain-X on lexon windshield! It will cloud it and ruin it. I use the hot towel and soak method. Use only cloth or microfiber and not paper towels.
Some of the high end after market shields, like Clearview, can use Rain X, but even then it is not recommended. Like I said I use Pledge, works pretty good, Plexus is as good as Rain X and safe (I was given a free sample), but I'm too cheap to buy it.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks guys, I put the lemon Pledge to it and went for a short ride. Caught one bug.
 
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Pledge and hot water are your best friend!!
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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When I had a windshield I always put a a coat of polish or wax on it a few times a season. It helped to keep it slick as well as nice and crystal clear. To get them off I would do what others have said and let them soak under a wet towel. Once the bug jerky is rehydrated they'll come right off.
 
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Bugslide: http://www.bugslide.com/

Works great. Being a Florida rider, with Lovebugs in the air, I go through a LOT of it....
 
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Pledge!!!??? Really? This older guy I know said that is all he ever used on his cars!? So are you telling me that a $2 can of pledge is better than all these expensive waxes!?
 
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Originally Posted by FFHazen
Pledge!!!??? Really? This older guy I know said that is all he ever used on his cars!? So are you telling me that a $2 can of pledge is better than all these expensive waxes!?
Better no just as good yes!!
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Default Your formula...slight variation...
Would a slight substitution of Bourbon and Coke for the beer diminish the results of your system? If not, I'll try it tonight.

'Just to clarify: the pi$$ does NOT go on the windshield as well, correct?!

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Originally Posted by Osco
When ya git home drape a soakin wet towel over the windshield,,
go have a beer an take a ****. Give It 30 minutes,

Now go wipe the bugs off with the towel,,simple,
no chemicals,
no cleaners,,
Nuthin.
 
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