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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tully_mars
I just want to say one thing. I hate F'n love bugs and they are THE most frustrating bug on the planet. I would rather be stung by a hornet, bee, whatever, than go riding for an afternoon and be covered up by those GOD forsaken insects. I just don't like them.
They are nasty......I think they make Super Glue from their bodies!!! They are just about impossible to get off.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 01:31 PM
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After 3 months of rain I finally got to washing it this morning, detail it over the next few days. I have to tell, first time with white walls and what a pain that was. I need something to make that easier, no doubt.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 08:45 PM
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About the only good thing you can say about S. Fla is we don't have them. I had reason to cruise up to Port Charlotte & Orlando area twice over the last couple of weeks and my car came back covered! I do have a bug sponge that gets them off easily I have to say when I wash the car.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampa Fatboy
After 3 months of rain I finally got to washing it this morning, detail it over the next few days. I have to tell, first time with white walls and what a pain that was. I need something to make that easier, no doubt.
It is a pain. I used to use Wesley's Bleche White and it was good but I ran out. Comet cleanser on a scrub brush is what I use now. For quick cleanups or a grease spot I use brake cleaner on a rag...it works great and quickly, but you have to be sure and use one that won't hurt your rubber. Look at the ingredients and google them to make sure, not all brake cleaners are safe but mine checked out ok.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 06:58 AM
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Thnx, Joe.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 09:01 AM
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....and in case you were wondering, they are very bitter. They do not taste good at all.
 
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