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Offline vanders

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bugs & things
« on: 16 July 2007, 09:50 »
Washed the pride & joy down yesterday, but it still looks a mess with bugs, flies etc.

Any recommendations for the best kit for removing the little varmints?
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: bugs & things
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2007, 10:20 »
what products did you use?

best stuff i find is Autoglym Bug & Tar remover; use that with a microfibre cloth to wipe down the affected areas; then wash and rinse off and re-apply your poilsh,
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Offline duzza

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« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2007, 10:39 »
Most effective thing I have found is Upol anti silcone degreaser, fecthes them straight off and its really hand on anything nasty and sticky.
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Re: bugs & things
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2007, 11:27 »
Use a clay bar - link here:

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/

Click on Shop - Enthusiast - Surface Prep :wink:

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Offline JG911

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« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2007, 19:07 »
Muck Off works well, just remember to rinse it off.

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Offline Nevets

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Re: bugs & things
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2007, 19:44 »
Auto Glym Active Insect Remover is what I use.

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Offline vanders

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« Reply #6 on: 17 July 2007, 09:16 »
Thanks for the feedback guys - got plenty of other Autoglym stuff from courtesy pack you get with their lifeshine treatments, will have to pop out and invest in the bug remover - and hope for a fine evening for a change.
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« Reply #7 on: 03 August 2007, 13:38 »
Quote from: Nevets on 16 July 2007, 19:44
Auto Glym Active Insect Remover is what I use.

Nevets
can i get this from Halfrauds?
« Last Edit: 03 August 2007, 13:43 by TeddyKGB »
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Offline John007

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« Reply #8 on: 03 August 2007, 13:50 »
Easiest way is to wet a chamois and leave it on the offending area for 5 minutes to soften the bugs, they just wash away.
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Offline Pando

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« Reply #9 on: 04 August 2007, 03:43 »
Advice from a valeter was to use tights or stockings - whatever your preference. Thats to rub the flies off with , not wear whilst washing the car !! :grin:,

Works perfectly, used them for years on both cars and bikes, comes up a dream and no cost
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