Yet another 1st world problem!
09-19-2018, 08:14 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Yet another 1st world problem!
I like driving a clean shiny truck.
Problem is the rear window and tailgate collect a lot of road dust while the rest of the truck is relatively dust free.
I drive on some gravel roads with farm implements and trucks stirring up road dust adding to the accumulation on the rear window and tailgate.
Are there air spoilers, air foils or any add on thing that would prevent or minimize road dust to accumulate on the rear window and tailgate?
Any ideas?
Problem is the rear window and tailgate collect a lot of road dust while the rest of the truck is relatively dust free.
I drive on some gravel roads with farm implements and trucks stirring up road dust adding to the accumulation on the rear window and tailgate.
Are there air spoilers, air foils or any add on thing that would prevent or minimize road dust to accumulate on the rear window and tailgate?
Any ideas?
09-19-2018, 08:34 PM
#2
Senior Member
I don't know of any mechanical device that would be of much help, but this is good stuff to clean it up with. Very popular with the motorcycle folks, not sure why it hasn't caught on more in automotive, it's really fantastic stuff!
https://www.bugslide.com/
https://www.bugslide.com/
09-19-2018, 08:55 PM
#3
Senior Member
Mud Flaps will help.
09-20-2018, 09:28 AM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I don't know of any mechanical device that would be of much help, but this is good stuff to clean it up with. Very popular with the motorcycle folks, not sure why it hasn't caught on more in automotive, it's really fantastic stuff!
https://www.bugslide.com/
https://www.bugslide.com/
That stuff looks interesting, even mentions it repels dust, gonna try it.
Dried up bug guts are another big issue around here. All my vehicle's front ends are plastered with them bugerds.
And for some reason this year, its swarms of big butterflies clogging radiator fins..
Question though, is it safe to use on paint? The surfaces it lists far as i can tell don't mention painted surfaces.
09-20-2018, 10:24 AM
#5
Senior Member
About BugSlide
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09-20-2018, 10:52 AM
#6
Senior Member
Mount Monkey on rear bumper with some dust rags
09-20-2018, 01:27 PM
#8
Senior Member
You could rig up a spray rod and mount it across the width of the front bumper and put a large water tank in the bed to feed it. You'd lose the dust but mud may become an issue......
09-20-2018, 04:02 PM
#9
Keep a can of air handy! 
09-20-2018, 04:31 PM
#10
Senior Member
Since it seems so safe...
BugSlide sounds interesting. I may have to check it out. I may also coat myself with it when camping so as to need fewer baths. :-)
Last edited by Lare; 09-20-2018 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Typo