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Old 10-03-2012, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dixie_boysles
sounds like a detailer needs to take some compound and buffer to it
Clay bars pull contaminants out of the paint, compound basically sands down the clear coat until the defect is gone. Clay bar is going to be the cheapest and easiest way to take it out unless the op has a buffer at home
Old 10-03-2012, 04:29 PM
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Dryer sheets work great for me. Just wet it down a minute or 2 before to let em soften just a bit then re-wet and go. Depending on how dirty the front is you'll use a couple of them. The hardest part is getting the residue off
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I use Bug-B-Gone from Orielly Auto Parts. Spray on, let sit for 2 minutes, spray off with wand at a do it yourself car wash. I would by stock from this company if it was an option. I have been using it since 2003 when I bought a Nissan 350z, then on a Nissan Titan, Ford Expedition Limited, and Roush Mustang, and now on my FX4. It has not done any damage to the paint of any of my vehicles. Try it out, you will not be disappointed.
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Old 10-04-2012, 07:53 AM
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A buddy of mine gave me a bottle of No Mo Bugz to try. It is made by Mule Head Brand. I was very amazed how great it worked. Just spray it on let it sit for about a minute or two and spray it off with a water hose. You might have to scrub lightly if the bugs have been there for a while.
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Originally Posted by nick3200
A buddy of mine gave me a bottle of No Mo Bugz to try. It is made by Mule Head Brand. I was very amazed how great it worked. Just spray it on let it sit for about a minute or two and spray it off with a water hose. You might have to scrub lightly if the bugs have been there for a while.
The stuff that I mentioned above, you never have to scrub. I've used it after a month of bugs baking on a vehicle and never had to put a hand on it. Try it out. You will be amazed!!!
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Originally Posted by Bug Bunny
I tried the terry cloth and running water and hard scrubbing for 6-7 minutes with no affect. . . . may try the clay bar next!
Clay bar will take it out. Just remember to wax it afterwards. Clay bar will take off all the wax wherever used. I try and do my vehicles completely once a year. It takes FOREVER to do a complete vehicle but it keeps the paint absolutely smooth and clean. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by 2011FX4boost

The stuff that I mentioned above, you never have to scrub. I've used it after a month of bugs baking on a vehicle and never had to put a hand on it. Try it out. You will be amazed!!!
Thanks! I'll give it a try
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Originally Posted by 2011FX4boost
I use Bug-B-Gone from Orielly Auto Parts. Spray on, let sit for 2 minutes, spray off with wand at a do it yourself car wash. I would by stock from this company if it was an option. I have been using it since 2003 when I bought a Nissan 350z, then on a Nissan Titan, Ford Expedition Limited, and Roush Mustang, and now on my FX4. It has not done any damage to the paint of any of my vehicles. Try it out, you will not be disappointed.
I tried it out tonight and it works great! Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by nick3200

I tried it out tonight and it works great! Thanks again!
I knew you wouldn't be disappointed. I usually get 2 washes out of a bottle. That is using it on my windshield, side mirrors, hood, entire front in, and bull bar. Pass the word around and let's keep this company open. I always worry that I'm gonna go to Orielly one day and they wouldn't sell it anymore. Lol
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Originally Posted by 2011FX4boost

I knew you wouldn't be disappointed. I usually get 2 washes out of a bottle. That is using it on my windshield, side mirrors, hood, entire front in, and bull bar. Pass the word around and let's keep this company open. I always worry that I'm gonna go to Orielly one day and they wouldn't sell it anymore. Lol
I will definitely spread the word. I wish they had a gallon at oreilly. I would have gone back to get it.

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