bugs on windscreens

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Wed 18 Apr 2007 01:38
bugs on windscreens - silky
now that summers here can anyone recommend the best way ( and easiest) way to remove squashed flys from the windscreen and paint work ????regular washing doesnt seem to remove the stuborn marks
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 08:48
bugs on windscreens - Mad Maxy
I find they tend to come off OK with a good soaking and washing. If necessary, leave a soaking wet towel on for a while. Failing that, use a clay bar - works wonders; but you might want to add a coat of wax afterwards.

In fact, well waxed paintwork reduces the problem of flies sticking.
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 10:06
bugs on windscreens - bathtub tom
Doesn't the snow soften them? Wait 'til February.
To paraphrase Terry Pratchett: 'The dirt gets so thick, it tends to fall off of its own accord'.
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 10:08
bugs on windscreens - Mr Fox
I use Rain X on the windscreen, it stops the bugs sticking, to get them off before applying the rain X I give the screen a good soaking with windolene spray or similar, then a good wipe over with a towel usually shifts them.

On the paintwork I use Poorboys world polish, it stops them sticking and it doesn't leave a white residue like wax, so you can slap it on all over the front of the car.
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 13:01
bugs on windscreens - MikeTorque
Put concentrated summer screen wash into your washer bottle will help remove most bugs whilst driving. For stickey bugs use car window cleaner spray and leave for a 1 min then wipe clean or turn the wipers on, re-apply for stubborn bugs. As already mentioned, applying Rain-X or similar helps reduce bugs grip and makes removal a lot easier, apply every few weeks for it to remain effective.
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 13:17
bugs on windscreens - kievclive
Autoglym make a very fly remover, just spray on and leave for a few minutes - personally I then apply a spot of liquid hard wax in the case of body work. A good tip for windscreens is to apply a solution of fairy and water and leave it for 20 minutes in the cool of the evening and it should lift the dead flies off.
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Wed 18 Apr 2007 13:51
bugs on windscreens - Muggy
Windowlene?

It's what i usually use on all the windows, inside and out, when I clean mine. Works like a dream. :-)
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