Fly removal!!

[DynamoDave]

What does everyone use for removing those pesky welded on flies from the front of their car?

I can get my car looking nice and shiny with my cleaing 'routine' as it is but it's always let down by the front as I can never seem to get rid of the flies!!

Any advice appreciated

Cheers,

David

 

[JoeShaw]

hi,
i use TFR which is Traffic Film Remover which i then dilute 30:1 and spray onto the car...if ur looking for an off the shelf product...meguiars gold class bug and tar remover does a very good job of tidying up your front end!

 

[LeeP86]

we use like a house hold kitchen or bathroom cleaner on the racecars spray on leave for a bit then will come right off mr muscle is good.

 

[sh33n]

A good wash should get them off after leaving to soak for a few mins.

If that doesn't work use a clay bar.

Once the car is cleaned make sure to give it a good waxing with some decent wax, then next time the bugs will come straight off with ease.

 

[Gary-Lew]

Put AG SRP on, then a few coats of AG EGP, you will have no problems then.

 

[DynamoDave]

Cheers people,

Tried just washing them off with my regular car shampoo (autoglym) but with no luck.

The recent ones come off but there were flies on it when I bought it (a couple of months ago) that are welded on.

Cheers for the advice/tips

David

 

[sh33n]

If you haven't got a clay bar or it doesn't work you could try...

Leaving a wet cloth (suitable one, mircofibre or the like) over them for a good 30 mins or so should defo shift them then.

Don't use anything too abrasive without trying these methods first imo.

 

[Rich]

As above - Lay a wet towel on them for a few mins to soften them and then wash, should come straight off.

 

[DynamoDave]

Cheers lads,

Will be giving it a bash at the weekend (hangover + weather permitting) so hopefully get the front end matching the rest of the car!

David

 

[Ali]

Warm water and my hand!!

 

[obiw*nkenobi]

Dont laugh but my neighbour and i recently had this conversation and he recommended.........Butter!!!!!!

Never tried it myself nor have i seen him use it, if you try let us know how it goes!

 

[Rich]

If they don't come off with soap and water alone- Autoglym Super Resin will finish them off !

 

[riz]

Dont laugh but my neighbour and i recently had this conversation and he recommended.........Butter!!!!!!

Never tried it myself nor have i seen him use it, if you try let us know how it goes!

he means butter on the headlights due to the oils etc it means there is less chance of them sticking to the lights and easier to clean off, if using on your paintwork i would use " i cant belive its not butter" or "flora" prob best unsaturated fats,
(headlight thing is true)

 

[Mikey]

bug and tar remover, works a treat with a small sponge.

 

[DynamoDave]

Warm water and my hand!!

Can I buy 'your hand' from halfrauds? :rasp:

Will hopefully get the chance to give it a good clean this weekend so hopefully I'll get on better thanI have previously.

 

[Ali]

Warm water and my hand!!

Can I buy 'your hand' from halfrauds? :rasp:

Will hopefully get the chance to give it a good clean this weekend so hopefully I'll get on better thanI have previously.

ha! Hand is pricless!

 

[The Seer]

I find that Turtle Wax: Bug and Tar works a treat.

 

[D1CKY]

hi,
i use TFR which is Traffic Film Remover which i then dilute 30:1 and spray onto the car...if ur looking for an off the shelf product...meguiars gold class bug and tar remover does a very good job of tidying up your front end!

Won't that strip wax etc ?

 

[D1CKY]

I find that if your car if waxed and sealed up good they just come off with a wash mitt with your desired car shampoo in warm water and a rinse with hose etc

Well they do on my car

As i have my front bumper, wing mirrors and bonnet well protected with Collinittes.

 

[Brand86]

I simply miss all the insects when I am driving. I am literally an awesome driver!

 

[Rich]

hi,
i use TFR which is Traffic Film Remover which i then dilute 30:1 and spray onto the car...if ur looking for an off the shelf product...meguiars gold class bug and tar remover does a very good job of tidying up your front end!

Won't that strip wax etc ?

Yeap not wax freindly.

 

[Ali]

I simply miss all the insects when I am driving. I am literally an awesome driver!

PMSL! Everyone loves a dreamer! I follow trucks at 50 in the vee, avoids the flys and increases my MPG a wee bit!

 

[Brand86]

Ha yeah thats another tactic. Another one is not to drive during the summer...

 

[Ali]

Ha yeah thats another tactic. Another one is not to drive during the summer...

I haven't seen a fly in months now! You can't win in the UK. Snow, grot and grit in winter and fly's and Roadkill! lol

 

[Brand86]

Yeah mate it sucks. Just don't have the time to sort mine at the moment either, all its got recently is a wash and wipe down, really needs a PC SRP and sealing and wax session, the wheels and arches removing...just can't be bothered right now as its just so filthy out.

 

[Ali]

Yeah mate it sucks. Just don't have the time to sort mine at the moment either, all its got recently is a wash and wipe down, really needs a PC SRP and sealing and wax session, the wheels and arches removing...just can't be bothered right now as its just so filthy out.

Pc'd mine in may but not since. She's still lookin good imo. gets waced twice a wk tho...So easy come easy go.!

 

[Brand86]

I did mine in September and it was looking absolutely MINT after a 3/4 day session....but at uni all I could do was wash it and QD (or was prepared too lol, was kind of busy!) and got a few minor marks where some guy MOTd my car and must have wiped his overalls on the front quarter panels so want to SRP the whole thing, seal and apply a few layers of wax. That shouldn't take more than 4 hours one day and then another layer of wax each time I wash ... but its the wheels and arches I really want to do. Might just wait til Spring now though.

Plus I have had enough of my sister's mates ridiculing me for cleaning my car, as sod's law they seem to come round every time I am doing it - must look pretty ghey lol!

 

[Ali]

^You got the post of detailing your car?

 

[Brand86]

Er I'm not even sure I made one?! As photos aren't on my Photobucket account - they are on my laptop though so if I dig that out I can get them up.

I thought I had made one though? I'll do a search!

 

[Turner]

^^^love it

 

[MikeLYR27]

Use Autoglym Bug and tar remover, spray on, leave for 30 secs and just wash off like normal. Its seriously that easy!! never had a problem with that product!! Get it dude!

 

[Rich]

Again the above works well, but while removing the bugs chances are it will be stripping off your wax or sealant. Ideally you don't want to have to use anything other than shampoo and water unless you want to re-protect.