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What's a good product to remove Bugs?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by 77thor, May 29, 2025.

  1. May 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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    77thor

    77thor [OP] Driver

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    After a long road trip my Tacoma is covered with bugs...
    What is a good product to remove them without damaging clearcoat??
     
  2. May 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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    rnish

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    Wash the vehicle. Follow up with your favorite car wax (e.g., turtle wax etc).
     
  3. May 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Yoda's TRD

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    Turtle Wax makes a good bug and tar remover
     
  5. May 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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    FunknNasty

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    I like meguiars ultimate wash wax. Bird crap and beattle juice practically just rinse off. If I have to scub it’s probably a paint chip.
     
  6. May 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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    Sig45

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    A friend recommended this just last year. By far the best/most effective I've ever used.

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  7. May 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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    LongDukDong

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    I like the . It's worked well for me for FL lovebug season.
     
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    mict450

    mict450 got heel toe?

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    Using dryer softener sheets. Place one in a spray bottle & fill with water. Use another one as a scrubber.
     
  9. May 31, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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    WNYTACOMA

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    Toyota Nerf steps Bugflector 2 Tool box Weathertech floor liners Wet Okole F/R - Bk/Char
    ...whatever you use, be sure to not leave them for any longer than needed....even if you just spot wash those areas initially...
     
  10. May 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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    That one old guy

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    Wet area, spray on Super Clean or Purple Power, let set for a minute, scrub with a soft brush, rinse well, done! No need for high-dollar specialty products.
     
  11. May 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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    b_r_o

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    Hand sanitizer. The alcohol cuts through without damaging the paint
     
  12. May 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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    Mallcrawler20

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    Soap and water .. no need for some fancy bug cleaner .
     
  13. May 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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    Diver_De_Taco

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    I bet those fancy bug cleaners are rebottled car wash soap.
     

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