How to remove bug splatter from paint.

[onefastben]

Any one know what is best for removing bug guts from painted bumpers? Previous topic only mentioned tree sap.

[hind sight]

If it's still kinda fresh,like only a few days old. I just use meg's spray detailer.
Spray it on and wait a minute till soft,they wipe the bug guts away.
does'nt work use the same medthod as mentioned for tree sap.
Always start with the least aggressive cleaners first.

[onefastben]

I've tried most everything short of sandpaper. I'll try the WD-40 trick and then rubbing alcohol. Any thoughts on using gasoline, laquer thinner, or acetone?

[MonteCarloSS]

Gasoline,laquier thinner are not a good option on paint. Acetone will REMOVE PAINT!! it's the main chemical in finger nail polish remover. I would stick with OTC products to do the job.

[Bigblockbandit]

S-100 available at harley dealers. I use it on bikes and now my cars. spray it on and wash them right off. its amazing stuff, ment as a whole bike wash but really works well on the bugs and road grime.

[Seaward1]

Safest thing to use is MINERAL spirits and works very well.

[snowsnake]

I've used Turtle Bug & Tar remover for years.
No problem with Clear coat or Paint !

[2FAST4U]

I've had good success with using a towel soaked in real hot water an then placed on the stuff to be removed. Hold it there for about 3-4 minutes. Most. if not all, should come off. If not, repeat

[RicManSr]

fabric softener sheets & warm soapy water. It's ruff enought to get the bug guts off, but soft enought NOT to scratch the paint.

[2FAST4U]

Originally Posted by RicManSr

Fabric softener sheets & warm soapy water. It's ruff enough to get the bug guts off, but soft enough NOT to scratch the paint.

HAHAHA! Sounds like a marketing slogan

[RicManSr]

it does, but it works. I live in Louisiana where the "lovebugs" attack our paint jobs twice a year. I also work at a dealership & its the cheapest, easiest, and reliable fix I know of.