Best Abrasive way to remove bug guts from front bumper

[03EXPO4x4]

what is a good method to removing very bad bug guts off of front bumper. Looks like previous owner didn't ever do it. Tried just spray and didn't work. I am going to have to use some kind of abrasive pad but really don't want to destroy paint.

 

[black 4x4]

Use simple green. It'll get everything out without damaging the surface. I used to use on my motorcycle.

 

[DUNE RCR]

+1 on the simple green. Purple power is another good cleaner too.

 

[1955moose]

If those two items don't get it, try some goof off on a paper towel or rag. I've used it to remove tree sap, fallen paint bits, you name it. It's strong, so don't go too crazy. Wax item afterwards! Should work on those bugs.


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[DF5.4]

Simple Green for the big chunks. Then clay bar with QD spray. Then wax.

 

[powerboatr]

moistened dryer softener sheet..warm water.
very gentle
if that does not work..goo gone and good rinse

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Clay bar.

 

[Adieu]

NEVER abrasives

Detergents, worst case light solvents (alcohol?)

 

[Iamsam1117]

There is something called the magic eraser that has worked well for removing decals from cars without damaging the paint underneath. Attaches to a drill gun and may work from this

 

[Mac Attack]

moistened dryer softener sheet..warm water. very gentle if that does not work..goo gone and good rinse

This. Any trip on the highway during summer plasters bug guts all over the front of mine.

In the past I've used mildly abrasive cleaning pads, cloths, aggressive chemicals, and a lot of elbow grease on various vehicles. And then had to deal with the aftermath of polishing to remove all the little scratches.

From a lot of searches online, people said soak (or shake) a Bounce clothes dryer sheet in a spray bottle filled with water. Then, liberally spray the mixture on your bugs (cool paint, in the shade is preferred). Let sit a few minutes, then remove the dryer sheet and use that to GENTLY rub over the bugs. They come right off. It's amazing.

It's best to rinse thoroughly and use some car soap to wash the stuff off right after. Ideally you dont want to let the mixture and bugs dry on the paint.

 

[1970Maverick]

If you can get a water wet towel (no soap) to cover the residue let it soak for 30-45 min then it should come off. It works for me with love bugs in florida. Like any other type of crap on the paint, the quicker you remove it the easier it is.
Obviously keep the front waxed to make it hard for crap to stick.

 

[FlaRay]

I use simple green and chemical guys wheel cleaner that has a mesh like material to get them off

 

[airbrush]

Hot water by itself is good. Dryer sheets also do the trick.

 

[Grrumpy]

This may sound weird, but try Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner....the regular stuff in the spray can. Trick used by many rv'ers to remove bugs/guts.
In shade just spray directly onto front of your Expy and let it sit for several minutes, 5 or so. It will loosen the dried guts after which you can just wash it off with some rags and auto soapy water.
This stuff will not harm your rig....just think of all the material and surfaces in your bathroom that Bubbles is used on without harming any.
Been using it for years on all our previous and current rv's and when my previous trucks and now the Expy get bugs on them, this is the first thing I go to.
For really heavy dried on guts, just do a second application. It won't get rid of stains left by guts blood or fluids....that has been absorbed into the body....but it will get rid of the dead bugs.

 

[csnide29]

For trouble spots that you don’t want to scrub too had, brake cleaner works well.
Spray on, leave for 10-15 seconds and wipe off. Wash with soap afterward.
It will be hard on the clearcoat if you leave it too long.

 

[Fastcar]

Clay bar!!