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Help me keep the bugs from sticking
06-07-2011, 08:28 AM
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Do you know of any product I can pre treat the front of my truck and 5th wheel with that will help keep the bugs from sticking and drying on where they are hard to remove?
Additionally, what do you suggest I use when they are difficult to remove? Wet clothes dryer sheets are the best thing I have found so far.
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06-07-2011, 08:32 AM
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I was told Pledge....leaving next week for 7-8 weeks, think I'll try it and report back.
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06-07-2011, 09:04 AM
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Some have used Pam. I use RejeX on the front of my mh and the Lovebugs came off a lot easier this year. I also apply it to the windshield.
RejeX: Nothing Sticks but the Shine!
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06-07-2011, 09:20 AM
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I've been using Pledge on the leading wings of my plane for years. Just wipe them off when done flying. Same for RV.
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06-07-2011, 10:07 AM
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06-07-2011, 10:17 AM
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I've used Rejex with fair success in dealing with Florida's 'lovebugs'. Also found that the drywash liquid I bought at a recent rally provides a very similar finish to Rejex.
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06-07-2011, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Elkhartjim
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I have tried Pam and wanted to smack the person that suggested it. With the heat we have in Texas it baked on and I like to have never got it off!!!
DON'T USE THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT!!
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06-07-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ptysonjr
I have tried Pam and wanted to smack the person that suggested it. With the heat we have in Texas it baked on and I like to have never got it off!!!
DON'T USE THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT!!
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Please don't shoot the messenger...I use RejeX. 
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06-08-2011, 01:15 AM
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I just got done scrubbing mine and I found that Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Removal worked really well. A friend suggested NuFinish so I'm gonna try that.
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06-08-2011, 08:57 AM
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I live in SW Florida the land of the love bugs. The best thing I've found is use rainx on your windows and a good silicone polish on the front.
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06-08-2011, 09:12 AM
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Rain-X on the windshield and NuFinish on the front cap with an overlay of 303. The bugs fly off when I step on the brakes ... well almost  .
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06-08-2011, 12:30 PM
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tried Pam. worked fairly well for bugs but made a worse greasy mess
Ray
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06-08-2011, 04:31 PM
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I use a good quality wax it's ok but not great, but I think i'll give Pledge a try. However for cleaning I now use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and the bugs come off very easy.
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06-08-2011, 09:05 PM
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Rejex gets my endorsement.
Jon
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