How to Remove Bugs from a Car Without Damaging Paint?
Anybody who’s done some highway driving in the summer knows that your car’s grill, hood, and windshield are going to get covered in bugs. It’s impossible to avoid and nobody likes to see those splatters on a paint job. Flies, mosquitoes, and other types of insects don’t make particularly pleasing hood ornaments.
At first glance, it may seem like a simple car wash or quick spray with the garden hose can restore your car to its former glory, however, some bugs are extremely difficult to remove. In this article, we’ll run down some of the fastest, simplest and cost-effective ways of how to remove bugs from the front of your car.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bucket
- Sponge
- Hot Water
- Dish Soap
First, squirt some dish soap into the bottom of your bucket. Use the same amount you might use on a sink of dirty dishes. Then, fill the bucket about halfway with hot water, until you see a lot of suds start to form. Dip the sponge into the hot water and squeeze out a bit of the excess water and soap. Finally, in a circular pattern, gently scrub the bug remains off the front of your car.
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Best Way to Remove Bugs Using Baking Soda
Another simple solution is to check your kitchen cupboard for some baking soda. Baking soda can be a very effective and safe-to-use bug remover on your vehicle!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Microfibre Cloth x 2
- Bucket
- Baking Soda – 4 tbsps
- Warm Water – 4 cups
Start by mixing your baking soda and warm water in the bucket. Then, dip a cloth in the mixture and softly wash the car. A circular motion is the most effective way to unlock the scrubbing power of baking soda. When the bugs are removed, rinse the vehicle with a hose and dry everything with a different microfibre cloth.
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Best Way to Remove Bugs from Your Car Windshield
If you want to know how to clean bugs off your car but you’re not sure what to do about the windshield, in particular, there’s another easy and very affordable solution you can try at home. Vinegar is great at breaking down and cleaning off all kinds of dirt from your car’s windows without leaving any residue or annoying streaks.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Spray Bottle
- Microfibre Cloth
- White Vinegar – 1 Cup
- Warm Water – 1 Cup
Combine your water and vinegar in a spray bottle, this way you can always have it handy to use when you notice your windows are looking a bit dirty! Start spraying the windshield and using circular motions, gently wipe at the dirt with your microfibre cloth. Repeat as needed. When the bug remains are gone, give the windshield one more spray and wipe away any excess with your microfibre cloth.
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Need Help? Give Us A Shout!
Whether the bugs on your car are harder to remove than you thought, or you simply don’t have the time to do it yourself, you can trust the experts at RedFox Car Detailing to get the job done. We employ the most trusted team of car detailers in Toronto and North York. Call 416-650-5483 or email us today for a FREE estimate.
