Removing Lovebugs

TNPapa · 04-20-2007, 09:18 AM

My wife and I will be going to Florida mid September. Lovebugs are very destructive to finishes. Other than having a bra installed, what is a good procedure to remove the lovebugs without damaging the finish? Thanks in advance.

DelerPrius · 04-20-2007, 09:37 AM

You can find the bug protection sprays (I think RainX makes one) at auto parts stores/Walmart that you spray on the front of your car. They leave a washable film which prevents the lovebugs from sticking when they splat and makes them easier to wash off. Easier and less messy than the old petroleum jelly or car wax coating that we used to do...

TNPapa · 04-20-2007, 09:47 AM

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You can find the bug protection sprays (I think RainX makes one) at auto parts stores/Walmart that you spray on the front of your car. They leave a washable film which prevents the lovebugs from sticking when they splat and makes them easier to wash off. Easier and less messy than the old petroleum jelly or car wax coating that we used to do...
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Thanks.

Ichabod · 04-20-2007, 10:28 AM

Oh MAN those things are ANNOYING!!

Check out how they marred my beauty's finish. The yellow ones are especially hard to clean off!!!

Ichabod · 04-20-2007, 11:30 AM

I had to give this thread a little bump because I put some effort into making that picture for your entertainment, and wanted to make sure people saw it.

livelychick · 04-20-2007, 11:33 AM

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I had to give this thread a little bump because I put some effort into making that picture for your entertainment, and wanted to make sure people saw it.

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It's hysterical.

What is a love bug, anyway? The real kind...

hyo silver · 04-20-2007, 11:43 AM

Maybe the lovebugs should try the backseat instead of the hood, first removing any sharp articles of clothing and most body piercings.

Nice picture, Ichabod.

patrickindallas · 04-20-2007, 11:51 AM

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It's hysterical.

What is a love bug, anyway? The real kind...
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And here to tell you all about it is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug

TNPapa · 04-20-2007, 11:51 AM

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Maybe the lovebugs should try the backseat instead of the hood, first removing any sharp articles of clothing and most body piercings.

Nice picture, Ichabod.
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Love bugs are what their names imply. Look like small firefly, but if they are not removed within 24 hours from you car, their acidic juices can eat right through the finish of your car.

Darken · 04-20-2007, 11:58 AM

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Oh MAN those things are ANNOYING!!

Check out how they marred my beauty's finish. The yellow ones are especially hard to clean off!!!
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Heck I'll give it a bump....nicely done picture Ichabod! (sad to say it was type of 'lovebug' I thought of prior to reading the post

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04-20-2007, 09:18 AM	#1
TNPapa Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 39 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My wife and I will be going to Florida mid September. Lovebugs are very destructive to finishes. Other than having a bra installed, what is a good procedure to remove the lovebugs without damaging the finish? Thanks in advance.

04-20-2007, 09:37 AM	#2
DelerPrius Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 60 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You can find the bug protection sprays (I think RainX makes one) at auto parts stores/Walmart that you spray on the front of your car. They leave a washable film which prevents the lovebugs from sticking when they splat and makes them easier to wash off. Easier and less messy than the old petroleum jelly or car wax coating that we used to do...

04-20-2007, 11:30 AM	#5
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,793 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 7	I had to give this thread a little bump because I put some effort into making that picture for your entertainment, and wanted to make sure people saw it.

04-20-2007, 11:43 AM	#7
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 63	Maybe the lovebugs should try the backseat instead of the hood, first removing any sharp articles of clothing and most body piercings. Nice picture, Ichabod.