Very Buggy 2010 RX

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Oct 15, 2009 | 05:46 AM

iewiew

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Very Buggy 2010 RX

I noticed the other day that the front end of my RX was sagging. Seems that it had so many bugs attached it was being weighed down. I have never had a car the bugs loved so much they were willing to sacrifice themselves on the front end. My RX is a magnet to bugs. After about an hour of scrubbing I finally got the damn things off. Thank goodness I have a clear bra.

I wonder if someone makes a peel off bra?

Oct 15, 2009 | 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iewiew

You must be near I 10. The love bugs are bad from FL to TX along that route. I used to live in Slidell, LA and they drove me nuts. Could actually clog the radiator certain times of the year. They also gravitate toward light colored vehicles.

Remedy: Move North about 200 miles.

Oct 15, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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iewiew, what did you use to clean the bugs off? It's a good thing you have the clear bra. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to get them off without one and the damage they could do.

Maybe a bug net is in order

Oct 15, 2009 | 02:32 PM

tazdevl

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Plexol for the clearbra after washing and drying.

Oct 15, 2009 | 06:57 PM

rxets

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This happens to my car every time I leave the city and get into the country-side at night...

Oct 16, 2009 | 06:02 AM

iewiew

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Removing bugs

I used a bug scrubber and a lot of soap to get them off. It was a real pain in the butt. This car is a bug magnet.

I just waxed the leading edges with Star Brite Marine Polish with Teflon. We use this on our airplane and the bugs almost slide off with water.

Oct 16, 2009 | 06:11 AM

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I've read that WD40 is good for removing bugs. Also, it's best to allow the bugs to soak before trying to remove them. A liquid detailer is good to use. Most importantly of all, remove them ASAP. I also live in So. Louisiana and we do get them in clouds down here. During the love bug season, I carry a damp towel and detailer and as soon as I stop, I wipe them off all painted surfaces.

Mike

Last edited by MikeP; Oct 16, 2009 at 06:15 AM.