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10-15-09, 06:46 AM
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Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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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?
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10-15-09, 02:36 PM
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Pole Position
Join Date: May 2009
Location: GA
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Originally Posted by iewiew
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?
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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.
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10-15-09, 02:49 PM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
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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 
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2010 RX450h - pending 
2004 RX330 - Nav/Performance
1999 RX300 - Traded in
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10-15-09, 03:32 PM
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Driver
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 191
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Plexol for the clearbra after washing and drying.
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2010 RX 350 AWD Tungsten Pearl/Black - Luxury, Comfort, Nav, Levinson, HUD, Enform, Parking Assist, Tow, Remote Start.
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10-15-09, 07:57 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: ny
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This happens to my car every time I leave the city and get into the country-side at night...
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10-16-09, 07:02 AM
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Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 38
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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.
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10-16-09, 07:11 AM
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Driver
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Louisiana
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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
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Last edited by MikeP; 10-16-09 at 07:15 AM.
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10-19-09, 06:00 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: VA
Posts: 1,747
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iewiew
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.
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+1, I've used this product down in FL, works great 
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10-17-09, 05:40 AM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: LITHUANIA, Europe
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Do you think, u get any "BUGGIER" then this?  p.s. taken with crappy phone at dark time...
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10-19-09, 12:08 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: ny
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Audriuss
Do you think, u get any "BUGGIER" then this? p.s. taken with crappy phone at dark time...
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OMG, this is one of the worst I've ever seen... this is part of reasons why I don't like to buy WHITE color... 
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10-19-09, 01:43 AM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: LITHUANIA, Europe
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Originally Posted by rxets
OMG, this is one of the worst I've ever seen... this is part of reasons why I don't like to buy WHITE color... |
but cleaning from white is much easier then from black, because u never get all of bug "mist" from black color...
p.s. i had similar picture of RX'10 with such amount of bugs, but can't find it anywhere on my pc...
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10-19-09, 12:57 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: BC
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Originally Posted by rxets
OMG, this is one of the worst I've ever seen... this is part of reasons why I don't like to buy WHITE color... |
better to see what is making your car dirty so you can wash it off!
i saw bird crap on my rx yesterday after i pulled into my garage. quickly got wet paper towels and wiped it off before the bird crap can eat into the paint. i had this problem with my old silver odyssey, didn't see the bird doo doo. by the time i got to cleaning it out, it was too late and it ate into the paint.
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Prestigious Society Navi/DVD Override Kit | Lexus Japan Illuminated Door Sills | Tanabe NF210 springs | Work Schwert SC2 20x8.5 Front +38 offset with Toyo Proxes T1R 245/30/20 | Work Schwert SC2 20x10.0 Rear +45 offset with Toyo Proxes T1R 285/25/20 | Prussian Blue Complete Kit
2010 Lexus RX 450h - Aurora White Pearl/Black - Package C (Ultra Premium Package)
Venture Shield Clear Bra
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10-19-09, 07:54 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: ny
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Audriuss
but cleaning from white is much easier then from black, because u never get all of bug "mist" from black color...
p.s. i had similar picture of RX'10 with such amount of bugs, but can't find it anywhere on my pc...
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
better to see what is making your car dirty so you can wash it off!
i saw bird crap on my rx yesterday after i pulled into my garage. quickly got wet paper towels and wiped it off before the bird crap can eat into the paint. i had this problem with my old silver odyssey, didn't see the bird doo doo. by the time i got to cleaning it out, it was too late and it ate into the paint. |
You guys got the points. I guess I'm just too lazy. 
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10-20-09, 01:03 AM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: LITHUANIA, Europe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rxets
You guys got the points. I guess I'm just too lazy. |
it is about that I am also lazy!! That is why, it is easier in car wash to show what is not clean! 
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10-17-09, 08:32 AM
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Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 396
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Wow, now that's one massive bug suicide 
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2010 RX450h - pending
2004 RX330 - Nav/Performance
1999 RX300 - Traded in
With quality you only cry once!
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