One of the “joys” of summer driving is arriving at your destination to discover the front of your vehicle covered in bugs that you have hit while you were driving. In addition to being an eyesore, these bugs can cause permanent damage to your paint if they aren’t removed quickly. To help protect your vehicle, then, here are some tips to help you easily and effectively remove bugs from your car.
Wet Down Your Car
The first step in easy bug removal is to wet the areas on your car where the bugs have splattered. Make sure that the surface of your car is cool to the touch so the water will sit on the surface for a few minutes to help begin to loosen the bug remains. If you skip this step, you will have to scrub harder to remove the bugs, putting your vehicle’s finish at risk for damage that could require a visit to a car dealer in Arlington Heights, IL, to repair.
Use a Bug Cleaner
There are many different types of bug cleaning sprays available. For the most part, they all work the same way, so you can choose a brand you trust or simply choose the least expensive option. To ensure the spray is able to properly adhere to the surface of your vehicle, take a towel and remove any excess moisture from the surface of your vehicle. Then, working in small sections at a time, liberally spray the car’s surface with the bug remover. Allow the spray to sit for several minutes to fully penetrate the bug remains to ensure you don’t have to apply much pressure to remove the bugs.
Remove the Bugs
Using a microfiber cloth, carefully remove the loosened bug remains by moving the towel in small circles over the affected areas. If some bugs remain after you scrub a section, leave them there instead of pressing harder, as this could remove paint that would require a visit to a car dealer in Arlington Heights, IL, to replace. When finished, reapply the bug spray to any trouble spots, then wipe off the remaining bugs. After this, you’ll want to wash your car with soap and water and apply a coat of wax to help make future bug removal jobs less difficult.
