Question Front cap and windshield Bug removal-share best practices!

[Jabber Jaw]

For the first time, last week, I used the "Dryer Sheet" recommendation. A small bucket of warm water, a couple of dryer sheets; some elbow grease required, but all in all, fairly easy.
It took about an hour to do the entire front end of the coach. You need to have a towel, to wipe of the residue.

BUT, I just ordered the stuff Neal recommended! He says the bugs "melt off"! Guess we will find out!

 

[OkieRed]

Here's what I use which can be another option for you to consider.

Amazon.com: Sea Foam Bbg4 Bugs-B-Gone Gallon Concentrate: Automotive​

In addition, I keep a 2-gallon sprayer filled with this diluted solution. I like this because you can adjust the spray nozzle and spray the top cap and windshield from the ground level. Let it run down and watch the bugs melt away. I use my extend-a-pole with microfiber towel to lightly rub and then rinse off with water. I like to get the bugs off every evening so I use this after every day of driving.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OO1NW4C/?tag=rvf01-20​

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Another tip: put a little of this chemical in your windshield wiper fluid in your bus, car, truck, etc. Works great!

Best regards,
Sjs

 

[VTPete]

I ordered the Wash Wax all scrubber head today. I didn't really have the appropriate tool to reach to top of the cap and window. Question, I don't think the area over the window has the diamondshield does it? Am I ok to use the scrubber there?

Waterless Bug Scrubber Mini Mop 5" (Head Only)

Bug Scrubber Mini Mop Our Bug Scrubber Mini Mop is specifically designed to tackle stubborn, dried-on bugs in hard-to-reach areas. Featuring the same double-sided design as our full-size Wash Wax Mop, this compact 5-inch version allows for greater pressure and precision—making it ideal for...

washwax.com

 

[redbaron]

You will be ok with the microfiber side as long as you use the 2 bucket rinse between each pass. Don't use the other side

 

[redbaron]

The key to bug removal is to get it before it has time to dry on. I always clean while fueling, and often will pull into a rest stop to clean the front cap and exercise a bit while driving. Doing it frequently keeps it clean and makes the job easier.

I also don't like driving with a dirty windshield..ruins my view. I have rigged the generator water tap to be down low so that I don't have to pop the hood to get to it. I will usually use that water suppy to wash the front end only, but if its a big mess, then I pull out the pressure washer.

 

[MikeTip]

I need to check with the detailer who does our coach in Polson. He sprays something on before starting to wash the coach and the bugs seem to just melt. Been meaning to ask him and will do so when we get there later this week.

TJ

Sorry if I missed your follow-up on this topic. We would love to know if you found out what your retailer used in the windows! ?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Sorry if I missed your follow-up on this topic. We would love to know if you found out what your retailer used in the windows! ?

I'm still working on getting him to tell me. He just said it was some "special stuff" he uses in all his detailing work. I'll keep working on him.

In the meantime, I bought some BugsN'All spray that was recommended to me by another RVer on this forum. He will remain unnamed until I can fully evaluate the product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AMJ5O22/?tag=rvf01-20

I haven't had a chance to use it yet as we haven't been on the road killin' bugs since it arrived. When I do get a chance to use it, I will certainly post my report.

TJ

 

[ARD]

BugsN'All spray

I use this and it works great. Much less work than Wash Wax All. The key is to keep it wet, don’t let it dry on you and give it a chance to work it’s magic before wiping off. I do follow up with Wash Wax All and 303 when I remember. ?

 

[MikeTip]

We will check some stores along the way to see if we can find it... as we are on the road now. If we find it I will let you know how it worked. We definitely are in a position to test it on our travels... never seen so many bugs on a windshield before. (Of course we have never owned a vehicle with a windshield as big as this one! ?)

 

[JRS]

I've been using Rejex on the entire front cap and fortunately, I find it quite easy to remove bug splats with just water and microfiber cloths. Probably have applied 5-6 coats to the front cap since mid November. We're full timing and use The Solution "dry wash" (competitor to Wash Wax All) to clean the rig when unable to wash it normally.

 

[MapNerd]

I picked up a bottle of Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover a day ago at Target. Gave it a go on the toad and it worked great. Spray. Wait a minute, wipe it away with a microfiber cloth.

 

[Terryref621]

I add a little dawn in my wash and wax easy.