Apparition

....and how to remove them from the bodywork of my motor.
Any ideas greatfully received. And yes I DO apply quite a bit of elbow grease but they are stubborn little critters.
Yve

fitzscoob

I have a couple of stunt frogs that sit on either main headlamp, no flies on me!

Could try the pressure washer on a low setting.

Apparition

Where d'you buy these stunt frogs? Frogs to Go ?
Yve

lightning101

You can get a mesh covered sponge that gets rid no bother, but make sure you wash it thoroughly before and after.


Stunt frogs are a 'tad' over the top.

JamesMcD

Autoglym have produced a new Active Insect Remover. I've only tried it once but it did exactly what it says on the "tin"!

James

Apparition

Knew I could rely on you guys...... Halfords I presume ? Cheers Yve

fitzscoob

Frogs R Us

little buggers get fat quick sat on the front of my car, all I need now is a stunt dwarf with anti bird gun on the roof to eradicate the chances of being shat on from a great height (unless im at work).

Talking of work....

Diablo

Tar remover works, but be sure to wax afterwards.

Alternatively place a warm wet towel on the affected areas for a while, and wash off.

I'd be wary of using one of those mesh sponges

Margarine also works, I was told by a professional valeter.

CooperS

Tar remover should shift their weedy carcasses

CooperS

^^ Blast Diablo and his fast fingers ^^

Apparition

Talking of bird poop......... that's another no-no. Seem to be ok getting it off just need something to deter it arriving on the paintwork in the first place, maybe a roof mounted scarecrow. mmmmmm fat frogs..... danger of explosion there, VERY messy!
Yve

Apparition

Margarine ? Its a car ....not making a butty here...... I'll try anything, sounds silly enough to probably work.

fitzscoob

may be worth trying the meguirs clay bar, seemed to take all sorts of nastyness off my car, £12 from halfords.

^Qwerty^

1) Buy a double bed sheet (fitted ones are better)
2) Fit it over the front of your car (it does work)
3) Soak with water (hose pipe is good)
4) Leave for 30 mins, but make sure it stays soaking wet
5) Remove sheet
6) Wipe off flies

It works a treat.

Also useful for motorbikes

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Cheap Wet Wipes/ Kiddies A**e wipes. Aldi/Lidl/Tesco etc. Good enough for the liitle nippers a**e good enough for the Scoob.

Esoteric Beast

Urine, works everytime

So if you want me to pop round just shout

RON

worn out towel dipped in the bucket off soapy water and laid on the affected area works for me!!

StickyMicky

we use TFR

a well waxed/polished motor makes removal of them MUCH easier

Brun

Leave the ******* - i can't see em from the driver's seat

16vmarc

I certainly wouldnt recommend Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover, it removes them alright but as subarus have soft paint the wipes scratch/mark the paint.

kingofturds

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sandpaper obliterates the little *******

Apparition

Oh well in THAT case, I'l get out there right now with my little Makita and get sanding. Ta
Yve

StickyMicky

im ok anyway

the red splats go with the graphics LOL

03-CTR

funnily enough i had a go at this the other day.

being a complete cheapskate i couldn't be bothered to buy yet more rip-off products so got a plastic spray bottle, filled it up with some diluted tesco's wash n wax and hey presto. bug remover.

providing you're not in direct sunlight (so it doesn't dry up) all you need to do is leave it on for a few minutes and bugs just wash off easy.

also helps if you wax your front regular though

Brother_Will

Carplan heavy duty car wash is what i use. £6.99 for a nice big bottle from the big H