Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

77 ChevySport · 05-14-2013, 01:50 PM

Even on very short runs in the Summer I collect some bugs on the
front part (Verticle) of the hood. Sometimes they can be a b--ch to
get clean. Is there anything on the market that can be used on a
temporary bases to solve the problem? I thought I heard once that
someone had good luck using "Saran Wrap" just to get to the destination
then pull it off; then do the samething on the way home. Any thoughts
or ideas?? Thanks Larry

Rich84 · 05-14-2013, 02:46 PM

The windshield cuts thru the air like a giant fly swatter...I swear it doesnt miss a single bug. Must be the aerodynamics.

superwade57 · 05-14-2013, 03:03 PM

That's pronounced square-o-dynamics
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cory d · 05-14-2013, 03:07 PM

i drove through eastern washington in early summer. maybe it was just from going over the pass but the front of my truck was covered in bugs. i bet i could have scrapped them off and filled a coffee mug

xrcr · 05-14-2013, 04:08 PM

baby oil and water mixture if you know you're getting into bugs. Rain X helps and sticks around longer.

cory d · 05-14-2013, 04:10 PM

wouldnt just waxing the front o the hood, bumper and light bezels help them not stick? i rain x all my glass. not for bugs though

KQQL IT · 05-14-2013, 04:25 PM

Blue painters tape. Ugly but works.
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77 ChevySport · 05-14-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Blue painters tape. Ugly but works.
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KQQL IT:

No effect on the paint? If not sounds like an idea.

cory d:

Truck is waxed to a maximum; still hard to take off bugs.

Anybody hear of the saram wrap idea?? Thanks: Larry

ymerej71 · 05-16-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Blue painters tape. Ugly but works.
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I'll have to remember this next road trip! My truck's color almost matches blue painters tape! Haha...

KQQL IT · 05-14-2013, 06:17 PM

See it quite a bit with show stuff rolling down I-5 on Fridays
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**LEEVON** · 05-14-2013, 07:24 PM

I used PAM spray once, worked pretty well. Just a very good wash/wax will also do wonders along with the Rain-X on headlights and windshield.

northeimcustom · 05-15-2013, 10:32 AM

http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html

KQQL IT · 05-16-2013, 12:01 PM

I'll see if I can get a pic.

Although I see bugs on a nicer car/truck and think good at least its driven and not a parking lot Queen
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meatwagon83 · 05-16-2013, 12:45 PM

my chevelle usually shows up at shows with bugs on the front, it just shows i drive it!

motornut · 05-16-2013, 09:48 PM

light em up so you can see the big ones
then bounce them off this Stainless Steel hood cover
also got one of those wrap around plastic sheilds( i don't like the look of it),bolts under the lip

meatwagon83 · 05-16-2013, 10:17 PM

^^^^^^i like his idea!^^^^^

83GMCK2500 · 05-20-2013, 04:04 PM

I just came across this stuff and remembered this thread...

http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html

And there are related products in that family...

76stepsidechevy · 05-20-2013, 05:49 PM

I've got the stainless lip on my 76 also. I'm not a fan of the grandpa bug deflector so this was the next best thing to save whats left of the paint there.

motornut · 05-21-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 76stepsidechevy

I've got the stainless lip on my 76 also. I'm not a fan of the grandpa bug deflector so this was the next best thing to save whats left of the paint there.

thats not a Grandpa bug flicker lol this is

dieseldawg142 · 05-21-2013, 02:23 PM

yeah, i had one similar to that
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now when we travel, i hi-tech it & zip tie a piece of screen door mesh over the front of the truck

tylerd4 · 05-23-2013, 10:15 PM

This is the one that is on my truck at the moment. Gotta love the red color lol.

motornut · 05-24-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tylerd4

This is the one that is on my truck at the moment. Gotta love the red color lol.

neat/different i've seen them dark or clear,not red

meatwagon83 · 05-21-2013, 12:41 AM

i went and moved a plow for my cousin the other day, i think i hit every bug in the county!!

andrewmp6 · 05-21-2013, 03:35 AM

Or try this http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield/

Rich84 · 06-06-2013, 07:44 AM

Just read an article which featured this product http://www.lovebugeraser.com/

05-14-2013, 01:50 PM	#1
77 ChevySport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 201	Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. Even on very short runs in the Summer I collect some bugs on the front part (Verticle) of the hood. Sometimes they can be a b--ch to get clean. Is there anything on the market that can be used on a temporary bases to solve the problem? I thought I heard once that someone had good luck using "Saran Wrap" just to get to the destination then pull it off; then do the samething on the way home. Any thoughts or ideas?? Thanks Larry

05-14-2013, 02:46 PM	#2
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. The windshield cuts thru the air like a giant fly swatter...I swear it doesnt miss a single bug. Must be the aerodynamics.

05-14-2013, 03:03 PM	#3
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. That's pronounced square-o-dynamics Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. i drove through eastern washington in early summer. maybe it was just from going over the pass but the front of my truck was covered in bugs. i bet i could have scrapped them off and filled a coffee mug __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-14-2013, 04:08 PM	#5
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. baby oil and water mixture if you know you're getting into bugs. Rain X helps and sticks around longer.

05-14-2013, 04:10 PM	#6
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. wouldnt just waxing the front o the hood, bumper and light bezels help them not stick? i rain x all my glass. not for bugs though __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-14-2013, 04:25 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. Blue painters tape. Ugly but works. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-14-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. See it quite a bit with show stuff rolling down I-5 on Fridays Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-14-2013, 07:24 PM	#11
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. I used PAM spray once, worked pretty well. Just a very good wash/wax will also do wonders along with the Rain-X on headlights and windshield. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-15-2013, 10:32 AM	#12
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html __________________ ^MY BUILD STORY^

05-16-2013, 12:01 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. I'll see if I can get a pic. Although I see bugs on a nicer car/truck and think good at least its driven and not a parking lot Queen Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-16-2013, 12:45 PM	#14
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. my chevelle usually shows up at shows with bugs on the front, it just shows i drive it! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

05-16-2013, 09:48 PM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. light em up so you can see the big ones then bounce them off this Stainless Steel hood cover also got one of those wrap around plastic sheilds( i don't like the look of it),bolts under the lip Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-16-2013, 10:17 PM	#16
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. ^^^^^^i like his idea!^^^^^ __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

05-20-2013, 04:04 PM	#17
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. I just came across this stuff and remembered this thread... http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html And there are related products in that family... __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96



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05-20-2013, 05:49 PM	#18
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. I've got the stainless lip on my 76 also. I'm not a fan of the grandpa bug deflector so this was the next best thing to save whats left of the paint there.

05-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#20
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,903	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. yeah, i had one similar to that now when we travel, i hi-tech it & zip tie a piece of screen door mesh over the front of the truck

05-23-2013, 10:15 PM	#21
tylerd4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Steinauer, NE Posts: 10	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. This is the one that is on my truck at the moment. Gotta love the red color lol. Attached Images

05-21-2013, 12:41 AM	#23
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. i went and moved a plow for my cousin the other day, i think i hit every bug in the county!! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

05-21-2013, 03:35 AM	#24
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. Or try this http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shield/

06-06-2013, 07:44 AM	#25
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Protection from bugs on the front of our square body P/U. Just read an article which featured this product http://www.lovebugeraser.com/

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