Those #@!!%& Bugs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CrashBob · 04-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Spring is here, warm days, cool nights and those freakin' Road Bugs
What do you guys, (Florida?) do to protect your trucks from the onslaught of bugs when cruisin'? Looking for some ideas that are quick and dirty, something to put on for driving and easy to remove while parked. We have a lot of show 'n shines around the area and it sucks to fluff the rod just to have it coated with bugs by the time you get to the event.

Be kind, I'm new at the showing part of our hobby.

CrashBob

1quik70 · 04-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Clear 3M vinyl?? I have seen the Corvette guys use this instead of a BRA. If you could find someone with static cling material, I think that would be the cat's meow for what you want!

ls1nova71 · 04-13-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashBob

it sucks to fluff the rod just to have it coated with bugs by the time you get to the event.

Ummm, what does that mean? Can you say that on here?

Hottrucks · 04-13-2011, 11:41 AM

on long trip I spray the front of my trucks with Pam ( yea the cooking spray) it keeps the bugs and road crap off the paint and washes off really easy with a bit of windex

VA72C10 · 04-13-2011, 11:46 AM

I've used blue painter's tape on the leading edge of the hood and fenders and on the bumper to resist chips and bugs....peels right off...

CrashBob · 04-13-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Ummm, what does that mean? Can you say that on here?

See what you mean.......................How about this "It is truly unpleasant to scrub and polish one's vehicle only to arrive at the show with bugs encrusted everywhere"

*stich626* · 04-13-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CrashBob

See what you mean.......................How about this "It is truly unpleasant to scrub and polish one's vehicle only to arrive at the show with bugs encrusted everywhere"

price of owning and enjoying a driver

96blazr · 04-13-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CrashBob

Spring is here, warm days, cool nights and those freakin' Road Bugs
What do you guys, (Florida?) do to protect your trucks from the onslaught of bugs when cruisin'? Looking for some ideas that are quick and dirty, something to put on for driving and easy to remove while parked. We have a lot of show 'n shines around the area and it sucks to fluff the rod just to have it coated with bugs by the time you get to the event.

Be kind, I'm new at the showing part of our hobby.

CrashBob

LOL! I like the "Be kind, I'm new at the showing part of our hobby" Part

Only two ways I know to prevent this from happening: Don't take it out or Get a enclosed trailer.

But seriously, I show mine all the time and I drive it to the shows and it can be a pain to clean it when I get there, but it's just part of the life we're living.
One thing I've learned is to not really "clean" the front until I get to the show, cause I already know I'll have plenty of Bugs committing suicide on it.
I always keep Spray Detail, Hand Wax, an interior cleaner and a glass cleaner in my "Show-Bag" I keep with me and, most importantly: Duplicolor Scratch Fix in my colors; White and Red.
I've just gotten used to giving it a real good rub down and quick detail when I get to the shows.

I don't think I'd try some of things they're telling you on here. Pam and Windex on paint!!??

VA72C10 has a great idea. Never tried that, but it sounds great.

Anyway, when you start pulling in Trophies it makes it all worth it.

**RenoKeene** · 04-13-2011, 01:10 PM

A little advice from a Florida boy:
Baby oil, doesn't harm the paint and washes off with Dawn and water.
Also helps to wax the crap out of it with heavy paste before putting on the oil.
I outta know, we have SWARMS of love-bugs twice a year and I used to manage a recon center in Bradenton. Love-bug guts are acidic and will eat the paint or clearcoat in just a few days.
Brad

brad_man_72 · 04-13-2011, 01:17 PM

wd40.
I like the bugs, they prove your truck isn't a trailer queen.

c50rob · 04-13-2011, 01:20 PM

There are products sold at the RV supply to spray the front of an RV while traveling to keep bugs from sticking. I have used it many times on our travel trailer and it works very well and makes clean up much easier.

**Clyde65** · 04-13-2011, 01:44 PM

Just drive to the show with your truck cover on. ummm maybe not a good idea, but would help a bunch though.

sleepingbag · 04-13-2011, 04:47 PM

Bugs Be Gone by Seafoam will wash lovebugs off like they were never there...

Sequoyah · 04-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Tailgate everyone on the way there :P

crushermechanic · 04-13-2011, 09:35 PM

pledge furniture polish works well and wipes off easy. we used it all the time on the airplanes at the flight school i used to wrench for. it wont harm the paint.

lil hoodlum · 04-13-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Just drive to the show with your truck cover on. ummm maybe not a good idea, but would help a bunch though.

Now that's funny right there!! LOL

I too have heard that WD40 helps to remove bug guts.

Keith

Hubscrub · 04-13-2011, 10:38 PM

i got this idea from a local guy he uses on his 68, i used window screen held on by magnets to keep the core support and radiator clean of bugs. Only take seconds to install and uninstall.

VA72C10 · 04-13-2011, 10:41 PM

That's a good idea and will keep the radiator looking good longer!

96blazr · 04-14-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That's a good idea and will keep the radiator looking good longer!

That is a great idea. Might have to start using that cause my Radiator cooler is getting pretty beat up.

Hottrucks · 04-14-2011, 08:30 AM

Ummmmm???? wheres the grill???

Hubscrub · 04-14-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

Ummmmm???? wheres the grill???

i went through the trouble of takeing it off just so yall could see the screen better........................

........na i got a new one in a box here but i'm in the process of redoing things before i put it in

Hubscrub · 04-14-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That's a good idea and will keep the radiator looking good longer!

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

That is a great idea. Might have to start using that cause my Radiator cooler is getting pretty beat up.

thanks guys, i told him last time i talked to him i was gonna use his idea

04-13-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
CrashBob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utica Nebraska Posts: 244	Those #@!!%& Bugs Spring is here, warm days, cool nights and those freakin' Road Bugs What do you guys, (Florida?) do to protect your trucks from the onslaught of bugs when cruisin'? Looking for some ideas that are quick and dirty, something to put on for driving and easy to remove while parked. We have a lot of show 'n shines around the area and it sucks to fluff the rod just to have it coated with bugs by the time you get to the event. Be kind, I'm new at the showing part of our hobby. CrashBob __________________ "Life is all about ass. You're either covering it,laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it or trying to get a piece of it.

04-13-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs Clear 3M vinyl?? I have seen the Corvette guys use this instead of a BRA. If you could find someone with static cling material, I think that would be the cat's meow for what you want!

04-13-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs on long trip I spray the front of my trucks with Pam ( yea the cooking spray) it keeps the bugs and road crap off the paint and washes off really easy with a bit of windex __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-13-2011, 11:46 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs I've used blue painter's tape on the leading edge of the hood and fenders and on the bumper to resist chips and bugs....peels right off... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-13-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs A little advice from a Florida boy: Baby oil, doesn't harm the paint and washes off with Dawn and water. Also helps to wax the crap out of it with heavy paste before putting on the oil. I outta know, we have SWARMS of love-bugs twice a year and I used to manage a recon center in Bradenton. Love-bug guts are acidic and will eat the paint or clearcoat in just a few days. Brad __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#10
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs wd40. I like the bugs, they prove your truck isn't a trailer queen. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

04-13-2011, 01:20 PM	#11
c50rob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ELIZABETH CITY Posts: 87	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs There are products sold at the RV supply to spray the front of an RV while traveling to keep bugs from sticking. I have used it many times on our travel trailer and it works very well and makes clean up much easier.

04-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs Just drive to the show with your truck cover on. ummm maybe not a good idea, but would help a bunch though. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-13-2011, 04:47 PM	#13
sleepingbag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pomona Park, FL Posts: 151	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs Bugs Be Gone by Seafoam will wash lovebugs off like they were never there... __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars

04-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#14
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs Tailgate everyone on the way there :P __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

04-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#15
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs pledge furniture polish works well and wipes off easy. we used it all the time on the airplanes at the flight school i used to wrench for. it wont harm the paint.

04-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#17
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs i got this idea from a local guy he uses on his 68, i used window screen held on by magnets to keep the core support and radiator clean of bugs. Only take seconds to install and uninstall. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-13-2011, 10:41 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs That's a good idea and will keep the radiator looking good longer! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-14-2011, 08:30 AM	#20
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Those #@!!%& Bugs Ummmmm???? wheres the grill???



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