2006-09-16 16:09:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
what the hell is a lovebug?
2006-09-16 16:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to stay in Florida and two times a year, i purchased the most proper baddest trojan horse stuff on the automobile parts position. The trojan horse stuff did the interest, mixed with an excellent variety of elbow grease. earlier the season starts, I used an fairly, quite strong silicone wax, liberally. the concern with the insects is their body fluids are acidic, which will eat your automobile end, which is likewise why no predators eat those little beasties. The liberal use of a strong end wax can help ward off the acidic body fluids from attacking the paint. Like different insects which flavor undesirable, those adult men are brightly marked, for this reason through an orange spot. A chicken eats one among them, receives a nasty flavor, and avoids something continuously each and every time it sees that orange spot... very last little bit of advice, get a chunk of plastic window exhibit screen and tie it in the front of the radiator to maintain the insects from entering into the fins. The acids will attack the tubes even worse than the paint and would right away reason leaks. sparkling the exhibit screen many times, and the radiator below besides. positioned a pair tablespoons of baking soda (arm and hammer, sodium bicarbonate) interior the bucket of water you make the most of to assist neutralize the acid from the trojan horse continues to be.
2016-10-16 01:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Charlie,
I assume you mean ladybirds & the suchlike.
Well, a goodly splash of washing-up liquid, left for a minute or so, a slosh or warm water, and a little bit of a rub, seems to do the trick.
Perhaps not the best answer on the planet, but it works.
All the best, it gets the bug poo off my old boat
(There again, if you mean persistent girlfreinds sitting on your bonnet, switch on the wipers and squirters, and accellerate backwards. Alarming results.)
Bob
2006-09-16 16:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local NAPA Auto Parts store and ask for "Bug and Tar Remover" and a "bug sponge" use both of these products together to scrub the bugs off then apply a coat of good quality wax (I like Mothers or MeGuires) to make it easier to get them off the next time.
2006-09-16 16:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by lowrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are like grease, aren't they. Best thing I found on the market that isn't harmful is Turtle Wax Zip Wash. Makes good winshield washer fluid too, and you can add alcohol 4 winter use.
2006-09-16 16:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by yp_al_spruce_pine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is some stuff at wal-mart car section that works pretty good but can't remember name of it, but you spray it on, wipe it off and no more lovebugs.....sorry can't remember name of it
2006-09-16 16:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by dipta37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fabric softener towelettes that you put in the dryer. after cleaning and washing auto put good grade of paste wax on front of auto and leave it there. the bugs stick to the haze and not the paint, wash off next week and reapply.
2006-09-16 16:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a little tenderness, And a lotta vinegar and elbow grease
2006-09-16 20:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by dave e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil based lubricants..
Diesel fuel..
Love bug remover..
WD-40
2006-09-16 16:18:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it VERY QUICKLY! They take off the paint!
2006-09-16 16:11:56 · answer #10 · answered by woundbyte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋