[Janlindsey4@gmail.com]

Ha! Yes, it’s September and yes they are back! Last year was our first summer down here and in the fall we found that they were disgusting. I do not look forward to seeing their return. Ha ha, the beautiful life in Florida though!

[airstreamingypsy]

Time to go to the Dollar Tree and stock up on dryer sheets, dunk them in water and the bugs wipe right off the car.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by GOLFER54

I find them to be delicious, if you want my receipts for
Love- Bug casserole or my famous LB soup, don’t hesitate to ask.

Blech!

[Mustagotlost]

Don’t use Pam on your car. Automotive supply must have better alternative.

[donassaid]

WD 40 works good as well and doesn't harm the paint.

[Up North]

[QUOTE=davem4616;1827786]put some old newspapers on the ground under the front bumper and spray the front grille and front edge of the hood with PAM...that'll make it easier to get those little 'buggers' off[/QUOT

I'm fairly new to the Love Bug issue. Do you spray the PAM on your behicle before you drive around during this season, or after the bugs are already on, simply to loosen ,and remove them?

[Mrprez]

Get a spray bottle and use some hydrogen peroxide and water. Spray it on the bugs, let it sit a minute and wash them off. Used this on our motorcycle (Goldwing) and it worked great.

[EdFNJ]

You might also consider this stuff for removal. It is highly recommended on many of the top auto detailing "enthusiast" sites and forums and was recommended by the guy who detailed my car. You dilute it in water. I keep it in a spray bottle in the back of my vehicle. DO NOT use DAWN dish soap as lots of people suggest while it works great it also removes all the wax you have ever applied. No recollection where I got it but I did order it online. It lasts forever since it gets diluted.

[kendi]

[QUOTE=Herchmer;1828184]

Originally Posted by davem4616

put some old newspapers on the ground under the front bumper and spray the front grille and front edge of the hood with PAM...that'll make it easier to get those little 'buggers' off[/QUOT

I'm fairly new to the Love Bug issue. Do you spray the PAM on your behicle before you drive around during this season, or after the bugs are already on, simply to loosen ,and remove them?

I don’t spray anything. Just wipe with damp dryer sheet when I return home. It’s not really a big deal.

[EdFNJ]

[QUOTE=kendi;1828474]

Originally Posted by Herchmer

I don’t spray anything. Just wipe with damp dryer sheet when I return home. It’s not really a big deal.

Link: Using Dryer Sheets on Your Car

[IF IT MATTERS to you, Like washing your vehicle with Dawn dish soap. dryer sheets will remove your wax finish.]

You can dampen a dryer sheet and rub it on your car to help remove dead bugs, particularly love bugs that embed in your finish. The dryer sheet trick also helps if you need to get at tar or sap. Just keep in mind that the reason this works is that the chemicals in the dryer sheet dissolve the vehicle's finish. It's better than scrubbing, potentially scratching your car, but you'll need to reapply wax to restore your shine and protect against future bugs and grime.

Also: Dryer sheets.....Just trust me!!! - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums

Also: CarParts.com: Bug Removal

6. Apply Car Wax

Most of the cleaning methods mentioned above, such as the WD-40 and dryer sheets, can strip the wax off your car. Therefore, after washing your vehicle, make sure to re-apply the wax.

[Dust Bunny]

WD40 or silicone spray works well also.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Dust Bunny

WD40 or silicone spray works well also.

Yea, and takes all the existing wax off with it leaving the finish even less protected (but bugless for the moment).