New (?) bug sponge

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RJJ

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Great results with a new to me product from Top of the Line called a 'bug, tar/sap sponge' or something to that effect.

A cellulouse (sp?) material that you soak for 15 min in warm water, apply your favorite chemical then rub on offending spots.

Removed very, very stubborn bug remains in just a few rubs with no apparent abrasion damage to the paint I was impressed.
 
I bought a pack of 2 bug sponges at the Dollar Store a couple weeks ago. Haven't used it on my paint but it works great for cleaning wheels and wheel wells. Also bought a squeegee and some spray bottles that work really well.
 
Haven't tried that product before. I've always worried about using bug spots on painted areas so I only use my bug sponges on non-painted surfaces.



For painted surfaces I like to soak them for awhile with a bug cleaner or an APC (like Valugard's Omni cleaner) and it really softens them up. Whatever I don't get off can easily be remoevd with clay.



Big thing with bugs is to just get them off ASAP though.
 
RJJ said:
Great results with a new to me product from Top of the Line called a 'bug, tar/sap sponge' or something to that effect.

A cellulouse (sp?) material that you soak for 15 min in warm water, apply your favorite chemical then rub on offending spots.

Removed very, very stubborn bug remains in just a few rubs with no apparent abrasion damage to the paint I was impressed.
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Is this the sponge you a referring too?



Chenille Bug Sponge
 
http://autogeek.net/pinsafscrub.html



I have this foam deal...I LOVE THIS THING! Greatest product ever made! I would have never expected it to work like it does..Great product!



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A lot of the time pressure washing doesn't remove all of the bug residue. I only use a 1600 psi electric pressure washer, but that's pretty sufficient for autos.



I found that Hi-Temps Bug remover is very efficient at removing the bug residue. I just pressure wash the area first to remove the loose residue, then spray the bug remover 1:1, Let it dwell for a minute then, pressure wash it off. Awsome product, removes almost all the dead bug. On some vehicles I break out the Top of the LIne honeycomb sponge removes anything that the pressure washer couldn't get off. Also you cut the sponge into smaller pieces and it last a while. A great combo, quick, easy, and cheap. Beats having to go back over some spots with clay.
 
detailthis, I have very closely inspected the finish after using this new sponge on both metal and fiberglass and see not a single swirl or scratch , same for you?
 
yep, not one! I always make sure and soak it long enough and I've haven't seem any marring or scratches. When this rain stops i'll be getting a few vehicles from a broker who buys out of town, so there always coated in bugs. I'll be sure to post some pics.
 
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