Cleaning Product Choices

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Originally Posted by cafe latte

What do you guys use to get splattered bugs off paint and glass? My Landy is a Defender so its brick shape pics up quite a few splattered bugs.
Cheers
Chris

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Any decent tar and bug remover will do the job. Just don't leave them too long as the contents of their gut actually etches paint

Rob

Are those products safe for paint themselves or do you need to apply carefully?
Cheers
Chris

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Originally Posted by cafe latte

What do you guys use to get splattered bugs off paint and glass? My Landy is a Defender so its brick shape pics up quite a few splattered bugs.
Cheers
Chris

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I find windex works really good,1 spray if they are light,wash with the truckwash/carwash if still there the second spray will get whats left.
Andrew

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Originally Posted by cafe latte

Are those products safe for paint themselves or do you need to apply carefully?
Cheers
Chris

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I would be very surprised if any of the products on the market from reputable brands were not safe for paintwork. We use the meguirs one for compatibility I guess but if you have black plastic stuff one thing is for sure do not get this stuff on it as it does put a white stain on the plastic surface which can be removed with another product but better to tape it over or try and avoid contact

Rob

Is there a wax or polish or whatever that you can use across all surfaces? Meaning paint, rubber, plastic, glass? Or do you need to be careful applying only to paint?

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Keep your polish away from plastics,it stains white.It isnt a problem on glass.
Andrew

Mine gets a liberal dose of rainwater every now and then. When it goes in for a service I think they must use some sort of detergenty thing on it because it comes back white.

Hmm, maybe I'm not the right person to answer this question....

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Originally Posted by rar110

I buy car wash gear from carcareproducts.com.au.

For a regular wash I use a pressure cleaner to clean the wheels then the body to remove dirk and grit. I then use Perls shampoo (microfibre mitt & 2 bucket method). If the paint feels reasonably grit free (use plastic bag as glove and wipe hand over the paint to see if feels gritty) I'll spray on wax Gyeon Wetcoat which protects the paint. I then dry the car with a microfibre towel.

If the paint feels gritty (looks clean but has contaminates) I also use Mint clay bar and lube juice. A new car should be clean but plastic bag method will tell you. Clay bar makes the paint feel so smooth and clean. Removing contaminants extends the paint life. I do this twice a year as our cars live outside.

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Read the guide on their website, lays out the process perfectly.

I have been converted to Autoglym. Read about it in here and Defendernet. Really good products.

Also recommend windex for removing bugs.

Damn it it's raining. Suits you Jon :D

I guess I'm not getting to wash and wax my car today after all. Or get the Pajero ready for sale :/

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