MJBird993

I use a soapy wet cotton towel and let it lay on the affected areas to remove bugs, sap and such. You always want to go with the least aggressive way and do as little rubbing and scrubbing as possible. Harsh cleaners, hot water, etc. will remove wax.
Really? I've seen it, but I figured it was just a glorified wax.

Griots also makes a bug remover that has been moderately effective in my limited use.

LexVan

The Griots Bug Barricade works really well. You apply it to a clean, waxed/sealant bumper or leading edges or side mirrors. Wipe on, let dry, leaves behind a very slight haze.

I don't like using bug removers because it strips off the wax, as you noted.

With my OptiCoat now, I don't use the Barricade any longer.

MJBird993

Oh, so that's the deal. I knew it was too good to be true. So you put the stuff on before a long road trip, for example, but not before a concours competition.

So, how do you remove it later, to get rid of the light haze? Will just a basic wash take it off (along with the carcasseseses)?

(I think I just blew up spell-check)

LexVan

I really don't think you'd notice the haze, once it dried. Certainly even less so after a few bug strikes. Not for Concours.

To remove, just normal washing. Bugs wash off much easier.

Hammer911

There was one guy on here who went to the track once and sounded like he was damn near a pro after the first day. I think he said he just swerves around the bugs.

chuck911

He was quite good at avoiding bugs, not so good with deer.

walterwu

Be careful if you have the keys in your pocket and also the Entry and Drive feature.

Spyerx

Touché.

mongrelcat

Entertaining thread

paradocs98

I've had a large bug explode into the windshield, right in my line of sight, at 130+ mph on the track. It's surreal. K.E.=(1/2)(m)(v sqd), so 130 mph = 4 times the splat of 65 mph.

Scottish Pete

Does the increased slope of the 991 windshield make more bugs just bounce off?

LexVan

Not in my experience.

chuck911

Yes. But increased speed overcomp... oh wait, BOUNCE off! Now I get it.