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Old 10-17-2007, 03:54 PM
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RV Bug Stain removal

One of the biggest pains with 5ers & other trailers is dealing with the bugs.
I spray the end cap with a mixture of baby oil & water, which keeps them from becoming concrete, until I can wash them off.
My problem is that some of them stain the fiberglass. I am going to try Best black steak remover as well as their bug remover products, see how they do.
Any other recommendations?
Old 10-18-2007, 07:57 PM
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try thetford bug remover works great for me takes bugs right off
Old 10-20-2007, 07:40 AM
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Lots of folks on rv.net recommend using Bounce drier sheets.
Some also recommend using a little Simple Green along with the Bounce sheets for the 'really tough bugs'(baked on in AZ sun for 6 mo or more..lol)
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I read somewhere that WD 40 is supposed to be good for the bugs on bumpers and grills. Might wanna give it a try.

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try using palmolive directly on the bugs.
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Hey blue, what do you mean Bounce dryer sheets? Do you mean just use those to wipe the bugs off? Most of the bugs on my 5'er I think I'd need a blow torch to get 'em off. Just curious about the dryer sheet thing.
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Up here they sell a product called Bugs B Gone. Works pretty good, too. Not cheap at $35 per gallon, but you dilute it out to use.
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Originally Posted by dezeldog
I read somewhere that WD 40 is supposed to be good for the bugs on bumpers and grills. Might wanna give it a try.

Jim
WD-40 did not work for me on bugs. Asphalt splatter is about the only stuff it removed.
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I can tell you that the dryer sheets work great,I know it sounds crazy!Wet the surface to be cleaned and rub with a WET dryer sheet and the bugs and stains come off.You may go through 2 or 3 dryer sheets but it is easy.
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I've sprayed them with Westleys tire bleach and they come off easy. I also use it to remove the black streaks.
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I used Boat Haul Cleaner made by Brite. Works great on removing black streaks and mold, dirt and grim. About $38.00 a gallon
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Originally Posted by Snowdog
I can tell you that the dryer sheets work great,I know it sounds crazy!Wet the surface to be cleaned and rub with a WET dryer sheet and the bugs and stains come off.You may go through 2 or 3 dryer sheets but it is easy.
Makes sense to me. Fabric softner is basically soap
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YellowLab....
see Fueling already answered the ?
Like I posted....some folks say that if wet Bounce sheets dont get everything, then spray some Simple Green on the really dried tuff bugs
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Shrink Wrap the entire trailer.

I use Spray 9...available in Canada, have not seen it in the USA though.
Melts the bugs off...the a quick pressure wash and rinse.

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