cleaning bugs
We just got back from a trip through bug land and I decided to try a different approach on removing them.
A guy I used to work with told me that truckers use a solution of baking soda and water,so I mixed up a batch and applied it with a paint brush as it is a little abrasive. I then let it dry over night.
How it was explained to me was the baking soda neutralizes the acids in the bug breaking whatever holds them on so well.
The next day when it was all dry I sprayed it all off really well before washing the truck as I didn't want to scratch the surfaces.I used it on metal and plastic chrome, and on the paint in a small area to test it and make sure it didn't damage the paint.
I have to say I believe it works but before I get all excited I thought maybe someone else would like to give it a try and see what you think.
The consistency of the mixture was about the same as house paint or a little thinner. I think the trick was to let it dry and do its thing before rinsing it off. Give it a try.
A guy I used to work with told me that truckers use a solution of baking soda and water,so I mixed up a batch and applied it with a paint brush as it is a little abrasive. I then let it dry over night.
How it was explained to me was the baking soda neutralizes the acids in the bug breaking whatever holds them on so well.
The next day when it was all dry I sprayed it all off really well before washing the truck as I didn't want to scratch the surfaces.I used it on metal and plastic chrome, and on the paint in a small area to test it and make sure it didn't damage the paint.
I have to say I believe it works but before I get all excited I thought maybe someone else would like to give it a try and see what you think.
The consistency of the mixture was about the same as house paint or a little thinner. I think the trick was to let it dry and do its thing before rinsing it off. Give it a try.
