This item is currently on clearance at SuperCheap Auto.
Bug guts are some of the worst things for automotive paint.
Flying insects contain corrosive chemicals that permanently damage paint if left unchecked.
The concentrated Bug & Tar Wash formula breaks down the most stubborn dried bugs
and tar residue to prevent permanent damage.
The special formula is safe on bumpers, windshields, headlights, plastics, chrome, grilles, painted surfaces, and more.
What's the "green bug stuff" ?
I did a quick search before, but I didn't see anything.
This Chemical Guys 1.89 litre is pretty expensive on Amazon,
so compared to that, getting it locally is a deal…and I did ;-)
I'm mistaken, I think I've only ever used the Bars Bugs stuff as a windowscreen concentrate, never tried their tar and bug remover stuff. Not even sure of the pricing. Ignore my comment.. 😅
For windscreen cleaning, I mix the following into my car's windscreen wiper fluid
-> Trico Vision Washer — https://tricoproducts.com.au/products/trico-vision-washer-ad…
@whyisave: Woah, that website is soo professional!
Thanks though, I just put through an order, along with some interior cleaner and scratch remover stuff.. 😅
@WasBargain: The Trico Vision Washer concentrate lasts many years.
You just need a little bit, to dilute with water (or distilled water, if you bother),
and put it into your windscreen wiper fluid container of your car.
Every drive, just let out a little bit of the windscreen wiper fluid, and wipe your windscreen.
It will protect your wiper blades and your windscreen will be cleaned of dust & debris.
The other alternative product to the Trico,
is the BOSCH BWA5L Windshield Washer Fluid
- https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/826315
@whyisave: Damn, I think I saw that the other day but passed as I don't use my wipers enough to warrant.. 😅
Will keep it in mind though as I'm trying to build a little home kit to do friends/family cars.
as I don't use my wipers enough
You don't need to use wipers enough.
Those wiper fluids preserve the life of the wiper a bit better,
and at the same time, clears your windscreen of dust, debris, etc…
…which also keeps it clean and streak-free.
@whyisave: Huh.
So now I have to get into the habit of spraying everytime I go out yeah? 😅 5L going to be hard to get through in 6 months though as I'll be moving overseas.. 😅
@WasBargain: Just a flick of the windscreen stalk in your car,
and let the fluid spray out for 1-2 seconds,
and the wiper will wipe for about 2-3 strokes.
That is enough to get a clean windscreen.
That 5L will last you many years,
some people had it lasting them 6 years.
You mix it diluted with water (or distilled water),
and it lasts a long time in the car.
@whyisave: Woah, geez.. Might have to take it with me then! 😅 Thanks again for the find and the information!
@WasBargain: I do use my windscreen wiper fluid when needed but the fluid is still and never been refilled once in like 2 years. Questioning myself a few times. Looks like I need check to find out.
I feel like bars is crap, bought a few bottles and never noticed anything exceptional occur while using it. Just seems like water.
@Mungulz: While I'd have to agree, it's also dirty cheap and does fizz up a little white foam when used so at best it's arguably better than using a bar of soap.. 😅
I usually just clean my car with a bit of dish detergent, 8 litre bucket of water, and an automotive sponge. Is that bad?
8 litre bucket of water
Just 1 x 8-Litre bucket of water ?
You don't employ the 2-bucket system ?
If you did, then the dish detergent and
automotive sponge would be fine as the OzB way !
The 2 bucket system is over-rated in my view. I've only ever used 1 bucket to wash my cars and they all look immaculate.
Dish detergent will strip any protective wax etc. off your car and leave the paint exposed. You want to use some sort of final stage wax-esque wash on it at the end so you've got an extra barrier to protect the paint and it will also make future cleaning easier.
edit: obviously car washing is a rabbit-hole, but a cleaning agent and then a protective agent is an improvement here.
The car wash experts all claim you need a PH neutral wash and that dishwash detergent is too harsh as it will strip any wax or surface coating. Have to agree with the stripping of the surface (could not work out why the finish on a mates ute was so flat and poor until he told me he only uses dishwashing liquid).
Buying a car wash with a wax in it will give you a better surface and be easier to clean on an ongoing basis.
The OzBargain way is to only buy on special as big discounts can be had a on carwash.
I never understood why cars don't come from factory with clear vinyl wrap over the paint already?
I can get my car clear vinyl wrapped for $5k, possibly less by a small 1 or 2 man operation over a couple of days.
Surely at scale, in a factory, being done by robots in minutes, this would come down to a few hundred dollars for a factory making 10's of thousands of cars per year?
Would save so many issues including stone chips, wax etc.
Just add a new wrap every 10 years or so if you wanted?
I had never heard of a clear vinyl wrap until now.
Just a quick thought: wouldn't that vinyl melt in the Australian heat?
save so many issues
That's so many businesses going out of business >.<
I don't have a vinyl wrap but have thought about it a little bit, here is an interesting read: https://bigcolour.com.au/car-wrapping-vs-painting-your-car/
Just a quick thought: wouldn't that vinyl melt in the Australian heat?
No, it is already available and does not melt.
That's so many businesses going out of business >.<
I actually think it would give them more business. At the moment, maybe 1 in 1000 cars get a vinyl wrap done. If they all (new) had it, then the current wrappers would be really busy fixing up after smash repairs do the paint after an accident, touch ups when the cars are vandalised, re-adding the vinyl every 10-15 years etc.
I never understood why cars don't come from factory with clear vinyl wrap over the paint already?
Surely at scale, in a factory, being done by robots in minutes, this would come down to a few hundred dollars for a factory making 10's of thousands of cars per year?
You just answered your own question.
If a manufacturer makes 50,000 cars per year, then a $300 wrapping cost is going to cost them fifteen million dollars a year.
Chemical Guys are solid. Apparently make the best water spot remover. I have a bottle I'm yet to test out because I have matte paint on a bike and I'm not actually sure if it'll work or damage the matte paint. If their reputation is anything to go by, this should be a solid product too. Not sure how the value goes against that "Bars Bugs" stuff that regularly gets posted here though..