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Open Roads Forum  >  Fifth-Wheels  > Cleaning Bug Stains This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next alsimon96 • View posts Branson, MO Senior Member Joined: 01/31/2004 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 04/21/10 10:08pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have a real problem. I cleaned the bugs off the front cap using techniques described on this forum. The bugs came off fairly easy. My problem is the stains left behind. I tried Simple Green with no luck. I went to O'Reillys Auto Parts and bought the most expensive bug and tar remove. It did not touch the stains. Does anyone on the forum know of a chemical that will remove the stains without damaging the front cap? Thanks in advance for your help. Allan 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab, D/A, 4WD, Timbrens. Bilstein Shocks 2005 Open Road 357, Pullrite Superglide, Morryde Pin Box, Roto-Choks, Prodigy Controller LewMichele&Paws • View posts Cowlitz County, WA Senior Member Joined: 09/29/2005 View Profile Offline Posted: 04/21/10 11:36pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator ...try a liquid cleaner/wax to rub them out '06 Ford F350 V10 CC 4X4 SB auto 4.10 '01 Arctic Fox 235H (5'er) Don't lose your head...to save a minute...you need your head...your brains are in it...Burma Shave States visited in our RV... myowneq • View posts Louisiana Senior Member Joined: 11/15/2009 View Profile Posted: 04/22/10 12:40am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator This is a long shot. Try using dryer sheets with water. I know it works on cars. I doubt the dryer sheets would hurt your gel coat. Good luck. Tim 2010 F150 XLT 4x4 SCab 5.4L 2006 Dutchmen 29QGS luvglass • View posts Milwaukee Senior Member Joined: 12/01/2005 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 04/22/10 01:21am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If all else fails, try rubbing compound. You'll have to rewax afterward. Fred Wishnie 2006 Carriage Cameo 35KS3, 2006 Ford F350 diesel dually, fulltimer See our blog at http://www.mytripjournal.com/wanderingwishnies “If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you ever got.” sure2rain • View posts Sunbury, PA Senior Member Joined: 06/20/2005 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Online Posted: 04/22/10 05:26am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I use dryer sheets and "Bug Bust". Bug Bust does help in removing the stains. TV: 05 Chevy 2500 8.1L 5er: 2010 Open Range 385RLS Hensley Arrow and P3 Sooner Schooner • View posts On a Roll Senior Member Joined: 05/07/2007 View Profile Offline Posted: 04/22/10 07:29am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I had to use Brasso (metal polish) on mine, it did a good job but I also had to wax it again. If you keep a good quality wax on your rig, bugs will be easier to clean in the future. If you try the Brasso, check a small hidden area first since finishes are different. Click Here to Follow Our Adventure 2006 32' Keystone Everest 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel 1971 Camaro in storage Keep A Light On, We're On Our Way Mile High • View posts Denver, CO Senior Member Joined: 02/05/2008 View Profile Posted: 04/22/10 07:43am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I use dryer sheets and they work well, but I don't think they would remove a stain. The finish must be a little oxidized if you are getting stains. I wouldn't want to suggest what to try, but I can tell you be extremely careful what you do use. I ruined the gelcoat on a cap using an automotive bug and tar remover! It etched into the finish and not eve wax helped it anymore. 2006 Ford F350 4X4 SB CC SRW Powerstroke 6.0 2007 Montana 3400RL 5th Wheel - high gloss, electric awning, remote system, Onan 5500, G614, JT Stabs, wet bolts, Sat Dome, Ariston W/D, 5th Airborne. Ever stop to think, and forget to start again? fishbarned • View posts NY USA Senior Member Joined: 02/07/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 04/22/10 07:49am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Totally Awesome cleaner the best for all kinds of stains including bugs. This stuff works and its only $1. try it. I went to Maine last summer and they have bugs as big as birds. I washed the camper with wash and wax (You can get it at walmart) It took off 90% then i used Totally awesome and not a trace of a bug. A little side note i used it on my aluminum wheels that were looking a little dingy. I was almost scared that it cleaned them so well. Like NEW. Give it a try its only a Dollar. get it at the Dollar tree * This post was edited 04/22/10 07:59am by fishbarned * 2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ, on the way 2010 Ford F-350 XLT,CC,DRW, 4x4,PSD,Tow command, 8'bed bedrocker • View posts lompoc ca Senior Member Joined: 11/16/2006 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 04/22/10 08:09am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Lemon pledge works great and waxes at the same time Use it on the Harley went on the road skipnchar • View posts Topeka or somewhere else Senior Member Joined: 12/17/2003 View Profile Posted: 04/22/10 09:10am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Dryer sheets can work because they're abrasive (like fine sandpaper). I've always had good luck with Dow bug and Tar remover. Using something that's been formulated expressly for the purpose is ALWAYS better than concocting something. 2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR - 2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles) 2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer US Govt survey shows three out of four people make up 75% of the total population This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Fifth-Wheels  > Cleaning Bug Stains

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