Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?!

DFitty · 06-19-2009, 06:44 PM

So,has anyone heard that dryer sheets remove caked on bugs off you bumper? well I have,so i tried it. i heard this "myth" from my neighboor who swears by this method to get the bugs off his RV. about a month ago he told me about it so it got me curious. I finally went out to try it today,and well,here are my results,and a list of what you will need:

Materials:
Box of Fabric Softener Static sheets(didnt use the whole box,nor did i buy expensive ones)
Small bowl or bucket of water(first i tried it w/o water,then i realized it works better with)
Thats it i guess.

Materials:

Before

After:

As you can see,it worked ok,alot better then i thought it would. i did the grill also but sorry,no pics. that little spot i did was really caked on,and it took me about 1 minute to do it,so i figure prolly about 20 for the whole bumper. also,after you are done,there will be some oily residue left over,i washed it off immediatly.

Just thought i would share this with yall guys. have fun.

97low · 06-19-2009, 07:20 PM

damn looks alot better

DFitty · 06-19-2009, 10:48 PM

yea,i was really surprised. the other black stuff on there wouldnt come off thos,not sure what that was???

NotaDime · 06-20-2009, 01:01 AM

they do make "bug sponges"

http://images.google.com/images?q=bug%20sponge&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US

fficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

DFitty · 06-20-2009, 05:09 PM

hmm,the dryer sheets worked better then those IMO,and didnt cost as much as one. also,with those sponges,you still have to buy some bug&tar remover.

***orangesonoma*** · 06-20-2009, 05:34 PM

shit your truck is dirty

DFitty · 06-21-2009, 03:35 PM

car* its an 01 buick century..the family sedan lol.

NotaDime · 06-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DFitty

hmm,the dryer sheets worked better then those IMO,and didnt cost as much as one. also,with those sponges,you still have to buy some bug&tar remover.

i use this one professionally , long as its a "netted" one .....

you dont need bug and tar remover lol.....you just need the right sponge and soap and water homie....

i do/did it for a living for 16+ years and dont own bug cleaner, and i guarantee i can remove bugs on ANYTHING thoroughly ....... sometimes it can take easily 20 mins on bugs alone....

i even include tractor trailers as something i thoroughly remove bugs on....

http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...ducts _id=108

tohoopty · 06-21-2009, 05:00 PM

if you would wash the car on a regular basis like once a week,you wouldnt have to worry about all those bugs.

DFitty · 06-21-2009, 05:50 PM

it gets washed every thursday..but drivin 40 miles everymornin at 4am when the bugs are out,is a bitch on the bumper and window.

zman71lsufreak · 07-03-2009, 08:43 PM

I used this method before I heard of it on here. I had pretty much the same thing happen some stuff comes off and some doesnt but it does look a hell of a lot better

03zq8s10 · 07-06-2009, 05:23 PM

I use a netted one similar to that one. I wash twice a week and polish/wax regularly so bugs aren't bad at all. They pretty much fall off with a sponge and soap/water.

Quote: Originally Posted by NotaDime

i use this one professionally , long as its a "netted" one .....

you dont need bug and tar remover lol.....you just need the right sponge and soap and water homie....

i do/did it for a living for 16+ years and dont own bug cleaner, and i guarantee i can remove bugs on ANYTHING thoroughly ....... sometimes it can take easily 20 mins on bugs alone....

i even include tractor trailers as something i thoroughly remove bugs on....

http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...ducts _id=108

pearl91chevy · 07-07-2009, 08:56 PM

it really helps if you keep wax on it vehical to.. the bugs wont bake into the paint nearly as bad

sykominitrkr · 07-13-2009, 05:56 PM

DrptS10 · 07-26-2009, 07:31 PM

wd40 works awesome on my front bumper, makes the bugs fall right off with a normal rag.

tt85_GM · 07-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DrptS10

wd40 works awesome on my front bumper, makes the bugs fall right off with a normal rag.

painted or chrome bumper?

Johnbear · 07-31-2009, 04:43 AM

No matter how to see, feel that it is a form of art.

Mattpyle · 08-06-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnbear

No matter how to see, feel that it is a form of art.

Dude none of your posts make any sense. Do you even speak english?

evandonald · 08-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Black stuff left over looks like tar from the road. Hit it with some bug and tar remover and bam! you are good to go!

dimedragin22s · 08-30-2009, 03:48 PM

grease lighting spray on the bugs let sit for a mintue, wash off spray some more and little scruping with a soft bursh and its nice and clean

06-19-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! So,has anyone heard that dryer sheets remove caked on bugs off you bumper? well I have,so i tried it. i heard this "myth" from my neighboor who swears by this method to get the bugs off his RV. about a month ago he told me about it so it got me curious. I finally went out to try it today,and well,here are my results,and a list of what you will need: Materials: Box of Fabric Softener Static sheets(didnt use the whole box,nor did i buy expensive ones) Small bowl or bucket of water(first i tried it w/o water,then i realized it works better with) Thats it i guess. Materials: Before After: As you can see,it worked ok,alot better then i thought it would. i did the grill also but sorry,no pics. that little spot i did was really caked on,and it took me about 1 minute to do it,so i figure prolly about 20 for the whole bumper. also,after you are done,there will be some oily residue left over,i washed it off immediatly. Just thought i would share this with yall guys. have fun.
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06-19-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
97low body drop in progress Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 285 Location: jacksonville, fl User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! damn looks alot better
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06-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#3
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! yea,i was really surprised. the other black stuff on there wouldnt come off thos,not sure what that was???
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06-20-2009, 01:01 AM	#4
NotaDime UN-BANNED B!TCHES!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,335 Location: Home. User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! they do make "bug sponges" http://images.google.com/images?q=bug%20sponge&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi Last edited by NotaDime : 06-20-2009 at 01:02 AM.
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06-20-2009, 05:09 PM	#5
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! hmm,the dryer sheets worked better then those IMO,and didnt cost as much as one. also,with those sponges,you still have to buy some bug&tar remover.
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06-20-2009, 05:34 PM	#6
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 46,856 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! shit your truck is dirty
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06-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#7
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! car* its an 01 buick century..the family sedan lol.
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06-21-2009, 03:39 PM	#8
NotaDime UN-BANNED B!TCHES!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,335 Location: Home. User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! Quote: Originally Posted by DFitty hmm,the dryer sheets worked better then those IMO,and didnt cost as much as one. also,with those sponges,you still have to buy some bug&tar remover. i use this one professionally , long as its a "netted" one ..... you dont need bug and tar remover lol.....you just need the right sponge and soap and water homie.... i do/did it for a living for 16+ years and dont own bug cleaner, and i guarantee i can remove bugs on ANYTHING thoroughly ....... sometimes it can take easily 20 mins on bugs alone.... i even include tractor trailers as something i thoroughly remove bugs on.... http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...ducts _id=108 Last edited by NotaDime : 06-21-2009 at 03:41 PM.
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06-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#9
tohoopty Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,845 Location: point pleasant wv User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! if you would wash the car on a regular basis like once a week,you wouldnt have to worry about all those bugs.
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06-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#10
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! it gets washed every thursday..but drivin 40 miles everymornin at 4am when the bugs are out,is a bitch on the bumper and window.
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07-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
zman71lsufreak Truckless Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Louisiana User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! I used this method before I heard of it on here. I had pretty much the same thing happen some stuff comes off and some doesnt but it does look a hell of a lot better
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07-06-2009, 05:23 PM	#12
03zq8s10 Got boost? Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 804 Location: Killen, Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! I use a netted one similar to that one. I wash twice a week and polish/wax regularly so bugs aren't bad at all. They pretty much fall off with a sponge and soap/water. Quote: Originally Posted by NotaDime i use this one professionally , long as its a "netted" one ..... you dont need bug and tar remover lol.....you just need the right sponge and soap and water homie.... i do/did it for a living for 16+ years and dont own bug cleaner, and i guarantee i can remove bugs on ANYTHING thoroughly ....... sometimes it can take easily 20 mins on bugs alone.... i even include tractor trailers as something i thoroughly remove bugs on.... http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...ducts _id=108
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07-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#13
pearl91chevy Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,523 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! it really helps if you keep wax on it vehical to.. the bugs wont bake into the paint nearly as bad
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07-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#14
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07-26-2009, 07:31 PM	#15
DrptS10 Daily Driven Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 919 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! wd40 works awesome on my front bumper, makes the bugs fall right off with a normal rag.
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07-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#16
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,337 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! Quote: Originally Posted by DrptS10 wd40 works awesome on my front bumper, makes the bugs fall right off with a normal rag. painted or chrome bumper?
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07-31-2009, 04:43 AM	#17
Johnbear Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! No matter how to see, feel that it is a form of art.
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08-06-2009, 08:26 AM	#18
Mattpyle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 869 Location: Lacey, Wa. User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! Quote: Originally Posted by Johnbear No matter how to see, feel that it is a form of art. Dude none of your posts make any sense. Do you even speak english?
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08-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#19
evandonald Drive it like ya stole it Age: 17 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,041 Location: PEI Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! Black stuff left over looks like tar from the road. Hit it with some bug and tar remover and bam! you are good to go!
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08-30-2009, 03:48 PM	#20
dimedragin22s Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,857 Location: Psl User is: OffLine	Re: Dryer Sheets VS Bumper Bugs?!?!?! grease lighting spray on the bugs let sit for a mintue, wash off spray some more and little scruping with a soft bursh and its nice and clean
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