Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers
gerard gue said
06:27 PM Oct 18, 2015
Ct 18
Santa said
06:53 PM Oct 18, 2015
Google to the rescue again, had not heard of CT18, now I know a little about it.
If you have very greasy bugs (ie locusts) or bitumen marks,,, use say 1 capful of CT18 and 1 or 2 capfuls of kero in 200ml of water.
Wash the bugs off and rinse off the kero thoroughly.
Experiment first if very shiny new gelcoat to make sure it doesn't mark.
Santa said
08:52 PM Oct 18, 2015
Thanks Baz, handy tips.
Olley46 said
10:25 PM Oct 18, 2015
Used CT18 on front of interstate truck ,spray on and leave overnight hit the truck with the hose next day the locus bugs just fall off, over years of use paint will go chalky.
Lance C
dishlicker said
06:51 AM Oct 19, 2015
Thanks guys for the replys i use kero as well but didn't know about ct18 good idea will give it a go and olley i also used to wash the truck with kero and a hi pressure washer when i drove for vaughans great tips thanks cheers
littledick said
08:53 AM Oct 19, 2015
CT20 wash and wax. Hose off straight away. Use it on the cars as well. leaves a smooth finish.
Dick.
malken said
07:32 PM Oct 19, 2015
Another vote for ct20. Have used it on all my cars and caravans for last 10 years. Great product
Cruising Cruze said
09:38 PM Oct 19, 2015
If it is really stubborn try to spray a bit of degreaser on to it
But hose it down right away and give the area a quick polish were the degreaser has hit
Another thing to try use the netting bag from Oranges with water and CT 20 if right it wont damage the paint
Don't use the Kitchen scorchie's that will for sure damage the paint
that's a mistake that many people will make
Cheers John
Aus-Kiwi said
10:18 PM Oct 20, 2015
Is the Bars Bugs still around ? I use that with a little bit of seperate warm water..
In bad areas I polish with a wax so it doesn't become porous .. Before a trip if I remember..
Good ole Kerro in with your wash and wax water helps ...
brukay said
07:11 PM Oct 23, 2015
I once actually read the owners manual for my new Holden. It recommended that the way to remove bugs from glass and paintwork etc was to dissolve something like a tablespoon of bicarb of soda in about a litre of water. Apply liberally with a brush and allow to sit a few minutes and then rinse of with clean water. Have done it ever since, works a treat. In fact did it on my Amarok last weekend.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:31 AM Oct 24, 2015
Yep with stocking being slightly abrasive works a treat..
Panther said
11:10 PM Nov 1, 2015
Thanks for all the helpful tips here in answer to the posted question. I have found it very useful as I didn't know about CT18 or the BiCarb method. This should make my life easier. Tar.
Aus-Kiwi said
07:53 PM Nov 4, 2015
A wax of some sort helps removal too...
mr glassies said
07:08 PM Nov 5, 2015
i use a cheep window cleaner in my washer bottle . about 2 or 3 egg cups in the washer bottle dosnt dry in the sprayers .
Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers
Google to the rescue again, had not heard of CT18, now I know a little about it.
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Chemtech-CT18-Superwash-5-Litre.aspx?pid=2012#Recommendations
Used CT18 for years and years, good product.
If you have very greasy bugs (ie locusts) or bitumen marks,,, use say 1 capful of CT18 and 1 or 2 capfuls of kero in 200ml of water.
Wash the bugs off and rinse off the kero thoroughly.
Experiment first if very shiny new gelcoat to make sure it doesn't mark.
Thanks Baz, handy tips.
Used CT18 on front of interstate truck ,spray on and leave overnight hit the truck with the hose next day the locus bugs just fall off, over years of use paint will go chalky.
Lance C
Thanks guys for the replys i use kero as well but didn't know about ct18 good idea will give it a go and olley i also used to wash the truck with kero and a hi pressure washer when i drove for vaughans great tips thanks cheers
CT20 wash and wax. Hose off straight away. Use it on the cars as well. leaves a smooth finish.
Dick.
If it is really stubborn try to spray a bit of degreaser on to it
But hose it down right away and give the area a quick polish were the degreaser has hit
Another thing to try use the netting bag from Oranges with water and CT 20 if right it wont damage the paint
Don't use the Kitchen scorchie's that will for sure damage the paint
that's a mistake that many people will make
Cheers John
In bad areas I polish with a wax so it doesn't become porous .. Before a trip if I remember..
Good ole Kerro in with your wash and wax water helps ...
Thanks for all the helpful tips here in answer to the posted question. I have found it very useful as I didn't know about CT18 or the BiCarb method. This should make my life easier. Tar.
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