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Old 06-08-24, 09:32 AM
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Default Bug Splat Grill Protection For Driving Trips?

While I've just waxed the front end of my 2013 ES 350 to make it easier to remove bug splats, I am looking for some sort of screen arrangement to manage bug splats on a 2000 mile driving trip.. This screen would just be for the trip so a little ugly is fine.. Anybody have a solution for bug splats building up on a driving trip?
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Dont have those issue. I just wash the front of the car with auto soap and soft wool sponge.
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That's a good response..
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Use a good quality ceramic wax and you will be good to go. I use Griot's Garage 3 in one ceramic wax and the ceramic speed shine. They work great!
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Yes. I think it is the simplest.. I deal every day with rock chips in Arizona and consider it part of the drive.. but maybe not so..
Thanks for your thoughts!
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When I used to drive to car meets to keep bugs off my front end I used painters tape across the whole front. Worked great, peels right off no damage or residue.
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That is a great insight! Thanks!
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PPF helps a lot. Then spray with PAM. Whether you have PPF or nt, the bugs will wash off very easily. The PAM is food grade oil and will not hurt the paint or PPF. If you add some Dawn dish soap to your washer fluid, bug splats on the windshield will come off much better too.
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