Although this can work on any part of the car that has a stubborn bug, tar, etc. stain that doesn't come off easily with just soap water and sponge. I've tried several different bug & Tar removers, but they never worked for me. Back tracking a little, I've been using these Mr. Clean magic eraser sponges for a little while on everything from wiping down my furniture to cleaning the walls. They work fantastic. One day as I was washing my car and trying to scrub the bugs off the front bumper, I got to thinking about those eraser sponges! So, just for kicks I ran in the house and grabbed one. I got it damp w/ just regular water and went back outside to give it a try on the car. Viola, it took it all off with just a simple wipe! It also took off some tar that had splattered on to my rear bumber, shined up my exhaust tip and removed any other stain I found on the car... all with ease. They also clean up the interior nicely, too. There is a downfall to them, however, and thats that they are costly for a box of five. Each eraser can last for several uses, unless you also use them to clean your rims or something (which they also can do!) lol. They're actually designed for home uses, so using them on the car wears them out much faster... but they just work so well.

Just wondering if anyone else had discovered these little gems for cleaning up the car. If you haven't, give 'em a try... you'll be amazed.

Hopefully they'll eventually make some more durable versions that are more specific for cleaning cars, etc.

I agree, they are pretty amazing. As far as use in the home it makes child's play out of cleaning fiberglass showers/tubs.
Also scuff marks on the interior of car doors just disappear.

anyone that doesnt have one of those should spray some wd-40 on a stubborn tar or bug spot and the same result will occur


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Or buy some cause they dont leave that WD 40 smell...

WheelBrokerAng:eek:

lol......

if you really want to get those stubborn bug splats..... brake fluid..... takes everything off for you ^_^ or a chemical peal.... its only paint after all ^_-

mmm yea brake fluid can also double as a paint remover

Bugs and tar etc also come off easily with WD-40 believe it or not... Just spray the area fairly well and let it sit for a bit. Spray it again and scrub it off with a plain old towel... I used to do it all the time when I detailed cars for a living, works the best for road tar. P.S. You can use your thumbnail for little spots that get to terribly hard..

THE BRAKE FLUID DOES NOT SOUND SO GOOD:eek:

Also found that just soaking the bugs w/soap/water will soften them so they remove easily especially - if the vehicle is spray waxed frequently.

If we just soak the bugs with soap and water BEFORE they hit the car, they'll probably come off the easiest!

<just have to figure out how to get them to take a bath first>

Cheers!
Traci

I use this on both of our cars: http://www.wetpaintglaze.com/index.html When I'm going to take a road trip I apply it again to the front of the car and the windshield. The vast majority (99%) of the bugs either rinse off or wipe off with a microfiber towel, even the realy gooey ones. It's good stuff and I'm a detail freak, try it! Check my car in the photo gallery if you don't believe me.

I had a painter come by a paint one of the rooms and he clean his paint brush in the bath tub and left a red paint stain. I used the magic eraser and it took it all up. I'll been hook'd ever since.

ORIGINAL: marbro

if you really want to get those stubborn bug splats..... brake fluid..... takes everything off for you ^_^ or a chemical peal.... its only paint after all ^_-


:D:D:D Fantastic idea :D

I think the Mr. Clean Eraser is a good idea but, I was wondering it doesn't affect the clear-coat on the car does it? If it doesn't, thanks for the good idea. I use them in my house and I am in love with the product!!!

I used the Eraser one time on the paint. The bugs on the front end came off easilywith a bit of liquid to break the friction. When I looked at that areaunder halogen lights it was scratched like a big dog. I had to powerbuff the mess with polish twice. Never again on paint for me. It works but you pay the price.Can you imagine Wheelbroker's show car all scratched up and trying to compete?
It has many other great uses but paint is not one I'll do again unless I'm prepared to buff it out.

the best way ive found to remove the bugs from the bumpers is to use a soft Fabric softner sheet/dryer sheet.

I've used this on all my toys over the years, and has always done a better job than anything you can find on the market. It will not hurt your paint job either, as I've used these on 80k+ car in the past and present.

That's a new one on me, I'll give it a try.

so Black, u just dampen a "Bounce" sheet or sumthin and it gets the stains off?

i dont dampen it at all, just take the soft micromeshed sheet and it will take the bugs right off...tar is another animal however.

It really works amazing!

When i was first told to do this i was like, nooo way. Real worried about scratching etc, one day i manned up, tried it out, and am now a true believer in it.

Give it a try, if you are worried like i was, try it on a small section underneath first to ease your stress level.

Wow I tried it, and I couldn't believe how well it worked. No more scrubbing til' my arm falls off. All the gunk kums off relatively quick. Thx4 tha tip