Bug Guts

jtemple · 06-23-2008, 08:36 PM

So, I kill a lot of bugs when I ride. Tonight, I went out to clean off the bug guts with my trusty Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover. One particular big splotch seems to have damaged the clear coat. Can this happen? I have the guts cleaned off of there, and no matter how much I rub, if you look at it at just the right angle, there's a "phantom" splatter there. Is my clearcoat jacked up?

Gas Man · 06-23-2008, 08:38 PM

I believe that is more like a water spot. It will fade over time. Ever seen what water drops to hot chrome does? Or how your black tinted glass gets water spots if you don't dry it and its in the sun? It takes like 2 or 3 washes and time to get rid of the spots. Same concept.

PiZdETS · 06-23-2008, 10:23 PM

I ganked a bottle of the stuff we use at work to clean the windshields on commuter jets. It's amazing how easily it cleans the 200+ mph bug splats off from during takeoff and landing.

Mudpuppy · 06-23-2008, 10:28 PM

I went on a kamikaze run last night just cuz it had to be done - sunset ride it was like 68 degrees perfect weather so i did the back to back to back to back run where I ride 4 different freeways in a loop and then i ended up on some back roads after dark blasting through hoping a possum or

or deer or something doesn't run or walk out on me... my point is though my bug splats were so bad I could barely see after about 10 minutes of riding..

OneSickPsycho · 06-23-2008, 10:43 PM

I made the decision very early this year that I was going to stop cleaning my helmet... it already looks gnarley.

t-homo · 06-23-2008, 10:52 PM

I clean my helmet about as often as I wash my jacket. About once a month to keep the stink from getting too bad.

PiZdETS · 06-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I made the decision very early this year that I was going to stop cleaning my helmet... it already looks gnarley.

Even your visor? I would be literally unable to see out mine after about three days of commuting home from work at night.

Cutty72 · 06-24-2008, 12:13 AM

Yeah, I went to the lakes over the weekend, by the time I got to the cabin, you couldn't see my visor (or any of the front of my bike) because of all the bugs. There was just one little spot that I could see out of.

I hate bugs.

itgirl · 06-24-2008, 12:46 AM

i took my harley out a few weeks ago for an early evening jaunt around town at about 8pm. i decided to wear my 1/2 helmet. i ate so many bugs on that short ride it isn't even funny! from now on i'll opt for the full face during evening rides.

Gas Man · 06-24-2008, 01:04 AM

eat bugs... its protein!!

06-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Bug Guts So, I kill a lot of bugs when I ride. Tonight, I went out to clean off the bug guts with my trusty Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover. One particular big splotch seems to have damaged the clear coat. Can this happen? I have the guts cleaned off of there, and no matter how much I rub, if you look at it at just the right angle, there's a "phantom" splatter there. Is my clearcoat jacked up?

06-23-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I believe that is more like a water spot. It will fade over time. Ever seen what water drops to hot chrome does? Or how your black tinted glass gets water spots if you don't dry it and its in the sun? It takes like 2 or 3 washes and time to get rid of the spots. Same concept. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
PiZdETS ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Moto: ⎷⎛⎝ ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ ⎷⎛⎝ Posts: 990	I ganked a bottle of the stuff we use at work to clean the windshields on commuter jets. It's amazing how easily it cleans the 200+ mph bug splats off from during takeoff and landing. __________________

06-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	I went on a kamikaze run last night just cuz it had to be done - sunset ride it was like 68 degrees perfect weather so i did the back to back to back to back run where I ride 4 different freeways in a loop and then i ended up on some back roads after dark blasting through hoping a possum or or deer or something doesn't run or walk out on me... my point is though my bug splats were so bad I could barely see after about 10 minutes of riding.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

06-24-2008, 01:04 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	eat bugs... its protein!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-23-2008, 10:43 PM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I made the decision very early this year that I was going to stop cleaning my helmet... it already looks gnarley.

06-23-2008, 10:52 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I clean my helmet about as often as I wash my jacket. About once a month to keep the stink from getting too bad.