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Bug and Tar Remover : A Product to Preserve Your Car’s Finish

Automobile travel is convenient and economical, but unfortunately, it also has challenges. Heavy travel can expose a car to unusual dirt, for instance, asphalt and bugs. If you've ever driven through a construction site with fresh asphalt, you know how frustrating it is to have to scrub that gunk off the surface of your car. Keeping a good bug and tar remover product on hand can help you easily keep your car in good condition throughout the travel season.

Road trips are great, but the inevitable bug buildup is not. It's an unfortunate aspect of car travel that bugs will end up on your windshield, grill, and headlights. While the sponges provided at gas stations to wash windshields do a fair job of removing built up bugs, they often do not do a great job. Additionally, the cleaning solution is often so dirty that it adds more grime instead of removing it. Cleaning your grill and headlights is also difficult with the wiper provided at the gas station, and the next people in line may not be anxious to wait for you to finish.

A home product specifically designed to remove road tar can help keep your car clean. In addition to tar, your car can attract pieces of asphalt, tire rubber, grease, and oils. The sooner you are able to remove these from your car, the better it is for the finish. These elements stick to your car’s surface firmly, and a regular washing is often not enough to remove this dirt. To remove stain, tar, and bugs, you need a much stronger cleaning agent, one that is made for this problem.

Solvents are agents that are capable of dissolving other substances. A bug and tar remover will dissolve the oils and grime on your car so that you can easily wipe them off. Bug and tar removers are solvents that will remove the tar without removing the finish on your car. This fact is important; some solvents are designed to remove paint and other chemicals (think turpentine). When using these types of solvents, it is important that you read and follow directions carefully. Some products are considered hazardous and require special handling. Also, of course, keep these products out of the reach of children and away from direct heat.

Removing bugs from your car also requires a special agent such as a bug and tar remover. While a squished bug looks innocent, it can actually cause a bit of damage to your finish. The tiny bits of exoskeleton can make tiny scratches in your finish that can become larger scratches or rust. Bugs also deposit acidic fluids on your car, which can be extremely damaging! Bugs on your car become a chemical mix that is firmly attached, requiring a chemical process for complete removal.

A bug and tar remover product will make it much easier to clean difficult areas such as grills and headlights. The design of your grill is great for keeping the radiator and engine cool, but it's also perfectly designed for trapping a large collection of bugs. A rag cannot get into the nooks and crannies of the grill, but a good solvent can quickly remove road tar and bugs in those hard to reach areas. This procedure is the same for your headlights. The curved shapes make it difficult to reach all the buildup without the use of a cloth and a quality solvent (such as Stanley Orange Miracle").

When using a bug and tar remover on your finish, avoid excessive scrubbing and wiping. Allow enough time for the bug and tar remover to work. Depending on how thick the buildup, this may take time. However, the solvent will dissolve the grime without scratching, whereas scrubbing can cause damage to the paint. Use a soft terry cloth to wipe the bug and grime clean after the solvent has softened the problem area. If needed, repeat the procedure to remove stain, tar, and other buildup.

Following a treatment to remove road tar, you'll need to re-wax your car to fill in the damaged areas and prevent further harm. Remove the bug stain, tar, and other elements with a bug and tar remover, and then thoroughly wash your car with a cleaning agent designed for cars. Dry your car using 100% cotton towels, and apply a car wax product. This will help ensure that a protective barrier will safeguard the finish of your car.

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