tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post7592434101084545803..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: RV Bugspacktoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-21807323067976150842012-05-21T10:33:54.881-07:002012-05-21T10:33:54.881-07:00My husband and I operated a glass replacement comp...My husband and I operated a glass replacement company for 29 years. We always used 0000 (quaduple X) steel wool for cleaning off the backing paint overspray on mirrors. Use it dry. It will not scratch glass or mirrors or chrome. Have not used it on painted surfaces. You must be really sure that you have 0000, as coarser grades will scratch. I suggest keeping it in the original packaging and tossing anything that is questionable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-3890035132984202672012-05-19T10:36:31.866-07:002012-05-19T10:36:31.866-07:00As I grow older, I have become more anal about rem...As I grow older, I have become more anal about removing bugs from the front of both my truck and my 5th wheel. First, I have more years of experience of seeing what the bug chemicals can do to auto and RV surfaces. Second, the vehicles I own now are more expensive than those of my youth and I take more pride in their appearance.<br /><br />In our travels, my wife drives and I navigate, so the windshield bugs bug her more than me. She takes care of the windshield at every fuel stop. I do the body and chrome after every long trip and about every couple of months of local driving.<br /><br />Doing the truck is sort of pleasant because I can sit on a stool, listen to nice music, work on a pitcher of martinis, and let my mind wander wherever it wants to go. The 5th wheel is not so pleasant because the height requires a ladder, a long handle brush, and constant squinting to look at crazy angles for spots I've missed.<br /><br />I have found the various "Bug and Tar Removers" sold for autos to be effective. Right now I am using the product by Turtle Wax. I have also found the black streak removers sold for RVs to work well. I use the products by Thetford and Bio Kleen. Both work well.<br /><br />A problem similar (or even worse) than "bug juice" is bird droppings. That stuff will really do a number of the finish of your car or RV. So get it off quickly.<br /><br />A question just occurred to me -- any information or opinions about the effects of bird droppings on my rubber roof?Bob Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524901400922344948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-90505873642120305672012-05-19T10:26:53.803-07:002012-05-19T10:26:53.803-07:00Try Windex, works very well for us and the bugs me...Try Windex, works very well for us and the bugs melt away.Gene Sandsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-23302541021256082472012-05-19T09:48:07.177-07:002012-05-19T09:48:07.177-07:00We had a friend who left the bugs on and ended up ...We had a friend who left the bugs on and ended up with permanent yellow spots all over the paint. Yuck!<br />We love Rejex!<br />Works great on the front nose and cap for easier bug removal. We have used it on our rig on travels from Florida to Alaska. Bounce dryer sheets work great too. They knock the bugs off without damaging your finish.c-r&mrbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396204645163983147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-5139978534599006572012-05-19T03:53:52.285-07:002012-05-19T03:53:52.285-07:00They make a Bug product that you are supposed to p...They make a Bug product that you are supposed to put into your vehicle's window wash fluid resevior. Comes in a gallon jug just like regular Window Wash Fluid. I have never tried that, but I put it into a spray bottle and I spray the front of my Harley and it works pretty good. The bugs just kind of melt away. You still need to wipe with a rag but this is definatly easier.Dennisnoreply@blogger.com