[JoshuaKM1]

So I'm laying out at the beach now with the girlfriend on Hilton Head Island. Still waiting on delivery of my Z51 C7. On the way down my windshield got coated with bugs. Any suggestions for how to care for your windshield on a road trip? Are there disposable cleaning cloths or do you pack microfiber towels? I assume using the windshield cleaner at gas stations is a huge no no. Thanks everyone!

 

[glen e]

Glass is glass....use the service station if you want. A good polymer before you leave will cause them not to stick.

 

[jsvette]

I have found that coating the windshield with Rain-X makes bug removal a lot easier. On longer road trips I through a bucket with a roll of paper towels, some microfiber towels and a can of SprayWay in the trunk.

 

[Roc]

For bugs on the front end and windshield I use Shout. Spray on generously. Let product do work for about 5 to 10 min, agitate with water soaked microfiber towel. Rinse.

 

[jsvette]

For bugs on the front end and windshield I use Shout. Spray on generously. Let product do work for about 5 to 10 min, agitate with water soaked microfiber towel. Rinse.

Interesting Roc. I would have some concern over using it frequently on my Stingray body: It contains Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Borate and Sodium Hydroxide among other components.

 

[glen e]

Poorboys bug squash for gentle effective cleaning on paint
- great stuff

 

[Z51Stingray]

Microfiber and quick detailer for front end.

Rain-X Glass Cleaner and paper towels for windshield.

 

[cutnout]

I get the glass cleaner from GM and it works great. I am in the land of love bugs and they are tough. I carry the GM cleaner and a roll of towels in the trunk. works for us. cutnout aka Charlie

 

[Boomer]

I steer around them.

 

[ronkh]

+ 1 for Poorboys Bug Squash

 

[Norm]

For the windshield only, I scrape of the dry heavy protein off with a single side safety razor blade, then clean with 50/50 vinegar and water. Works well for me.

 

[mjw930]

Question was windshield, I just use the squeegee sitting in a bucket of cleaning solution most stations have off the Interstate. Why make it more difficult than it needs to be, its just glass.

I have the Novistretch so the front never gets that bad. Some microfiber and a manual car wash when the need arises takes care of the rest if I'm not going to be home in a day or 2.

KISS principle at work.

 

[ronkh]

Question was windshield, I just use the squeegee sitting in a bucket of cleaning solution most stations have off the Interstate. Why make it more difficult than it needs to be, its just glass.

KISS principle at work.

That makes too much sense, there has to be a different way.

Actually I use bug squash on windows too. I also put 2oz in my windshield washer reservoir.

 

[rdslon01]

Actually I use bug squash on windows too. I also put 2oz in my windshield washer reservoir.

You know, that is a really interesting idea...

 

[ronkh]

You know, that is a really interesting idea...

I have em, once a few decades

It actually works really well when mixed with quality ww fluid.

It's a must in FL, during love bug season. Just got another gallon

 

[Roc]

Wow! I had better stop using it. Thanks.
I'll purchase some of the Poorboy product.

 

[stevette]

I live in the land of the love bug. I use a soaking wet towel over the windshield or nose to soften them critters. Works great. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes for best results.

 

[Moxychacha]

Griott's Garage bug remover is excellent. Also, they have a formula that is applied after washing that prevents bugs from sticking.

 

[2ndvette]

Question was windshield, I just use the squeegee sitting in a bucket of cleaning solution most stations have off the Interstate. Why make it more difficult than it needs to be, its just glass.

Some microfiber and a manual car wash when the need arises takes care of the rest if I'm not going to be home in a day or 2.

KISS principle at work.

Keep the cleaning time to a minimum so as not to irritate your passengers. I use the squeegee with minimal juice from the bucket and in the evening Invisible Glass with a cotton kitchen towel on the windshield and side windows.

Quick Detailer and micro-fiber works well to take the bugs off the front if they are not too severe. Otherwise Bug and Tar Remover with micro-fiber followed by Quick Detailer and a clean micro-fiber.