Bug Remover Comparison Test
The Subject: A Blue Toyota Tundra littered with 3 weeks of bug remains.
Products Tested:
- Pinnacle SafeScrub Bug Sponge + Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
- Chemical Guys`s Bug Bugger
- Poorboy`s Bug Squash
- Dodo Juice Supernatural Tar & Glue Remover
- Diamondite Eraser
- Car Pro Tar-X
Two of the products in this test, the Pinnacle SafeScrub Bug Sponge and Chemical Guys Bug Bugger are both used with agitation and are not sprayed on to the bugs or residue. The remaining products can be sprayed and allowed to soak, or sprayed and agitated. The goal was to test each product in each way to reveal as many unique attributes as possible.
Starting Condition:
I started the test by tapping off each test section and laying the products out in front.
From left-to-right, the starting condition of Pinnacle SafeScrub side.
The starting condition of the Chemical Guy`s Bug Bugger.
The starting condition of Poorboy`s Bug Squash.
The starting condition of Dodo Juice Super Natural Tar & Glue Remover.
The starting condition of Diamondite Bug Eraser.
The starting condition of CarPro Tar-X.
Test One- Test one was to test the non-agitated strength of the spray products by spraying each product on the bug covered paint and allowing to dwell for the length of time recommended per the instructions of each. For the non-spray products I simply used according to the directions. Note: Each of the products recommended spraying the paint with water prior to applying the product. In order to keep a maximum amount of residue on the surface and eliminate variables only a light stream of water was used to wet the surface and create the proper dilutions.
Test One: Pinnacle SafeScrub Bug Sponge.
The SafeScrub was allowed to soak in a solution of Pinnacle Body Shampoo and water for five minutes prior to use.
An ample amount of soap solution was applied to the paint by squeezing the paint. Then the sponge was lightly rubbed across the paint. Approximately 30% of the bug remains were removed immediately. The sponge was rinsed in the wash bucket and then lightly rubbed across the paint again. The extra dwell time made a world of difference as almost all bug remains came off on the second wipe with no pressure.
After rinsing clean.
Test One: Chemicals Guys Bug Bugger
Chemical Guys directs to dilute 3 cap-fulls of Bug Bugger to 1 gallon of water then apply it with a sponge, applicator, or microfiber towel then rinse clean.
First dilute Bug Bugger into 1 gallon of water.
I chose to use a general purpose microfiber, which was allowed to soak in the Bug Bugger solution for several minutes.
Then the solution was lightly wiped across into the paint. The bug remains released quickly. After approximately 30 seconds of dwell time, a second wipe removed the remaining bug remains completely.
After rinsing clean.
Test One: Poor Boy`s Bug Squash
Poor Boy`s recommends applying Bug Squash straight up or diluted 1 part to 3 parts waters. For this test I applied it undiluted. They also recommend letting dwell for 30 seconds then agitating or rinsing off. In Test 1 I wanted to test each product with out agitation.
A view of Poorboy`s Bug Squash dwelling. It has lots of tiny suds and good clinging power.
Rinsing revealed that most of the smaller remains were removed.
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