The arrival of spring, the high temperatures changed this year by rain and storms, have brought some annoying visitors who come year after year and are attracted to our car as soon as we set out: thousands of insects that cling to the windshield and body.
Besides the aesthetic factor, the truth is that mosquitoes stuck to the windshield are a problem because they significantly reduce visibility, and even more so when it suddenly starts to rain because the wipers stop working properly.
That is why it is important to remove them as soon as possible, because if left standing, and due to the effects of the sun, they can cause significant damage to the paintwork of the car that can only be repaired with a visit to the workshop.
To remove insects from the outside of our car without causing damage and as easily as possible, it is important to follow the following instructions:
For the windshield, the window cleaning foam is very effective in eliminating insects. One of the factors that makes them difficult to remove is that they dry out in the air and heat. The best way to avoid having almost no view of the windshield is that before we travel, we fill the windshield washer reservoir and use it as soon as we have some insect residue on the glass. You do not have to wait until you see nothing, pass regularly so that they do not dry out and it is impossible to remove them only with the wiper blades.
If we don’t have specific products, the best way to remove insects from the windshield is to wet them with warm water first, then use the water jet with a high-pressure hose as if it were a spatula.
To prevent insects from nesting too much and to make it easier to clean the windshield, it may be a good idea to pre-treat the windshield with a rain repellent. The film these products form on the glass also prevents insects from attaching too much and makes it easier to clean later.
As for the bodywork, the front of the car, especially the front edge of the hood, is the part most affected by insects. The best way to protect it is to use sealants and waxes that ensure that, as in the case of the windshield, the residue does not enclose too much. In any case, the main thing is not to rub the remains of the insects with a sponge. If we do, chances are we won’t remove the stains and the hard parts of your skeleton will scratch the paint. The best way to remove bugs from the front of the car, rear view mirrors and others is to follow these steps:
Moisten the area to be cleaned with warm water and let it soak for some time to soften it. In a pressure washer, use a stream of hot soapy water to remove solid residue (watch out for license plates, the white reflective sticker is easy to tear off with the stream of water). And finally, if there are no traces of their skeletons, we can remove the stains by rubbing with a sponge or a soft brush.
Source: La Verdad
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