150man Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Now that warm weather is here, I can't take a ten minute drive without spending an inordinate amout of time getting the bugs cleaned off the windshield and front end.... Just griping, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Now that warm weather is here, I can't take a ten minute drive without spending an inordinate amout of time getting the bugs cleaned off the windshield and front end.... Just griping, sorry. I hear ya brother! Bugs suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunnsetning Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I hear ya brother! Bugs suck! Just keep it waxed real well and use some quick detailer the minute you put her up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgussin1 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 2300 miles worth of bugs. LA to Chicago. after the wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 2300 miles worth of bugs. LA to Chicago. after the wash dgussin1- what did you use to lower your car? It looks like you lowered it both front and back. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgussin1 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 dgussin1- what did you use to lower your car? It looks like you lowered it both front and back. HSURB http://www.ground-control-store.com/produc...php/II=666/CA=2 you have to call and order to specify GT500 rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Just keep it waxed real well and use some quick detailer the minute you put her up. Yep. I go through Meguires quick detailer like it was water.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 2300 miles worth of bugs. LA to Chicago. Seeing that make me wanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 They better invent a bra for this thing real quick!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 dgussin1- what did you use to lower your car? It looks like you lowered it both front and back. HSURB Looks like the bugs lost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Bugs can be bad in FL too you guys store your cars in the winter, maybe I'll store mine in the summer I agree bugs suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Man Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Bugs can be bad in FL tooyou guys store your cars in the winter, maybe I'll store mine in the summer I agree bugs suck +1 A clear film is definatly on my list of purchases. I don't care if one can see the applied film or not - I can always have it removed in time. Plus a Calgan Bra when they get the fit all ironed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 +1 A clear film is definatly on my list of purchases. I don't care if one can see the applied film or not - I can always have it removed in time. Plus a Calgan Bra when they get the fit all ironed out. I hope I can stay anal enough to clean them off right away, so far so good Hit Man, are you coming to Orlando? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Man Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I hope I can stay anal enough to clean them off right away, so far so good Hit Man, are you coming to Orlando? I am waiting on the " call " from my dealer. GT 500 should be here this week. I would love to meet up with you all in Orlando. Will check my work schedule today. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cknight Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 +1 A clear film is definatly on my list of purchases. I don't care if one can see the applied film or not - I can always have it removed in time. Plus a Calgan Bra when they get the fit all ironed out. Does anyone make a film you can apply and than remove yourself? I plan on driving on a short two day trip if the weather is good and know the bugs will be bad here in mid May. It would be nice if there was smething like saran wrap you could pull across the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Man Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Does anyone make a film you can apply and than remove yourself? I plan on driving on a short two day trip if the weather is good and know the bugs will be bad here in mid May. It would be nice if there was smething like saran wrap you could pull across the front. That would be nice, but the clear film has to be applied by a trained professional technician. After research, I found out it is best to have an installer who has been through a certified training program, and had done a minimum of 50 installations. Look at the company cleartechpro.com. There is a guy named Steve Perez ( he has an outfit out of Houston / that is one of those large shops). He turned me onto a local guy in my area that has his own 3 star shop ( meaning 1 star for every 500 installations = 1500 jobs). I saw him putting the film on a white car. On the part that was already applied I couldn't even tell except at an odd angle. White and silver are the least noticible, where Black is the most. I was quoted less than $600 for bumper, hood, and quarter panel protection. I may even consider rocker pannel. It is best to have the an installer remove them if ever desired. They will also redo a section at a discount if that part becomes damaged. A professional shop should tell you more testimonials. degussins car looked pretty sharp after a wash, but like some one else noted, there are alot of love bugs in the summer time here in south Alabama, especially in Florida. Plus having ding protection is what I want. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms86118 Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 The bugs do suck. Spent most of Sunday cleaning, waxing etc... Took a ten minute ride around town and came back with 1 hour cleaning of bugs. First wash for my car. Does anybody use some type of plug for the top of the hood vents to keep the water out when washing? I have some 1/4" neoprene rubber sheets that I will be cutting out to fit the hood vents. I will lay these on top prior to washing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Does anybody use some type of plug for the top of the hood vents to keep the water out when washing? I have some 1/4" neoprene rubber sheets that I will be cutting out to fit the hood vents. I will lay these on top prior to washing. This, like many questions, is probably a "to each his or her own," but I have washed mine many times by hand, with a hose, and the water doesn't really seem to get to the engine in any significant way through those vents. I always find the need to wipe down the engine and bay a bit, anyway, and the water is usually not the issue. But it can't hurt to be extra careful. Enjoy either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csx4278 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Really needed to do some thing about having to clean the bugs getting splattered on my upper and lower grill and especially in my radiator fins. I have a few road trips planned and travel to car shows.So, I bought some fibreglass screen material,cut out to fit and used small pieces of sticky velcro to hold in place. Went for about 45 min cruise,speed from 45-85mph,stayed in place just fine. The only thing that I have a bit of concern about is..some what reduced air flow in to the radiator area. Any opinions on the possibility of not getting enuf air flow to keep things at normal operating temps with ambient temps in the 85-100 degree range. And yes,you can see the 1/4" x 1/2" black velcro pieces attached to the edge of the grill,but,you have to look close and for me a small thing,to keep the bugs out. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 My bra from Colgans arrived last week and I used it last weekend. We put 500 miles on the car and the bra definitely did it's job. The vinyl "tabs" that fit under the headlights and on the side of the headlights worked their way out while driving, but it kept most of the bugs off the paint and I didn't have any rock chips on the car. I used Meguiars leather conditioner to clean the bra while it was still on the car and then removed it and put it away. I only plan on using the bra for travelling. I had to drive down a couple miles of gravel road where they were doing road construction, and there was some dirt under the bra when I took it off, but there was no scuffing of the paint. I had waxed the car with Meguiars #7 a couple days before the trip, and I have since waxed it again since returning and the nose of the car looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ok, I asked around to some buddies and found this... http://www.shop.com/op/~Duplicolor_Shield_...r-prod-33831216 I know this is available in many parts stores as well. Story behind it - it's a temporary paint. Say you want to see what a stripe or flame looked like without going through with it permantly. Spray on, comes off easily with soap/water. A couple friends found that it also protects against bugs - again, comes off easily with soap/water, so the bugs come right off without having to scrub them off. Comes in colors and a "clear" version. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Bugs, Brake dust, & Bird poo - the 3 evil B's of this car. I have never seen a car attract bird poo like the hood of this car. It's amazing...must be 3 od 3 times I go out I come home with bird crap. Bugs and Brake dust are just a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Bugs, Brake dust, & Bird poo - the 3 evil B's of this car. I have never seen a car attract bird poo like the hood of this car. It's amazing...must be 3 od 3 times I go out I come home with bird crap. Bugs and Brake dust are just a given. It is settled Bugs SUCK Brake dust SUCKS Bird poo SUCKS Shelby is coming out with a wheel that will not allow brake dust to stick, just rinse it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cknight Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Ok, I asked around to some buddies and found this... http://www.shop.com/op/~Duplicolor_Shield_...r-prod-33831216 I know this is available in many parts stores as well. Story behind it - it's a temporary paint. Say you want to see what a stripe or flame looked like without going through with it permantly. Spray on, comes off easily with soap/water. A couple friends found that it also protects against bugs - again, comes off easily with soap/water, so the bugs come right off without having to scrub them off. Comes in colors and a "clear" version. Hope this helps! Sounds great, so, who is going to try it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 You can never have too much quick detailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 This car was peppered with bugs too, but MM took care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 This car was peppered with bugs too, but MM took care of it. Can I get a moderator...harrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalmer Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I just bought some of this: Rain X Bug and Tar Shield But I haven't had the chance to use it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 hit man are you coming down for the meeting on the 19th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Two months a year we get these. I won't drive my Shelby when these are out. http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/uc/uc-009.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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