Anti bug coating?

This might be a 'did he really ask that' question, but I have to ask incase someone's not sharing their awesome remedy. Do you guys know of any coating, wax, or anything of the sort that makes bugs not stick or come off with ease from our bikes? That's the biggest thing I hate about summer riding is the bugs that get stuck on, then eventually even 'stain' the paint it seems. Just curious

if that is all that is bugging you then you are a lucky man

I don't think there's one magic product for that. A real good coat of wax on a regular basis and washing the bike when you see the bugs would help. A lot.

radiummadman said:

if that is all that is bugging you then you are a lucky man

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ha ha...I see what you did there!

As majicmaker said, wash and wax regularly and bugs come off pretty easily.

Plexis seems to make them stick less on my face shield and windscreen.

I agree with waxing in helping, yet sometimes they're still stubborn, especially lovebugs. A way we Flatistani's use to get them off much easier, without harming the finish, is to wet an unused dryer sheet to wipe them off. Before you laugh and hurt yourself, just try it.

Some I know like RejeX https://www.rejex.com/rejex.html it's used on aircraft too.

3% h2o2 50/50 with water helps dissolve the insectoid trophies. It's particularly good for rinsing out the radiator, but works well all over the bike.

I spray some on and let it soak a bit, then rinse, and repeat the procedure. Still gotta follow up with a quality car wash soap.

+1 to Plexus plastic cleaner/polish. Meguires also makes some good stuff

rockdude said:

Some I know like RejeX https://www.rejex.com/rejex.html it's used on aircraft too.

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I will second Rejex, I put some on the FJR before my 10 day trip in June, when I got home all the bugs and dirt came right off. Nothing sticks but the shine LOL

I put it on my faceshield too, but as much as I clean my shield, it didn't last long.

Honda spray cleaner and polish is what I use (same stuff or close to is sold under many names, including FW1).

https://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product/pro-honda-spray-cleaner-and-polish/19-1014.aspx?sd=true

Great stuff for light cleanings in-between washings. The wax in it helps to keep bugs from sticking.

Hot water in the bucket with a soft wash cloth to dissolve bug guts.... wax regularly they will be no issue...

Lemon pledge.

Spray the bugs with peroxide and they will dissolve. Then just wipe em off. Real easy.

Just Krusen said:

Spray the bugs with peroxide and they will dissolve. Then just wipe em off. Real easy.

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Peroxide is a bleach, so rinse quickly.

JamesW said:

Plexis seems to make them stick less on my face shield and windscreen.

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+1 on the Plexus. I commute 60 miles each way to work, mostly through rice fields and orchards...the air is sometimes gray with bugs... I spray the front end, windscreen, and my helmet down when I get to work, let it sit for a minute or so, then wipe it down with a clean microfiber cloth, the bugs wipe right off without scrubbing. Once home, lather, rinse repeat. If for whatever reason I don't get to it right away, even for a few days, I let the Plexus soak a little longer, the stuff is great.

I found a good way last weekend. Just ride it on the highway in a good rain storm. Self washing. All the bugs came off?

Agree on RejeX (found best deal @ Pilot HQ) for plastic bits,

but use Plexus for screen & visor (found best deal on eBay store https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Plexus+Plastic+Cleaner+&_sacat=0)

Pledge multi surface polish works almost as well as Plexus for fewer dollars.

Has anyone tried Bug Slide or Pig Snot wax? They look interesting but expensive.

FWIW, Peroxide is not a "bleach." Peroxide breaks down protein, which is why it dissolves the bugs. Peroxide is safe for colored clothes, carpets, and just about everything else. I have used it for years to get blood out of my uniforms. Pour or dab it on and it foams up. A little rubbing, and the blood comes out. It works great when your kid gets a bloody nose and runs through the house.