Cleaning old bugs

What's the best (safest) way to get year-old bugs off a gel wing?
I tried searching old posts, but I kept getting kicked out for some reason.

TIA,
Tim

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:27:35 PM UTC-6, cuflyer wrote:
What's the best (safest) way to get year-old bugs off a gel wing?
I tried searching old posts, but I kept getting kicked out for some reason.

TIA,
Tim
Soak with soap and water first. I use a sponge and wipe down the wings several time and let soak for a few minutes. Get 3m Scotch-Briteâ„¢ Dobie or equivalent. These are sponges with a nylon netting over the sponge. These will remove the bugs well. When you are done cleaning, spray the leaning edges with Meguiar's Quik Wax and wipe down with a dry cloth. This will help limit the sticking between hard waxing or other coating you use. Best to get in the habit of wiping down the leading edges after flight, I keep a bucket about a quarter full with water in my car so I can clean while de-rigging.

Thanks, Tim. I always clean my bird after flight. I just bought this one and it had one clean wing and one forgotten wing from a year ago.

Cheers,
Tim

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 4:40:26 PM UTC-4, Tim Taylor wrote:
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:27:35 PM UTC-6, cuflyer wrote:
What's the best (safest) way to get year-old bugs off a gel wing?
I tried searching old posts, but I kept getting kicked out for some reason.

TIA,
Tim
Soak with soap and water first. I use a sponge and wipe down the wings several time and let soak for a few minutes. Get 3m Scotch-Briteâ„¢ Dobie or equivalent. These are sponges with a nylon netting over the sponge. These will remove the bugs well. When you are done cleaning, spray the leaning edges with Meguiar's Quik Wax and wipe down with a dry cloth. This will help limit the sticking between hard waxing or other coating you use. Best to get in the habit of wiping down the leading edges after flight, I keep a bucket about a quarter full with water in my car so I can clean while de-rigging.

Bounce dryer sheets.Â* The bugs melt away.Â* I learned this trick from my
motorcycling.

I keep a garden sprayer filled with pure, clean water in the hangar.Â*
After a flight, I spray the leading edges and wipe with a microfiber
cloth.Â* Easy peasy!

On 9/16/2020 2:40 PM, Tim Taylor wrote:
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 2:27:35 PM UTC-6, cuflyer wrote:
What's the best (safest) way to get year-old bugs off a gel wing?
I tried searching old posts, but I kept getting kicked out for some reason.

TIA,
Tim
Soak with soap and water first. I use a sponge and wipe down the wings several time and let soak for a few minutes. Get 3m Scotch-Briteâ„¢ Dobie or equivalent. These are sponges with a nylon netting over the sponge. These will remove the bugs well. When you are done cleaning, spray the leaning edges with Meguiar's Quik Wax and wipe down with a dry cloth. This will help limit the sticking between hard waxing or other coating you use. Best to get in the habit of wiping down the leading edges after flight, I keep a bucket about a quarter full with water in my car so I can clean while de-rigging.

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Dan, 5J

Bounce dryer sheets. The bugs melt away. I learned this trick from my
motorcycling.

Wet or Dry? How does that work Dan?
ROY

I use an automotive spray product, Meguiar's Quick Detailer: https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...16-16-oz-spray

On Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 8:22:35 AM UTC-5, Gianni Isotope wrote:
I use an automotive spray product, Meguiar's Quick Detailer: https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...16-16-oz-spray
Sorry, just saw TT already mentioned this

Wet.Â* Works great!

I used them on the windshield of my Harley but I don't think I'd try
them on my canopy.Â* Leading edges, yes.

On 9/17/2020 7:17 AM, Roy B. wrote:
Bounce dryer sheets. The bugs melt away. I learned this trick from my
motorcycling.

Wet or Dry? How does that work Dan?
ROY

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Dan, 5J

On 9/17/2020 7:17 AM, Roy B. wrote:
Bounce dryer sheets. The bugs melt away. I learned this trick from my
motorcycling.


What is a 'Bounce Dryer'.. ? ( I'm English.)

On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 9:30:07 AM UTC-4, Sci Fi wrote:
On 9/17/2020 7:17 AM, Roy B. wrote:
Bounce dryer sheets. The bugs melt away. I learned this trick from my
motorcycling.

What is a 'Bounce Dryer'.. ? ( I'm English.)
A sheet you put into the dryer while washing clothes.....it's a softener and antistatic...