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Windshield + bugs = mess......

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ncmickey, Apr 30, 2014.

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  1. May 2, 2014 #51
    48Packard

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    For sheer numbers, Louisiana love bugs are the worst.
     
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  3. May 2, 2014 #52
    ironpony

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    Baht Bugs. Oriental rice bugs about 6" long... look like a flying ####roach, sound like a B-17 at full throttle. Got 'em down south now. That'll take out a windshield 'n leave a bucket of bug guts!
     
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  4. May 2, 2014 #53
    Bumpy

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    I know,right?!? I'm thinkin their committing suicide. That kinda "bugs" me.. OK. That sucked. But I couldn't resist. :)
     
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  5. May 3, 2014 #54
    Mr Ed

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    I got sick of constantly cleaning my windshield until I figured out the ultimate solution...........I took out my windshield. No more messy glass,but now I can't smile anymore..............or yawn.
     
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  7. May 3, 2014 #55
    ttwjr32

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    Good idea but what do you do when its raining :biggrin_25517:
     
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  8. May 3, 2014 #56
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    Years ago I hit a moth in S. Illinois I thought was a bird. I stopped in Evansville to fuel and that thing was stuck to the grill. It was as big as a sparrow.

    And thanks for the laughs here, I needed that.
     
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  9. May 3, 2014 #57
    MACK E-6

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    We have a few that will use the wash brush on their fifth wheels.

    It's a wonder some of my co-workers can find their way to work in the morning without a map.


    Yikes. Those are big enough to be shot.:)

    A 1 ounce load of #8 should take down one of those nicely.

    An ice scraper should work nicely as well.
     
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  10. May 3, 2014 #58
    ironpony

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    Get out the soap... free shower! :)
     
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  11. May 3, 2014 #59
    TruckDuo

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    I use the squeegee on the windshield then I have a cup that I fill up with water. Toss the water on the windshield to get the washer fluid/soap off. Repeat if needed.

    Cleaning bugs is part of the routine during the summer but it sure beats cleaning ice off.
     
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  12. May 4, 2014 #60
    Aminal

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    Stapler or nail some dunnage boards across it.
     
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