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Bug & Smudge Remover
Item# 10982
Bug & Smudge Remover is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 123.
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Griot's Garage Bug & Smudge Remover softens baked-on bug jerky so removal is quick, easy, and safe... No drama, no mess.More Details+
Price $14.99 - $44.99
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Bug & Smudge Remover is also an awesome all-around exterior spot cleaner that works great on heavy oils, gunk, stubborn road grime, and scuffs. It is especially useful after track days when you have rubber marks on your paint and trim. Just spray it on, let the product work its magic for about 30 seconds and gently wipe away with a soft, clean microfiber cloth.

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Rated 4 out of 5 by from be careful not to rub too hard I have used this product just once on some stubborn bugs, and I made the mistake of using a microfiber cloth with a very thin nap. I rubbed too hard with a soiled cloth and it really scratched up the Clear Coat. This is my fault; it is not the fault of the product. Use my experience as a warning to be careful when using this. I'm not sure that this is any better than the Spray On Car Wash, or even just washing the car, but next time, I will wash the car first and then use the Bug Remover only if there are some things remaining that the car wash didn't get.
Date published: 2016-05-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Product Whose Time has Come This is the product I’ve been waiting for. “Bug and Smudge Remover” is a great way to get rid of nasty, dead bugs on the front of my car. I have been using “Bug Barricade” for about a year now. Combining that with the “Bug and Smudge Remover” finally makes the job of bug removal bearable. I typically spray the front surfaces of the car with "Bug and Smudge Remover" just before filling my wash bucket with Griot’s Car Wash Soap and water. While I'm filling the bucket, the product has some time to soften the bug remains. Then I remove the bug mess with a microfiber cloth and a little more “Bug and Smudge Remover” and then get on with the washing. I finish up by putting on a fresh coat of "Bug Barricade." That gets the job done. Thanks for a product whose time has come.
Date published: 2014-07-24
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Beware! I'm not sure how many stars this product should get, because while it does do a good job of removing bugs, it also seems to be very harsh on the exterior surfaces of my cars. First and foremost, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON 3M PAINT DEFENDER SPRAY-ON PAINT PROTECTION FILM! It softens the film, makes it tacky, and destroys the gloss (I discovered this the hard way when I tried it on my show car). This is especially problematic because the Paint Defender film is going to be on the same parts of the car that are most likely to get bug splats. Secondly, it seems to have a similar but less pronounced effect on the factory clearcoat of my daily driver. The paint felt slightly tacky for a few minutes until the surface fully dried. The finish was left somewhat dulled. I might still use this product (carefully) on glass and metal surfaces, but I will never let it touch my paint again!
Date published: 2015-09-30
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Will this work on Paint Protection Film without scratching or dulling its surface. The film is a porous material. It says " DO NOT USE HARSH OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR DETERGENTS". What do you think?

Asked by: zgangof
You would be able to use the Bug & Smudge on your protection film. Please advise that the vehicle should be cool to the touch and that the solution is rinsed off after the surface is done being cleaned. Disclaimer: The Bug & Smudge Remover will leave spots behind that look like water spots if it happens to dry on the surface of the vehicle.
Answered by: GG_Vikki
Date published: 2019-05-23

Does Bug & Smudge Remover remove wax?

Asked by: Not Appiicable
Depending on the type of wax, how old, etc. Bug & Smudge Remover may or may not completely remove the wax but it will diminish it.
Answered by: GG_John
Date published: 2017-06-28

does the spray bottle come with an order of one gallon?

Asked by: Buggsy
No, you can get the bug and smudge remover with either the 22oz spray bottle or the Gallon.
Answered by: GG_John
Date published: 2019-09-09

hi. couldn't find a clear answer on the boards here. does this remove bird droppings? I have a fairly large stain that I cannot seem to get out after washing my vehicle with GG car wash + wax. Can you please recommend a remover? thanks!

Asked by: kbulo
Speed Shine tends to do well at removing bird droppings if they haven't begun to etch into the clear coat. If that is the case, you would need to either Compound or Polish it out. Complete Compound or Complete Polish would be ideal in this case.
Answered by: gg_Brian
Date published: 2018-05-08

Does the 22 oz come as illustrated? With bottle and sprayer?

Asked by: Frank
Yes the Bug & Smudge Remover does come with the bottle and sprayer.
Answered by: GG_Kraig
Date published: 2014-06-02

What is the ph of this product ? Do you have SDS on this product?

Asked by: REHJRDO
Yes, We do have a SDS on the Bug and Smudge remover. Please call customer service at 1-800-345-5789 and any one of us would be happy to send that to you.
Answered by: GG_John
Date published: 2019-11-08

Does it work on Tar?

Asked by: Keithib
For Tar you can try the bug and smudge remover or possibly the track spray item 10979
Answered by: GG_John
Date published: 2020-11-11

How environmentally safe is this product?

Asked by: Old Baldy
Griot’s garage has not pursued any environmentally friendly certification for this product and can therefore make no claim that it is environmentally friendly.
Answered by: GG_Sam
Date published: 2018-04-30
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