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Why Bug Splatter Is Worse Than You Think — And How to Safely Remove It

Don’t Let Bug Splatter Eat Into Your Paint

Summer drives mean more bugs on the road — and more of them stuck to the front of your car, mirrors, and windshield. While it might seem harmless, bug splatter is one of the most damaging contaminants your vehicle faces in the summer.

The acids in bug residue start to break down your car’s clear coat within hours, and the longer it sits, the harder it is to remove without damaging your paint.

Why Bug Splatter Is So Harmful

  • Acidic Breakdown: The enzymes in bug guts are corrosive.
  • Baking in the Sun: Heat accelerates etching into your clear coat.
  • Hard to Remove: Dried residue requires gentle, professional removal to avoid micro-scratching.

How The Car Wash Helps

At The Car Wash, we use a fresh water wash system — never recycled — and follow up with hot towel hand drying to make sure residue is thoroughly and safely removed.

  • Gentle but effective pre-treatment
  • Professional-grade soaps and soft-touch wash system
  • No recycled water = no grit or added abrasion
  • Staff inspects and hand-dries to ensure nothing gets left behind

Prevent Long-Term Damage with Regular Washes

The sooner you remove bug splatter, the better your paint will look — and last. With our monthly membership, you can stop in often throughout the summer for a safe, thorough wash whenever your car needs it.

Visit thecarwash1.com to learn more or stop by today.