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Anti-bug pre-emptive strike
Get a fabric screen, almost like a bra designed for your vehicle, it will keep the bugs off the hood and grill.
For on the windshield I use Rain X, I can use the wipers and washer to get most of them off while driving.
The other thing that I have found that works really well for getting bugs off the paint, windshields, and mirrors, is Splat. It is sold at the auto stores near the waxes, and tar removers, it is in a clear spray bottle and almost looks like antifreeze green. You spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes then rinse it with a garden hose, and they are all gone!
For on the windshield I use Rain X, I can use the wipers and washer to get most of them off while driving.
The other thing that I have found that works really well for getting bugs off the paint, windshields, and mirrors, is Splat. It is sold at the auto stores near the waxes, and tar removers, it is in a clear spray bottle and almost looks like antifreeze green. You spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes then rinse it with a garden hose, and they are all gone!
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ummm, the expensive way...use the internet to locate all the detail shops on your route. use these as navigational way points instead of touristy type attractions. stop as often as possible, in fact, set up appointments so you can preserve your precious car finish, instead of winding through the badlands, or taking in the natural beauty of the grand canyon.
or do it yourself...
wax the front end with a good coat of wax. if you are really anal about this, bring a couple gallons of COLD distilled water, bottle of diluted car wash solution, and a sponge. and don't forget the wax. stop every few miles for a touch up. do not apply the wax in the sun. for seroiusly gross bugs, use a fingernail with light light light pressure. be sure to touch up the rock dings before applying wax. use wet sand paper, primer and a sprayer to properly repaint the damaged areas
after about 10 of these freshen up stops, your passengers will demand a seperate rental car... for you.
don't sweat the small stuff, you will have a much better time.
once you have an even layer of bug guts, they only pile up, they don't mash into the bumper and hood, leaving dents. it is kinda fun to watch the birds pick the car clean at the rest stops.
me, if i was really insecure about my car, I'd wash the car every other refuel stop, maybe at worst, once on the trip.
definitely do it when you get back home.