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Smashed insects on the front of the Y
- Thread starter sonofthomp
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Keep it parked.
Seriously, no other alternative to a hose and a gentle cloth.
Seriously, no other alternative to a hose and a gentle cloth.
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angus[Y]oung
Active Member
@sonofthomp a quick Google search found this: 2021 Tesla Model Y Bras & Masks | Front End Covers — CARiD.com. However, I don't recall seeing anyone here that has posted about a bra for a Model Y so YMMV. Honestly, I can't imagine it looking good but I've been wrong before.
NeverGoingBack
De-ICEd
1- High quality graphene wax
Then ….. after each log distance/buggy drive:
2- External car cleaner spray
3- Bug sponge
4- Microfiber cloth
Boom. Done.
Step 1 really helps.
Then ….. after each log distance/buggy drive:
2- External car cleaner spray
3- Bug sponge
4- Microfiber cloth
Boom. Done.
Step 1 really helps.
BitJam
Active Member
The modern answer is ppf, paint protection film. The front bumper kit from Xpel costs $451. I just got my car back from the shop today. The labor for installing 4 kits for the entire front half of the car and the rear fenders was $400. You can search on YouTube (and elsewhere) for "model y ppf". Some people do it themselves but the front bumper is very tricky.
Someone in another thread said they used Saran Wrap. This is certainly much less expensive.
BitJam
Active Member
Tomayto tomahto. The Tesla web site says "rear fenders" while Xpel says "rear wheel impact area". I think your description of "rear door flare" is better. Perhaps they should say "the part of the car that gets pummeled if you don't have front mud flaps". The first thing I did after getting the car was to install front mud flaps.
The key to removing dead insects, bird droppings or tree sap from a vehicle is to do so promptly. I have always used Windex cleaner because it contains ammonia that is an excellent cleaner and also a de-greaser. Ammonia will strip wax but I only spray the immediate area that needs cleaning. I let the Windex cleaner sit for about 30 seconds before wiping the surface. Stubborn spots require a second treatment but will come off with a bit of rubbing with a clean rag or a paper towel. Road tar sometimes requires stronger cleaning. I use Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover for the heavy lifting.
CapsEngineer
Member
I'm going to put ceramic coating on the front one of these days. Wish I had thought about it before the cicada invasion of 2021. I had more cicadas than paint on the front.
BTW, for those with a snowblower -- coat the inside of your snowblower and the chute with a ceramic coating. Nothing sticks to it.
BTW, for those with a snowblower -- coat the inside of your snowblower and the chute with a ceramic coating. Nothing sticks to it.
I took delivery of my MYLR on June 6 in Cincinnati which happened to be at the peak of the 17 year cicadas. That first week of joy was tempered by nightly BIG bug splat cleanups. Nothing since then has come close to that experience. Used most of a bottle of Meguiars Quick Detailer.
bAWx
Loki - Green / Bronze
ceramic coating on the car does wonders in helping it stay / get clean. won't stop bugs from splattering on your bumper, but at least washing and removal is a breeze.
mehfisto
Member
I bet it's the same, once you count the number that are on the radiator of your ICE car that you don't see.
bAWx
Loki - Green / Bronze
the car might be aerodynamic overall, but the front bumper has a pretty HUGE section that just goes perpendicular against the wind direction that it's hitting. bugs don't stand a chance.
Even the bra would get bugs on it.
I spray CarPro Reload (silicon sealant) all over my cars after a thorough wash. It lasts about 4 months. It doesn’t stop bugs from hitting my car, but it makes it easy to wipe off.
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