Remove Pine Sap from CarWe were "rained on" by a newly trimmed pine tree. Not much seemed to work and the sticky gunk got everywhere!
Ajax for Water SpotsMy brother parks his car on the street and every night the sprinklers go on. When he wakes up in the morning, he has water spots on the right side of his car. He tried washing his car but the spots would not come off.
Look for Working Self Serve Car WashesWhen in doubt about whether a do it yourself car wash is working, look for the wet ones. Because it has been used recently, it is more than likely a working one.
Preventing Love Bugs From Damaging PaintI use The Love Bug Solution. It's a new product that is sprayed on the car. It forms a cellophane-like barrier that traps the bugs before they can damage the paint.
Dryer Sheets To Remove Love Bugs From CarsLiving in Louisiana we have many, many interesting insects. One of which is called a love bug. There is nothing loving about a love bug! They are extremely irritating, swarming around like a black cloud twice a year.
Cleaning Love Bugs Off Your WindshieldHow to get love bugs off your windshield. Use the sheet you put in dryer, it works great!
Linseed Oil to Remove Road TarRoad tar and asphalt which splatters up and sticks to an automobile is almost impossible to remove. That is, unless you first saturate the spots with linseed oil.
Magic Eraser to Remove Paint Marks on a TruckI hit a yellow pole with my brand new truck and had no idea how to get the yellow paint off. I went online and someone suggested using the Magic Eraser. It worked awesome, without ruining my paint job.
How To Clean a Jeep Rag TopTo keep your Jeep or SUV rag top in good shape, follow these instructions.
Cleaning Auto Glass With WhitingEasy removal of road grime from automobile glass. Before washing auto, wet the window glass and let most of the water run off. Sprinkle powdered whiting (found in paint dept.) and scrub window with a plastic type kitchen sponge. xes...)
Use Mop And Glo To Shine Your Old CarFirst of all, do not try this on any car that you care about! I had an old, old Toyota and the paint was very dull and had lost it's shine. I tried something very simple to renew the shine.
Coca-Cola For Shiny ChromeInstead of spending on expensive chrome polish, try rubbing your chrome with coca-cola!
Removing a Bumper StickerTo remove a bumper sticker from a metal bumper, dampen the sticker with vinegar, lighter fluid, or nail polish remover. Then scrape the sticker off with a razor blade.
Car Washing TipsTips for washing your car. Post your ideas.
Wash The Car In Flip FlopsI wash my car frequently in the summer months at the small car wash in my town. Sometimes when I am in town running errands and need to wash the car, I don't always want to because I may be wearing the wrong shoes. (I hate to get splatter on nice shoes). I keep a pair of old flip flops in the trunk, slip them on and wash away!
Alica
Removing Paint Stains from CarsThose new 'eraser' sponges also work on cars. Last summer I backed into the garage and got too close, the result was brown paint on a white car! Yikes! Only minimal elbow grease required.
Removing Political Bumper StickersSeasonal or political stickers on your car windows after the election can easily be removed with a single edge razor blade. Just slide the blade along under the sticker and it'll peel right off. Razor blades won't scratch the glass. Work carefully!
By Linda
