DanAuito
Enthusiast
Ak! It's that time again here in the Southeast. Just read up on these little acidic paint eating black flies, They come out for a few weeks in may and again a little heavier in Sept.
It's best to wash them off within 24 hours or they're carcasses will begin to etch and pit your paint, Ideally once you arrive at your destination you should get right on washing them off with as hot a water temp and detergent as you can stand.
Don't believe the old tales of Pam or Vaseline to reduce the sticking this only makes it worse!
Best thing you can do if you have to drive on the major highways is to try to avoid 10am-4 pm when they are at their peak numbers, another trick is to drive behind someone who will take the hit for you!
Nothing like a solid coat of wax as well. Just thought I would pass on the info.
It's best to wash them off within 24 hours or they're carcasses will begin to etch and pit your paint, Ideally once you arrive at your destination you should get right on washing them off with as hot a water temp and detergent as you can stand.
Don't believe the old tales of Pam or Vaseline to reduce the sticking this only makes it worse!
Best thing you can do if you have to drive on the major highways is to try to avoid 10am-4 pm when they are at their peak numbers, another trick is to drive behind someone who will take the hit for you!
Nothing like a solid coat of wax as well. Just thought I would pass on the info.
