What bugs?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

plushDJ · 06-19-2006, 01:20 PM

Anybody else having this problem with the Yaris?? We went up to party on Whyte Ave in Edmonton on Saturday for the Oilers game and only after an hour of driving I found this......

I don't think I've ever driven a car that has caught bugs this bad before!! I'm going to have to wash it like once a week now

Boonespeed · 06-19-2006, 03:37 PM

damn, mad bugs.

it is summer though...

more buggies now than in winter.

foddy2000 · 06-19-2006, 04:07 PM

Hey man I usta live up in Thunder Bay (Up North in Canada) and if you go driving at night you will usally pick up bugs like that on any car its almost like there like fish or bats u no how they travel in schools or what ever

Peace.

mikeukrainetz · 06-19-2006, 06:11 PM

From what I gather using WD40 will remove them no problem. Never tried it myself.

ECHOKnight2000 · 06-19-2006, 06:21 PM

What's the matter? Can't dodge them while driving

Yeah but I feel your pain, but where I live hasn't been too bad...I think cause the weather changes often even in the summer

*Chris07LB* · 06-19-2006, 06:59 PM

Same problem here.. leaving for work at 4am, all the bugs are out in force!

stuffy · 06-19-2006, 07:25 PM

it really depends on where you are, it has nothing to do with the car you are driving, they all collect bugs.

someone told me if you are planning a long trip, spray pam on the front of the car, the bugs will not stick as easily.

Leenis24 · 06-19-2006, 09:51 PM

Mine was just as bad if not worse, i went to Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend from Vermont(12 hour drive) and there were so many frickin bugs. It was so crazy. Its like the yaris is a bug magnet.

johnnyfive · 06-20-2006, 12:57 AM

that really is a crazy amout of bugs...i have noticed that mine catches alot, (atleast compared to my 91 honda civic, but then again maybe i just notice them more) but not nearly that many..that is nuts..

TRD_Yaris · 06-20-2006, 02:27 AM

yeah, that's the downside of good aerodynamics based off a "teardrop with fat side forward" concept. It creates very little air turbulence in the front, which doesn't slow down (or speed up, depending on how you look at it) bugs/rocks/etc so you get more stuff hitting with more force and near-vertical surfaces = cracked windshields and bug graveyards...
i don't recommend WD40 or Pam...just keep your front bumper Waxed; and Clean with normal Car Wash Soap at higher soap concentrate (NO WD40 unless you REALLY know what you're doing!!). if car wash soap doesn't remove it, you can try pure Car Wash Soap and then quickly wash off (as listed on Many Detail sites for removing tar and bug remains). IF this doesn't work, buy some Bug/Tar remover made for Automotive paint..and make sure to FULLY wash and REWAX any area that you use Bug/Tar remover on!!! if not, the stripped wax may allow further bug/rock chips to damage the paint :(

later!

David81 · 06-20-2006, 11:11 AM

Yup, i get soo many bugs on my car, its annoying, is it bad to wash our car constantly? or it doesn't matter?

Uglyboyed · 06-20-2006, 12:58 PM

me too. i had a couple cars and this one catches more for some reason. im thinkin its only because the bumber and so wide and big. The yaris does have a big nose..lol.

ECHOKnight2000 · 06-20-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by David81

Yup, i get soo many bugs on my car, its annoying, is it bad to wash our car constantly? or it doesn't matter?

No its not bad to wash your car constantly its just plain sick

But seriously don't wax everytime you wash your car, for one you shouldn't have too, also wax if used too much eventually takes away the factory gloss on your car (it does that anyway just don't speed up the process-if overused) that's what I heard, I'm NOT saying don't ever use wax again, moderation is everything and if you use the good stuff like Turtle wax you won't have to wax often (generally speaking) cause if you waxed it and the next time you wash your car after its said and done it should still have that glossy beautiful look too it.

echo_hrs · 06-20-2006, 06:45 PM

My Toyota Dealer recommended as a tip at the Introductory Service Clinic, using PAM cooking spray! so the bugs don't stick and wiping it off when you reach your destination...

echo_hrs · 06-20-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

No its not bad to wash your car constantly its just plain sick

But seriously don't wax everytime you wash your car, for one you shouldn't have too, also wax if used too much eventually takes away the factory gloss on your car (it does that anyway just don't speed up the process-if overused) that's what I heard, I'm NOT saying don't ever use wax again, moderation is everything and if you use the good stuff like Turtle wax you won't have to wax often (generally speaking) cause if you waxed it and the next time you wash your car after its said and done it should still have that glossy beautiful look too it.

Use a polymer like Zaino Show Car Polish and every layer builds on the next, and makes the car look incredible...I've got about 6 layers on mine...I keep a soft moist rag on hand almost everywhere I go, and clean the bugs off when I get to where I'm going, that way they don't dry out and are easy to remove with a quick wipe...

Cheers

apriljoy · 06-20-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by echo_hrs

Use a polymer like Zaino Show Car Polish and every layer builds on the next, and makes the car look incredible...I've got about 6 layers on mine...I keep a soft moist rag on hand almost everywhere I go, and clean the bugs off when I get to where I'm going, that way they don't dry out and are easy to remove with a quick wipe...
Cheers

I second the Zaino. Zaino makes my 2007 Black Sand Pearl Yaris Sedan look sparkley in the sun. Having the Zaino on there makes it easy to wipe off sap, bird poop and bugs.

Yaris Revenge · 06-27-2006, 01:30 PM

I used to have a white '91 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Took it from N. GA up near Chicago and back to visit a girl I was dating at the time. I always like to make those trips in one shot if I can, so it was a 9 hour ride back, half of which was at night. Got up the next morning, and no joke, the entire front of my car was solid orange. There wasn't a square 1/2 inch that didn't have bug guts smeared across it, and halfway up the hood. Seriously gross!

~YR

06-19-2006, 01:20 PM	#1
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	What bugs?? Anybody else having this problem with the Yaris?? We went up to party on Whyte Ave in Edmonton on Saturday for the Oilers game and only after an hour of driving I found this...... I don't think I've ever driven a car that has caught bugs this bad before!! I'm going to have to wash it like once a week now

06-19-2006, 06:21 PM	#5
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	What's the matter? Can't dodge them while driving Yeah but I feel your pain, but where I live hasn't been too bad...I think cause the weather changes often even in the summer __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

06-27-2006, 01:30 PM	#17
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	I used to have a white '91 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Took it from N. GA up near Chicago and back to visit a girl I was dating at the time. I always like to make those trips in one shot if I can, so it was a 9 hour ride back, half of which was at night. Got up the next morning, and no joke, the entire front of my car was solid orange. There wasn't a square 1/2 inch that didn't have bug guts smeared across it, and halfway up the hood. Seriously gross! ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

06-19-2006, 03:37 PM	#2
Boonespeed Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29	damn, mad bugs. it is summer though... more buggies now than in winter.

06-19-2006, 04:07 PM	#3
foddy2000 Drives: 06 Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Hey man I usta live up in Thunder Bay (Up North in Canada) and if you go driving at night you will usally pick up bugs like that on any car its almost like there like fish or bats u no how they travel in schools or what ever Peace.

06-19-2006, 06:11 PM	#4
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	From what I gather using WD40 will remove them no problem. Never tried it myself.

06-19-2006, 06:59 PM	#6
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Same problem here.. leaving for work at 4am, all the bugs are out in force!

06-19-2006, 07:25 PM	#7
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	it really depends on where you are, it has nothing to do with the car you are driving, they all collect bugs. someone told me if you are planning a long trip, spray pam on the front of the car, the bugs will not stick as easily.

06-19-2006, 09:51 PM	#8
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	Mine was just as bad if not worse, i went to Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend from Vermont(12 hour drive) and there were so many frickin bugs. It was so crazy. Its like the yaris is a bug magnet.

06-20-2006, 12:57 AM	#9
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	that really is a crazy amout of bugs...i have noticed that mine catches alot, (atleast compared to my 91 honda civic, but then again maybe i just notice them more) but not nearly that many..that is nuts..

06-20-2006, 02:27 AM	#10
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	yeah, that's the downside of good aerodynamics based off a "teardrop with fat side forward" concept. It creates very little air turbulence in the front, which doesn't slow down (or speed up, depending on how you look at it) bugs/rocks/etc so you get more stuff hitting with more force and near-vertical surfaces = cracked windshields and bug graveyards... i don't recommend WD40 or Pam...just keep your front bumper Waxed; and Clean with normal Car Wash Soap at higher soap concentrate (NO WD40 unless you REALLY know what you're doing!!). if car wash soap doesn't remove it, you can try pure Car Wash Soap and then quickly wash off (as listed on Many Detail sites for removing tar and bug remains). IF this doesn't work, buy some Bug/Tar remover made for Automotive paint..and make sure to FULLY wash and REWAX any area that you use Bug/Tar remover on!!! if not, the stripped wax may allow further bug/rock chips to damage the paint :( later!

06-20-2006, 11:11 AM	#11
David81 Drives: Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 53	Yup, i get soo many bugs on my car, its annoying, is it bad to wash our car constantly? or it doesn't matter?

06-20-2006, 12:58 PM	#12
Uglyboyed Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 131	me too. i had a couple cars and this one catches more for some reason. im thinkin its only because the bumber and so wide and big. The yaris does have a big nose..lol.

06-20-2006, 06:45 PM	#14
echo_hrs Around the universe... Drives: Uber-Evolved Pokemon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 228	My Toyota Dealer recommended as a tip at the Introductory Service Clinic, using PAM cooking spray! so the bugs don't stick and wiping it off when you reach your destination...