Why should I use an insect repellent?

Although it can be quite effective, and certainly economical, to use a wet dishcloth, it is not possible to quickly proceed to car washing, while it does not dissolve and neutralize the acid contained in the insects.

Just as bird poop is harmful to your car's paint, insects are just as terrible, and even more so, especially in the summer. The insects are acidic, making it especially dangerous in the summer, where they can sit and bake in the sun.

Therefore, I recommend that you use an insect remover that suits your specific needs, which effectively dissolves and removes them, so that you avoid damaging your car's paint, both from insect stains, which can burn permanently into the paint, but also to avoid scratches when washing the surface.

A must have in the summer

Although there are many products that you would like to have to care for your car, I would undoubtedly say that insect repellent is a must-have when it comes to summer.

There are an incredible number of insects in the air, especially if you drive at night. When they hit the front, they splash out and can be difficult to remove, even with a high-pressure cleaner!

With insect repellent, you can make it easier to remove those pesky insects. Simply spray it on the car, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse afterwards, preferably with a high-pressure cleaner.

Different types of insect repellent

Just as there are different types of car shampoos, there are different types of insect repellents, each with their own purpose. The reason is, in short, that it all depends on what you want.

For the professional or those who want to remove the insects as quickly as possible, and still need to finish with paint protection, you simply want the strongest type, unlike the enthusiast who wants to preserve their wax, who wants it to work but be gentle.

pH Neutral Insect Remover

The most gentle variant that preserves your existing paint protection such as wax and paint sealant, while dissolving and removing as much insect residue as possible.

With this safety, you may also find that you have to reapply the insect remover, as it is not as powerful as the more powerful variants, but never mind, you won't have to reapply the wax!

Powerful insect repellent

Unlike the pH neutral insect remover, this type goes straight to the attack with the sole purpose of removing as much insect residue as possible, without regard to whether it breaks down and removes wax or varnish sealant.

Of course, it has the advantage that it removes all or almost all insect residue the first time, and if you still have to polish or treat it with paint protection, that's just an advantage.

On the other hand, if you have a car with ceramic coating, this is undoubtedly my preferred version, as it does not degrade or impair that treatment.

The question is, can you make do with the neutral pH or do you mind reapplying paint protection a little more often?