Flies on front of van (1 Viewer)

[JockandRita]

If you are up early enough in the morning, when the front of the MH is covered in dew, they all wash off a treat with just a soft brush and water.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Kevan]

When we do a long trip we use cling film on mirrors bonnet or anywhere that i will stick, apart from windscreen of course, then peel it of on arrival at your destination, got this tip of a french guy

 

[trophychap]

Rehydration is the key, use plenty of cold water wet them leave it a few minutes then go back and they should wipe off quite easily.

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[tonyidle]

Prevention is the answer - brake before you hit 'em .

 

[Baldeagle7470]

I do the same on the van as my motorbikes,wet kitchen roll left on for a couple of hours sit back and enjoy a glass or two of wine,remove and then residue off with baby wipes.
Works a treat !

 

[FJmike]

Most of the suggestions have a high probability of damaging your paintwork, if you must use anything with caravan or motorhome in the title make sure that it is thoroughly rinsed off and when dry apply a good coat or two of quality wax. Autoglym SRP is a polish so will also require a coat of wax afterwards.

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[Jaws]

As Both John and Bill suggested..
Wet newspaper.
Its an old ( very old ! ) bikers trick.. I have tried all the sprays ( in fact I used to sell it and still have some bottle left ) but none of it can hold a candle ( ! ) to wet newspaper.
Wet the paper, spread it out, go for a cuppa.. By the time you get back the fly bums will just wipe off

 

[hilldweller]

>> Flies on front of van

You know your brakes are good when you get them on the back.

 

[suavecarve]

When we do a long trip we use cling film on mirrors bonnet or anywhere that i will stick, apart from windscreen of course, then peel it of on arrival at your destination, got this tip of a french guy

seconding this. trying it this year after years of scrubbing

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[magicsurfbus]

If I was driving anywhere in January warm enough to get flies on the front of my van I wouldn't be complaining.

If it's southern French flies we just make sure we drive back to Calais via Normandy, where it's usually pissing it down.

 

[musson]

Kitchen roll wet it and spread out flat over flies leave for 10/15 mins wipe off try this worked on my car.

 

[Kevan]

When we do a long trip we use cling film on mirrors bonnet or anywhere that i will stick, apart from windscreen of course, then peel it of on arrival at your destination, got this tip of a french guy

I am talking from here to Spain.

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[ForeignGadger]

I use lots of water/shampoo and a sponge, after a medium pressure wash. For baked on flies and tar spots, I (gently) use the nylon mesh you can get for cleaning non-stick pans.
FG

 

[Quick Quick]

Not so worried about the van but being a very happy motorhomer who likes the window down I need to get them off my TEETH! I HATE THE TASTE OF WASHING UP LIQUID!

 

[DM14742]

The key is to soak the affected area first, it's hard work trying to get them off dry and you will be rubbing polish or wax away and even damage the paintwork.
We use an old towel soaked in water and leave for about 10 minutes, insects just wipe off after that.
It's best to apply a couple of coats of good quality polish such as Mer to the front of the Van at the start of the insect season .

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[Podney]

At last! I can provide my fellow funsters some useful advice.
For many years I have been using an old pair of ladies tights to remove flies. Just use it to apply your usual washing solution and hey presto,off the little buggers come.

It doesn't matter which ladies tights you use,although if they are obviously not your wife's,make sure you have a good excuse.

 

[wizzer59]

At last! I can provide my fellow funsters some useful advice.
For many years I have been using an old pair of ladies tights to remove flies. Just use it to apply your usual washing solution and hey presto,off the little buggers come.

It doesn't matter which ladies tights you use,although if they are obviously not your wife's,make sure you have a good excuse.

I'm single so can I borrow yours please

 

[Garfields]

A fan of 2 coats of colinite wax
Well worth the effort of applying
Bug sponge for windscreen

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[magicsurfbus]

Drive everywhere in reverse?

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

Never been a problem for me, I simply swerve to avoid them. It really p****s off other drivers but it saves on the elbow grease

 

[Podney]

Do you drive a BMW?

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[Stumpie]

I once had a car valet and they used this to get rid of the flies. I now used it on my car

Autosmart Stardust Eclat Car Polish 800ml

 

[FJmike]

I once had a car valet and they used this to get rid of the flies. I now used it on my car

Autosmart Stardust Eclat Car Polish 800ml

Trade version of Pledge furniture polish

 

[sonny]

Weather cleaned mine last night and today
In Devon

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[teknik155]

Morning dew and wet micro fibre cloth I get funny looks when I'm doing it in my pyjama's (oh heck I don't wear pyjama's that's why I'm getting the funny looks)

 

[Wildbill]

Just lay a old wet towel on the front over the fly and then some warm water
Once softened just wipe off
Nothing complicated
There only fly's and dead bugs not sume kind of nuclear waste
Bill

 

[Wildbill]

Spray on, rinse off. With the overhang I always use this as when it runs and drips onto the windscreen, it cleans that too
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Yes but your rich us humble peasants have to revert to the old ways warm water.
And old Terry towlin soaked in tap water if we can get it

Bill

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[MacroMad]

If you get "Bug's"that appear to be welded to the windscreen and just wont come off, wet the screen and use a safety razor blade held in the hand, be careful and only ever use fresh blades, this also gets paint or overspray off any of your windows. Also get's those unwanted stickers off.
But soaking with wildbills idea would be my first method.

 

[Stealaway]

Mr Sheen and only Mr Sheen on Motorbike / helmets / cars and vans

 

[dulvil]

When the wife's finished cleaning the motorhome I'll ask her what she used, I'm off for a kip now

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