[AT] Big Truck Pickups

[Stephen Offiler]

Happened across this (link below) while looking for something else,
coincidentally.  The ad copy suggests that yes, bugs can dissolve paint.
Note, this is not exactly scientific proof...

"Bug & Tar Wash quickly breaks down bugs and tar to save exterior surfaces
from permanent damage caused by corrosive insects"

https://www.chemicalguys.com/bug-tar-remover-heavy-duty-car-wash-shampoo/CWS_104_16.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiZPvBRDZARIsAORkq7fMxRJYX4FGt4uTmKUdviHDm_z4nziREDOoVzxdIbB6TJCvo5i41roaAkwxEALw_wcB

On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 8:39 AM James Peck <jamesgpeck at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Do the bugs contain a chemical that dissolves the paint?
>
> Gene Dotson AT List member and Case 320 dozer owner (gdotsly at watchtv.net);
>     Another common practice in Florida was to coat all frontal areas with
> Vaseline. Seems the love bugs were very bad and this prevented the bug
> residue from sticking to the paint.
>
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