Bugs

[Navydad]

What's the difference between washing bugs off the bike or washing them off of the various shields and guards that are made to keep bugs off the bike?

[ruralgirl]

You might be interested to know that they tend to clog up the dryness sensors that are present on almost all dryers these days.
They leave an oily residue......on the clothes and inside the dryer drum too.

Lovely!! It's amazing how many products do more damage than good. Two examples: The mfr of one of today's porcelain-lined nonstick pans told my husband never to use nonstick sprays (like Pam) because they eventually create a sticky surface. And, my opthamologist told me Visine actually damages eyes (use Systane or GenTeal).

[Easy Rider]

BEST STUFF I'VE EVER USED IN MY 70 YEARS.....

Forgot to mention that.
Almost every bike shop I've ever been in has it......but with a different label for the brand of bikes the shop sells.

I use it AFTER first cleaning off the "top layer" of bugs or dirt.

[Easy Rider]

What's the difference between washing bugs off the bike or washing them off of the various shields and guards that are made to keep bugs off the bike?

Pretty much none.
Which is why I still don't think I understand the original question.

[Mazo EMS2]

A good soak down of Simple Green, followed up with a soapy wash will make life easy. A good wax job will keep them from sticking so bad, but nothing will keep it clean. The products that are all similar to Armor All, pretty much all contain silicone. The silicone is a shining agent as well as a slippery film.

[OkieDoc]

I use a small spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide, it oxidizes the bug proteins quickly and doesn't harm paint.
They will just wipe off after a short soak.
The trick is to get to them quickly, like after your ride not a week later. LOL

[Easy Rider]

A good soak down of Simple Green,

Need to be careful with that stuff though.
Full strength it can damage paint and plastics.

[Zip]

I use awesome cleaner from dollar tree