AutoDetailing

Bug attraction due to certain wax / waterless wash products?

Every time I use a detailer spray or waterless wash & wax product, it appears some bugs are attracted to the sweet smell of the product. Are there any additives / substances y’all know of that attract certain bugs to paint?

This only occurs when the car is parked, not the bugs that hit the front end when you’re driving on the freeway.

Kinda of a stupid question, but was always curious as to why.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1lvw7ey/bug_attraction_due_to_certain_wax_waterless_wash/
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SaintWashington

This happens to me when I use foam on my pressure washer.

13 hours ago
homeboi808

Yep, last week I washed one of our vehicles and the ceramic spray has a fruity scent, I saw a ton of ants on the vehicle after.

13 hours ago
g77r7

Yeah I, not sure if it’s the smell or the wax they are attracted to but I’ve definitely noticed it.

12 hours ago