chirag1988 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ok so maybe not exactly a detailing question but I find that spider webs are becoming a bit of a nightmare to remove. I've got a couple of spiders living inside my wing mirrors and I've tried vacuuming them out but a couple of days after every wash I see a nice web built all over again. What can I do to prevent this, kill off the spiders, etc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Apparently they're not keen on lemon, peppermint essential oil or conkers. http://www.theguardian.com/direct-line-fixology/2014/sep/19/top-tips-for-keeping-spiders-out-of-your-home Suggest dangling a couple off your wing mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Only way I can see is for you to catch the spiders and find them a new home in the garden somewhere. Can't blame them for wanting to live in the Zed though, ...height of luxury for them and I bet it's great when you put the heated mirrors on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I have never tried it but you can get some stuff called Spider Away, bizarrely its a boat product, but hear it works. http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/en/Starbrite-Spider-Away-650ml-Spray/m-3316.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_YKtBRC7zZjFp8bF_foBEiQAfyigcx4QfwmfOvbkzWUGobJjLnj7Qc1M4Pi2y7jQMSdkL5saArl_8P8HAQ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Ha... I've had the exact same problem since i brought mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 I have never tried it but you can get some stuff called Spider Away, bizarrely its a boat product, but hear it works. http://www.gaelforce...n=UnitedKingdom I may have to try that - I'm just a bit wary of spraying stuff on the car and damaging the paintwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 What you need is a bird, to catch the spider. Then of course you need a cat to catch the bird. Then a dog to catch the cat. Then apparently a goat to catch the dog, a cow to catch the goat, a horse to catch the cow and you need to swallow them all or something. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Peter Parker will not be a happy man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Peter Parker will not be a happy man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I have never tried it but you can get some stuff called Spider Away, bizarrely its a boat product, but hear it works. http://www.gaelforce...n=UnitedKingdom I may have to try that - I'm just a bit wary of spraying stuff on the car and damaging the paintwork It says safe for all surfaces. As they seem to live behind the mirror (i get them too) i would just squirt some on the mirror and behind if your worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I have never tried it but you can get some stuff called Spider Away, bizarrely its a boat product, but hear it works. http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/en/Starbrite-Spider-Away-650ml-Spray/m-3316.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_YKtBRC7zZjFp8bF_foBEiQAfyigcx4QfwmfOvbkzWUGobJjLnj7Qc1M4Pi2y7jQMSdkL5saArl_8P8HAQ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom As a boat owner I can confirm that this stuff doesn't work! It's based on conker oil which spiders supposedly hate but they don't work either! Only way is to remove the spiders, you will catch them rebuilding their webs at night (please don't kill them though, we need spiders). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Spiders are our friends, just leave them be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chirag1988 Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 I don't actually mind spiders in general, just don't want to have a web flapping about on my wing mirrors lol. Kudos to them for how strong they are though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wiltshire Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Works every time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Funny you should put that... i just bought a daily runaround fiesta, same issue, a spider in each wingmirror! Had to sacrafice 2 ants, threw one in the web, spider came storming out, boooom, sprayed it with raid it hit the floor dead. same thing with the other side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Did the ants make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Careful, you don't want to harm the spider, or their friends might turn up to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Did the ants make it? No otherwise it wouldnt have been a sacrifice! mind you i think one ant did as it didnt get stuck in the web it fell to the floor but the spider still came out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Did the ants make it? No otherwise it wouldnt have been a sacrifice! mind you i think one ant did as it didnt get stuck in the web it fell to the floor but the spider still came out! I'm not a spider scientist or anything but couldn't you just give the web a tap with something to lure out? Or are they cleverer than I give them credit for? Or did you just sacrifice the ants on an alter to appease the spider gods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I threw a leaf in a spider web not so long ago, the spider ran across to it and realised it was just rubbish so pulled it out of its web and launched it towards the ground. I was quite impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Does it work on these? http://youtu.be/rVkJBSWpMDM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtrip Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've used Protector C (www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VK1OC7A) on external parts of the house and garden to thin the herd when the spiders get too numerous. It works quite well, especially if you spray it directly onto them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Does it work on these? http://youtu.be/rVkJBSWpMDM F*&^ !!! I actually shouted. I'll leave my man card at the door on the way out :shameface: Edited July 13, 2015 by SuperStu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Tickle the web with small twig or so - spider will pop out, then just brush the 8 legged friend onto the floor. Depending on your conscious, either 1. watch your 8 legged friends scarpure off, or 2 stand on it and teach him not to mess with you. I would advise action number - 1 - because in life there is always someone bigger than you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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