HOUSTON, TX – May 30, 2007 – Warmer weather means trips to the beach, cookouts, long drives with the windows down and of course…bugs. Insects can cause damage to a car’s paint, leaving unsightly stains and even corrosive pits in the finish. At first glance, chips in the paint may appear to be from rocks, but are actually bugs that may not have been washed away and are now embedded in the paint. To prevent these pests from sticking, vehicle owners now have a barrier of protection, Rain-X® Bug & Tar Protective Shield.

The damaging effects of insect residue are largely unknown; if bugs are left on a car’s surface for more than 24 hours, the mark may be permanently etched into the paint. Rain-X Bug & Tar Protective Shield creates an invisible barrier on your car to keep bugs, tar and other hard-to-remove stains from ruining a vehicle’s surface. By using Bug & Tar Protective Shield, car owners can take a proactive approach to protecting a vehicle from potentially irreversible damage caused by bugs and other harmful road agents.

“Bug residue and tar build-up from the roadways are inevitable, especially in the summer,” says Chris Hayek, Group Brand Manager - Appearance Products. “Rain-X Bug & Tar Protective Shield can provide an easily applied defense against these nuisances and prevent permanent damage to your car’s exterior while protecting the luster of your vehicle’s finish.”

While bugs have the ability to become corrosive over time and may dull the paint, tar may be even more damaging and difficult to clean. Tar contains abrasives that if scrubbed rigorously can cause even more extensive and permanent damage to the car’s exterior. The Rain-X Bug & Tar Protective Shield will also block tar with a clear, thin shield. Bugs and tar that have fixed themselves to the barrier can be easily washed away with nothing more than an ordinary washing of the car

Rain-X Bug & Tar Protective Shield is safe to use on various surfaces, including chrome, metals, paint, rubber and plastic. To apply, spray the product onto the vehicle’s exterior surfaces and allow to dry for 30 minutes to create the barrier. It is recommended to reapply every two weeks for maximum protection and performance.

For additional information, please visit Rain-X at www.Rainx.com.