Tar Spot Removal

[yeoblade]

I was going to mention about the paint .... Petrol works really well to remove tar spots. So does a kitchen scourer for that matter. Neither will be used on my paintwork thank you very much.


as an clue, have a look at some cars where people have been careless when filling their tanks and the state of the paintwork below the cap/flap.

Yes if you spill diesel or petrol all down the side of it and do nothing. I'm sure it will stain it. Not what is being discussed here.

Whilst using a solvent, as all the tar spot removing products are (and petrol is) cleaning it off and then re-waxing work very well.

 

[wildebus]

Yes if you spill diesel or petrol all down the side of it and do nothing. I'm sure it will stain it. Not what is being discussed here.

Whilst using a solvent, as all the tar spot removing products are (and petrol is) cleaning it off and then re-waxing work very well.

anyone saying use petrol also mention the fact that it will need rinsing off VERY well and also remove all wax?

No, didn't think so. If a solution () is proposed, those people pushing it should give the facts and not assume the person asking the question will know they must do that (if they did, the chances are they would know the options already).

So well done for providing the missing info.


(PS. you could use G101 and/or Tardis WITHOUT the absolute need to give the area a big wash afterwards)

 

[feeandal]

Thanks everybody for your suggestions. Going to try Auto Glym remover.

Priced it in Halfords, bought it in local car accessory shop for £2 cheaper....:dance:

 

[Moped]

Timely topic so an interesting read. We travelled many miles over melting Irish roads during the summer and having only recently cleaned the bodywork after a trip to Cornwall have now decided to do something about the tar splashes.

 

[Fazerloz]

anyone saying use petrol also mention the fact that it will need rinsing off VERY well and also remove all wax?

No, didn't think so. If a solution () is proposed, those people pushing it should give the facts and not assume the person asking the question will know they must do that (if they did, the chances are they would know the options already).

So well done for providing the missing info.


(PS. you could use G101 and/or Tardis WITHOUT the absolute need to give the area a big wash afterwards)

Try reading post number 8

 

[Mobilvetta]

I had a valet on my white car today, after washing the car first, the chap then used a piece of clay that he made supple by rubbing it in his hands, he then sprayed the bodywork with a mixture of water and some vinegar to help lubricate the clay, I couldn't believe how easy all the small bits and marks came off, I had a go myself and it was so easy, can definitely recommend it, he then went onto Polish the car before applying a coat of ceramic wax, couldn't believe how good it looked, just like it had come out of the showroom. Think when I return off my holiday I will put some of that ceramic wax on the motorhome, water just beaded of it, he said it's good for 6 months providing you don't use these hand car washes who tend to spray the vehicle with traffic film remover first, before power washing them.