Removing tar from paint ?

Rotty · 20 Apr 2008 at 15:22

bit of petrol on a cloth works

Tee Hee Johnson · 20 Apr 2008 at 16:40

The shampoo i use (cant remember what it is tho) says to apply directly to paint without diluting it to remove tar... was doubtful but it worked a charm

Just applied a wee bit directly to another sponge and wiped till it moved

Firegod · 20 Apr 2008 at 17:34

Begbie said:
As fox has said claybar will work on most of it. Infact use it on the whole car.

Yup I agree. The heavy duty version should work well. (i.e. if it's from Meguiars it's red in colour not white).

pinkaardvark · 20 Apr 2008 at 18:26

Firegod said:
Yup I agree. The heavy duty version should work well. (i.e. if it's from Meguiars it's red in colour not white).

Seems a great waste of effort when AG Tar remover is just wipe on, wait a minute and wash off.

Toker · 23 Apr 2008 at 00:22

and the heavy duty clay will cause serious marring

Fr0dders · 23 Apr 2008 at 08:59

Felix Da Housecat said:
Autosmart Tardis Just started using this and it's good stuff.

2nd vote for this

Its well known on Detailing World. Loads of detailers use it to remove tar deposits from alloys etc..

It just turns it into a liquid that can be wiped off.

Virdi · 23 Apr 2008 at 12:28

I use brake cleaner spray - lol

But don't go crazy with it.

Firegod · 23 Apr 2008 at 13:02

Toker said:
and the heavy duty clay will cause serious marring

I've not had any problems with it.

Toker · 23 Apr 2008 at 13:18

if you use LOADS of lubricant you can sometimes get away with it, but usually a polish afterwards is required if you're a perfectionist. I opt for a load of passes with a fine clay over an aggressive one.

here's a nice clay guide for anyone interested

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4829

Firegod · 23 Apr 2008 at 13:25

Toker said:
if you use LOADS of lubricant you can sometimes get away with it, but usually a polish afterwards is required if you're a perfectionist. I opt for a load of passes with a fine clay over an aggressive one.

here's a nice clay guide for anyone interested

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4829

Ahhh see I always polish afterwards, that'll be why.

I never just claybar then leave it. Always clay and polish.

Psycrow · 23 Apr 2008 at 13:31

I clayed my car last week, worked a treat at getting everything off the paintwork that shouldn't have been there. Pretty idiot proof too. Just use pleanty of lube and don't linger too long

Firegod · 23 Apr 2008 at 14:11

Psycrow said:
Just use pleanty of lube and don't linger too long

That's what I say to all the ladies.

rjk · 23 Apr 2008 at 15:04

autoglym tar remover or a small amount of petrol on a cloth and then quick on with the wax