Tar Spots on Paintwork
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Thogg
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Hi Jay,
Road tar is a pain in the ass!! I use this stuff. It really does the job and is gentle as well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=wax+remover+surf
Road tar is a pain in the ass!! I use this stuff. It really does the job and is gentle as well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=wax+remover+surf
At least you can see them jay it's a nightmare on blackberry 
Auto glym tar remover been told works well , removes carpet glue good
I had a bottle of this, lasted me for years. Ran out recently so went to local autoshop that stocks Autoglym to find they had none. Bought the Carplan version that they had- not a patch on Autoglym tbh.Auto glym tar remover been told works well , removes carpet glue good
Halfords got all auto glym products reduced at the moment
Another vote for Autoglym Tar Remover, it is brilliant stuff. Many years ago were had a new stair carpet fitted. I popped in at lunchtime to have a look and knelt on the bottom step with tar all over my work overalls. Mrs SR was spitting feathers, but luckily for me the Autoglym saved me from about three weeks of cold shoulder!
Tardis works even better.
Simon Cooze
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Hey. Just spent all day cleaning my Van. (Probably like most of us with all this free time) noticed lots of black dots and some orange/brown dots on lower parts of the doors.
Any ideas out there how to remove?
Paintwork is Oryx White. TIA
Any ideas out there how to remove?
Paintwork is Oryx White. TIA
Black spots are probably tar, and the orange/brown dots are most likely iron fall out particles.
Tar remover for the tar, and something like IronX for other. Don't forget that these products will strip off any protection, so you'll need to apply the products of your choice afterwards.
Tar remover for the tar, and something like IronX for other. Don't forget that these products will strip off any protection, so you'll need to apply the products of your choice afterwards.
Autoglym glue and tar remover, spray on and watch it desolve, give it a good soapy wash afterwards. It's cheaper to buy in the 5litre containers, really good stuff.
If you imaging the paint surface as an orange ....dirt and crap build up in pits ....the clay will pull out the dirt and clean the surface prior to polishing.....a surface degreasant would remove tar spots
However well lubed, clay will risk maring the paint. It's best used for the final light finish, rather than lifting off the big stuff. That should really be done using the correct chemicals so that the process is as touchless as possible.
Completely agree with this, and your previous post. Tar remover, then something to remove iron particles and fallout (Auto Finesse Iron Out is very good) and then if you still really need to you could go with the clay bar.
Personally though, I wouldn't be using a clay bar without doing a machine polish afterwards. For me a clay bar is a once a year thing maybe, followed by a machine polish to really make the finish sing.
The tar remover and iron out will get rid of the small black spots that are visible to the naked eye, but yes, you'll need to replace whatever top coat protection you use, such as a wax, sealant etc.
I got loads of tar spots on mine over the winter. Its usually a summer phenomenon so was quite surprised.
Tardis is the detailers choice for tar removal - just check out how to use it properly as it is a chemical.
Tardis is the detailers choice for tar removal - just check out how to use it properly as it is a chemical.
Hello all, hope everyone’s having a good weekend?
mum after some help on tar removal, after dodging potholes all winter or trying at least, they are all now being repaired and roads are being redone round my way, I’m now getting lots of tar spots down the side, I do have some quite wide banded steels which probably doesn't help, but I’d really like to find something that won’t take me hours and Hours to clean off?
Not sure if there’s any body work specialists on here or or whether Paul might know as he’s in that sort of business?? @Tourershine
Any help much appreciated else I’ll get the clay bar out and spend good day giving it a going over and a polish after etc?
mum after some help on tar removal, after dodging potholes all winter or trying at least, they are all now being repaired and roads are being redone round my way, I’m now getting lots of tar spots down the side, I do have some quite wide banded steels which probably doesn't help, but I’d really like to find something that won’t take me hours and Hours to clean off?
Not sure if there’s any body work specialists on here or or whether Paul might know as he’s in that sort of business?? @Tourershine
Any help much appreciated else I’ll get the clay bar out and spend good day giving it a going over and a polish after etc?
