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Offline gazbutS3

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removing tar spots
« on: February 06, 2009, 05:00:24 pm »
Does anybody know of a shampoo that removes tar marks, with my car being white they show up really well :laugh:, there are spots all over the car, or is it a case of using one of the tar removing products in localised areas
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 05:53:18 pm »
Just use a cloth soaked in petrol, then wrinse then polish the area.

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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2009, 05:55:56 pm »
For my job as a cable jointer we have to take tar off the lead cables to get to the live and nutrul we warm the cable up first but would take the tar off cold and the are called p/h wipes a 100% alcohol based. they come in a big bucket but could pull a few off and send you sum through the post if you send me a a4 lope and a sealed bag :happy2:
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 06:14:42 pm »
If you were planning on claying the car, then the clay would get rid of it also!
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2009, 07:15:14 pm »
Autosmart Tardis. Or do you want to stay away from anything that will remove your existing protection?
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2009, 07:26:14 pm »
did really as I'm not big into detailing, don't have the spare time, is there no shampoo type stuff that will shift it. I'm using megs gold class at the minute
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2009, 07:36:14 pm »
Maybe megs with a good soak and warm water will remove it. No hassle to apply an AIO maybe klasse for ease to one panel after tho. Poss peel the tar gently with your nail as you wash. :)
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2009, 07:38:05 pm »
cheers fellas
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2009, 07:47:38 pm »
Quote from: CarrG on February 06, 2009, 07:15:14 pm
Autosmart Tardis. Or do you want to stay away from anything that will remove your existing protection?

I have this stuff but you have to buy it in 3l container, works you see it melt away :happy2:
If i can find a suitable container i will send you some Gaz.
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2009, 07:54:12 pm »
thats very decent of you keith :happy2:
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2009, 05:36:33 pm »
as mentioned before, tardis will get rid of the majority of the marks, but ive not often found it to be as effective as claying the car.

a shampoo wont get near the tar tbh
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Re: removing tar spots
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2009, 10:29:45 pm »
Quote from: CarrG on February 06, 2009, 07:15:14 pm
Autosmart Tardis. Or do you want to stay away from anything that will remove your existing protection?

 :happy2: 2nd that! Tardis will dissolve the tar but likely as not your polish/protection as well.  :wink:
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