Tar... eugh!

RobUK · 09-07-2013, 03:11 AM

What do people think?

Any old tar spot remover from Halfrauds?
Specialist tar spot remover?
Leave it to the pro's - get the car detailed!

Was toying with getting the car detailed before winter, but not sure if it's a good time to do it, in which case I'm wondering what the best DIY approach is for these little blighters? Nearside behind the front & rear wheelarches is covered in 'em

Alkidrew · 09-07-2013, 03:27 AM

I've used wd40 before and it worked

crazybones · 09-07-2013, 03:45 AM

Autoglym tar remover followed by a good coat of wax. Worked well for me when the side of my car was splattered with tar:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165682

Wo-Wo · 09-07-2013, 04:01 AM

I use Auto Finesse Iron Out, that'll do the trick nicely. Then it needs sealing and waxing in order to make life easier next time. You might want to consider claying too.

davyk31 · 09-07-2013, 04:14 AM

Tar remover then clay then wax on top. Job done.

ken m sport · 09-07-2013, 04:40 AM

Autoglym or autosmart tardis should do the job, with a nice layer of wax on top after a good clean.

scooba0010 · 09-07-2013, 05:12 AM

Autoglym or WD40 both worked for me

davethefish · 09-07-2013, 12:50 PM

autoglym tar remover is fine, though i prefer 'tardis'

RobUK · 09-08-2013, 02:05 AM

Went for the Autoglym Intense Tar Remover in the end as it was in stock at the local Halfords. Smells unpleasant but really did the trick!

They didn't have any clay in stock, not sure if that's a good thing cos I'm a clay 'virgin' so think I may need to read up on do's/don'ts - like do I just clay the area where I removed the tar or do the whole panel (after washing)? Maybe also buy the 'right' clay online, oh yes and lubricant... I hear detailing is habit-forming and expensive

Sabo · 09-08-2013, 02:48 AM

At the dealership we used Autosmart Tardis and it works very well just spray on let it soak and wipe off(repeat if necessary). If you go for Bilt Humber clay bar(recommend the soft one) it only require water as lubricant

MRPoisson · 09-09-2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazybones

Autoglym tar remover followed by a good coat of wax. Worked well for me when the side of my car was splattered with tar:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165682

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crazybones Lieutenant 262 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 718S Boxster, Tesla Model Y Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Autoglym tar remover followed by a good coat of wax. Worked well for me when the side of my car was splattered with tar: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165682
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Wo-Wo Captain 297 Rep 701 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	I use Auto Finesse Iron Out, that'll do the trick nicely. Then it needs sealing and waxing in order to make life easier next time. You might want to consider claying too.
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davyk31 Major General 1045 Rep 6,947 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Tar remover then clay then wax on top. Job done.
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ken m sport Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 420d F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Autoglym or autosmart tardis should do the job, with a nice layer of wax on top after a good clean.
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Sabo Lieutenant 62 Rep 565 Posts Drives: F21 M140i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	At the dealership we used Autosmart Tardis and it works very well just spray on let it soak and wipe off(repeat if necessary). If you go for Bilt Humber clay bar(recommend the soft one) it only require water as lubricant
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