Removing tar spots from paintwork

freakyogre

I have just washed my car and there are lots of small tar spots on the bonnet. I have some Autoglym tar remover which used to work, but it now doesn't seem to.

Have I left it too long to get it off? Or do I need to leave it on there longer? (i'm scared of leaving/rubbing it too long in case it damages the paintwork) Or! Could it be that it's just too old? (i've had it about 2-3 years max).

I want to wax my car but would rather try and get these off first...although it'll probably rain again before I get a chance :rolleyes:

freakyogre

I haven't got any and to honest, would never use it again if I bought some.

Thanks for the suggestion though! Any others? I have WD40 which I did think about but not sure that's a good idea. I also have T-cut, but again, worried that might damage the paintwork. Trust it to be on the bonnet, anywhere else and I wouldn't really be bothered by it.

Viper_7

I use a computer media tape cleaner. Basically alcohol, and not harsh like white spirits.
It removes tar/tree sap quite easily and doesn't damage the finish.
1/10th of the cost too of this so called "professional products"

to do the job properly though get some detailing clay - but make sure it's well lubricated.

maniac886

Tardis......

vervin

The garage that look after my car , told me to use petrol !!!

harveybobbles

Petrol on a rag will do.

Tardis is brilliant! Though make sure you wear gloves... My hands are immune to the stuff now!

KeithP

WD40 will do it.

Its on this list, together with another 1999 other uses for it.

Bob_the_Saver

My mothers tomato soup, white spirit, WD40, or Petrol (Don't smoke!) failing that try an angle grinder.

(ONLY JOKING - oops too late!)

freakyogre

Haha, thanks for the suggestions I'll bear them in mind for the future.

I went back out with the tar remover and gave it another go. 45 minutes later using cotton wool pads to apply and buff and one long strong thumb nail I am done! I'm sure my neighbours must have been thinking 'she's bonkers' as I was studying every square inch of the bonnet. I think i'll leave the waxing until tomorrow now as it's a 3 step thing and it's starting to get dark.