Tar Remover

Arsenal2019

Hi,

I have been using AutoGlym Tar remover and I have noticed that the tar remover isn’t removing all of the tar spots I have on my car- even the little specs.

When I apply the tar remover onto the car I do so with a microfibre cloth. However, the tar spots never seem to streak/run down like you see on some pictures online.

I leave it on for around 2-5 minutes before I wipe off and wash the car afterwards.

Am I doing anything wrong? Or can anyone recommend any other brand ?

daveyjp

I had a silver car with tar spots along front doors.

WD40 was all it needed.

neilmcl

Autoglym is ok but not brilliant. The best you can get is Autosmart Tardis, I'd also recommend Carchem Tar & Glue remover. Both are very strong and will work in seconds.

BOWFER

Tardis is superb
I soak a cloth in it, then wipe the cloth over the panels and let it soak a bit.
As soon as it starts streaking, they come off no problem.
We've 2 x white cars at home, de-tarring is so satisfying.

EssexExile

A dab of petrol does the trick.

oldagetraveller1

WD40 should work. Also that waterless wax stuff is quite good at tar spot removal.

Ebe_Scrooge

EssexExile said:

A dab of petrol does the trick.

Or white spirit - actually I suppose they're fairly closely related, chemically.

Presumably it also removes any wax that's there.  I'm not that precious about such things that it bothers me, but the purists would probably have a fit :-)   

sheslookinhot

I find I need to use my index finger with a cloth/ washing glove when removing  tar spots. It’s a long job.

neilmcl

sheslookinhot said:

I find I need to use my index finger with a cloth/ washing glove when removing  tar spots. It’s a long job.

It is when you're doing it wrong and without the correct product.

Arsenal2019

BOWFER said:

Tardis is superb
I soak a cloth in it, then wipe the cloth over the panels and let it soak a bit.
As soon as it starts streaking, they come off no problem.
We've 2 x white cars at home, de-tarring is so satisfying.

Does Tardis or wd40 effect the paintwork in anyway?

I have a white car also

i just feel autoglyn is not good enough 

BOWFER

Arsenal2019 said:

BOWFER said:

Tardis is superb
I soak a cloth in it, then wipe the cloth over the panels and let it soak a bit.
As soon as it starts streaking, they come off no problem.
We've 2 x white cars at home, de-tarring is so satisfying.

Does Tardis or wd40 effect the paintwork in anyway?

I have a white car also

i just feel autoglyn is not good enough 

Tardis doesn't, but you obviously rinse the car straight after anyway.