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Title: Tar
Post by: gtd2010 on 14 January 2011, 13:38

Hi,

I'm just wondering if any of you with Candy white cars have had trouble with tar?

If so, how did you remove it?

I washed my car today and noticed speckes of tar on the boot and on the wheel arches and its annoying me.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: danski on 14 January 2011, 14:28

Tardis, or Autoglym make a tar remover too.
Dont forget to re-protect the paintwork after as the tar remover will strip all wax off too.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2011, 17:45

I will redirect this to the detailing section as those guys will give you some more great advice.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: waxamomo on 14 January 2011, 17:47

How bad is it? Is you have a lot you will need a spray product like Tardis, if not, Dodo Juice make a spot tar remover:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=627&idcategory=15

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: KennyGTI on 14 January 2011, 21:31

I can only recommend auto glym tar remover. Quick spray on, leave for two mins and wash off, then repeat if needed. Coming from a black then red car, I have noticed the white golf is an absolute nightmare to keep free of tar spots!  :sick: nothing you can do about it???? Drive slower!?

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: sch01 on 14 January 2011, 23:45

A little splash of petrol is normally what I use, works a treat!!

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Daz Auto on 15 January 2011, 01:27

I use WD40.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Guy on 15 January 2011, 18:02

tardis. end of story. its the only thing that really works.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: musicman87 on 16 January 2011, 09:41

Quote from: Guy on 15 January 2011, 18:02

tardis. end of story. its the only thing that really works.

+1 - I agree totally.

However i do like the look of the tarmalade from Dodo! Very interested to hear some reviews!

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: gtd2010 on 07 February 2011, 13:51

Thanks all for your reply. I have bought Tardis and i am going to go at the car later on. More and more tar is appearing and it is just driving me crazy.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Guy on 07 February 2011, 16:18

Quote from: gtd2010 on 07 February 2011, 13:51

Thanks all for your reply. I have bought Tardis and i am going to go at the car later on. More and more tar is appearing and it is just driving me crazy.

put into a spray bottle... you only need a very light application... one spray misting the area while moving your spray bottle across

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: tech1889 on 07 February 2011, 16:57

used tardis for the first time today and totally recommend it.. spray on agitate a little then rinse off job done..

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Guy on 07 February 2011, 17:18

Quote from: tech1889 on 07 February 2011, 16:57

used tardis for the first time today and totally recommend it.. spray on agitate a little then rinse off job done..

bingo! nail. hit. head.

some peeps are dubious of the products I recommend and err towards the likes of AG or Meguiars... but you have to believe me when I say Tardis is the best there is for tar removal, I have tried many different products and nothing comes close!

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: tech1889 on 07 February 2011, 17:32

lol i tihnk its becuase people only like buying from brands that are available everywhere.. things like autosmart products sometimes arent easily found..

The start of last week i bought G101 and tardis from autosmart and they are both products i will not be without they are great and the best thing about G101 is is dillutes down so much you use hardly anything.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: gtd2010 on 08 February 2011, 14:15

Just finished removing the tar with tardis and it is now spotless  :grin:

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: stevengeelan on 08 February 2011, 20:44

Tardis for me.

Used it on my girlfriends (white) car at the weekend for the first time and couldn't believe how easy it took it off.

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 21:23

Would there be much want for this if I started stocking it? Was thinking about stocking a few Autosmart products and Tardis was one of them  :wink:

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Jimble on 08 February 2011, 22:02

I'd consider some finish or highstyle chris. :wink:

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: tech1889 on 08 February 2011, 22:02

Chris im no pro but i cant recommend enough stocking atleast... tardis and G101 both insane products..  and ive also been recommended highly... highstyle

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Jimble on 08 February 2011, 22:04

And some various detailing brushes would be cool. :wink:

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: tech1889 on 09 February 2011, 00:25

We dont ask for much do we Jimble loool

Title: Re: Tar
Post by: Guy on 09 February 2011, 17:29

Quote from: waxamomo on 08 February 2011, 21:23

Would there be much want for this if I started stocking it? Was thinking about stocking a few Autosmart products and Tardis was one of them  :wink:

you would get me recommending it

Tardis
G101
Smart Wheels
Highstyle
Finish
Hazsafe
Duet
WAX
Pazzaz
BioBrisk
Glass Clear
Berry and Bubblegum Blast

you'd clean up imo if you stocked these as a lot of people have trouble finding AS products

the first three are a must!