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Title: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: jmsheahan on 23 June 2011, 10:20

Can anyone recommend anything for removing the most STUBBORN marks from glass? Passenger window is covered in what I think is tree sap but could be road tar and it's stuck on well and truly.

What will remove it? I've heard of claying glass but not sure if it's forceful enough.

Thanks

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: butler2.8i on 23 June 2011, 10:37

You can different grades of clay from mild to aggresive but i would try some Autosmart Tardis first, if you dont want to spray it straight onto the window spray it on a microfibre first and wipe over. Bin the mircofibre after though as they really not worth trying to wash after they have tar on them

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: jmsheahan on 23 June 2011, 10:43

Thanks mate - will give it a look.

I've just realised there's a thread asking the same thing a few posts down. Should have my morning coffee before posting on here  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: butler2.8i on 23 June 2011, 19:59

 :grin:

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: Jimble on 25 June 2011, 08:11

Also try very hot soapy water mate, my van gets caked in the stuff as it ends up parked in some quite obscure places! As hot as you can stand really.

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: jmsheahan on 30 June 2011, 10:09

Quote from: Jimble on 25 June 2011, 08:11

Also try very hot soapy water mate, my van gets caked in the stuff as it ends up parked in some quite obscure places! As hot as you can stand really.

Have tried that unfortunately mate. It's really welded on as it's been there a while  :sick:

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: Guy on 30 June 2011, 17:28

have you tried tardis yet?

Title: Re: Removing tree sap/road tar from window
Post by: jmsheahan on 02 July 2011, 22:56

Quote from: Guy on 30 June 2011, 17:28

have you tried tardis yet?

Not yet unfortunately. I'm waiting until I need to order some cleaning stuff as it works out a tad pricey on postage for one bottle. Found some AG Intensive Tar Remover in the garage - might try that first as it's free.