Good Detail Spray and Good Bug and Tar Remover

Josh1 · 10-18-06, 03:36

Just trying to find a good Detail Spray and Bug and Tar Remover. I usually use Meguiars Detail Spray because it is so easy to get. I have used bug and tar remover before but it was GOO Gone.

yakky · 10-18-06, 03:49

For bug remover I like an alcohol+water mix. Others keep saying great things about Tarminator. You'll get a variety of answers about the detail spray. Depends on what you are looking for... best cleaning after a light dusting/ best shine / adding most protection/ price ? What's important to you?

02ZTSfocus · 10-18-06, 09:02

I have great results with Tarminator for bugs and tar, it literally melts them away.

As for detail spray, I have had excellent results with my Adams QD. I'm going to invest in a gallon of FK1 425 as soon as my last little bit of Adams runs out as per everyones suggestions in a recent thread of mine. Everyone has their own personal needs and preferences so just experiment with stuff and see what you like/

clean 02 · 10-18-06, 09:48

Give Adam's Detail Spray a try, you'll love it- no streaks, high gloss and smells great

E-Jag · 10-18-06, 12:46

A very good b & t remover is Long Haul. The company apparently went boobs up and most Big Lots have bunches of the stuff for just a few bucks.

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BigAl3 · 10-18-06, 12:55

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Originally Posted by E-Jag

A very good b & t remover is Long Haul. The company apparently went boobs up and most Big Lots have bunches of the stuff for just a few bucks.
E-Jag

agreed. i've been using long haul bug & degreaser (better than tarminator, imo) for a while now and it hasn't let me down yet, and not to mention for a huge bottle for only $3, you can't go wrong. i think i may go pick up a few more bottles as they won't be around much longer...

fdizzle · 10-18-06, 01:18

i also give adams detail spray some kudos, a very good product.

i have used it with 4 different types of clay, proves just as every bit effective as the lubes those clays have come with, and i find it easier to wipe.

also works fine for both carnuba, polymer, and arcylic lsp's - no cleaners, no fillers, just gloss enhcnacers and shine agents.

i have also contemplated bathing in it . . because the smell is simply wonderful . . . but that woudl be crazy . ..

clean 02 · 10-18-06, 07:05

The smell is great, isn't it? The best part about it is that everytime I walk past the truck, i smell it!

John Styrnol · 10-18-06, 07:32

Let me tell you now, watch out for using a QD with pink in it if you have a white vehicle. Eventually, not that long though, you will see some pink/purpleish spots throughout. It happened to me using CGs Spray Wax. Really no big deal a polish or glaze will take it out, but still.

fdizzle · 10-18-06, 07:59

thats bizzare . . . I have not used the QD you are discussing, but I do use the Adam's and on plenty of light colored vehicles . . . personally I have never had spotting issues with the Adam's line, which is pink in color . . . do you have pics . . . ?

John Styrnol · 10-18-06, 08:06

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Originally Posted by fdizzle

thats bizzare . . . I have not used the QD you are discussing, but I do use the Adam's and on plenty of light colored vehicles . . . personally I have never had spotting issues with the Adam's line, which is pink in color . . . do you have pics . . . ?

No pics. It's not there anymore the Menzerna Acrylic Jacket took it off. The Adam's is not as pink as the CG stuff, it's diluted. This did happen after I would say of about 2 weeks of basically every 2-3 days of QDing.

fdizzle · 10-18-06, 11:36

gotcha. i knew the CG stuff and Adams were similiar if not the same . . . oh well, it makes good, cheap clay lube.... i think im gonna give FK a try for my regular QD.

On a side note, I have found that Automagics BODYSHINE no. 49a works very well for pad conditioning, and general QD needs . . anyone else use this . . ?