View Full Version : tar removers
03k20a2
09-10-2005, 08:24 PM
well on a detail today, there was a ton of tar, i mean just globs of it and i got most of it after about an hour with wd-40, gunk and then clay. i dont want to go through it again so i was wondering what are the best tar removers?
imported_Burlyq
09-10-2005, 08:34 PM
That`s an easy one Z-PC will eat tar. I`d try alcohol first to save money but if that doesn`t wotk I promise you Zaino`s paint cleanser will make easy work of tar and bugs.
az57chevy
09-10-2005, 10:09 PM
Stoner`s sells a can called Tarminator that works well too !
qwik5o
09-10-2005, 10:37 PM
A chisle. :nervous:
wytstang
09-10-2005, 10:43 PM
A chisle. :nervous:
Wrapped in a microfiber towel of course lol.
03k20a2
09-10-2005, 11:03 PM
how is stoners tarminatior? any feedback on that product
Richt
09-11-2005, 01:39 AM
Autoglym Tar and adhesive remover every time for me.
benpocock
09-11-2005, 01:47 AM
Autoglym Tar and adhesive remover every time for me.
Agreed, although I tried White95Max`s (at least I think it was his) suggestion of using Meg`s APC and that works great as well.
Ben
Lowejackson
09-11-2005, 10:30 AM
Another vote for Autoglym :up
salty
09-11-2005, 11:05 AM
If it`s fairly fresh tar an APC will work. If it`s been there a while a solvent will be needed. I generally use Varsol as it is cheap and readily available. Spray the tarred areas, let dwell for a few minutes and wipe off. For big gobs you might have to scratch off the top dryed layer of tar to speed the process. I have never had any problems with Varsol but with any solvent don`t let it dwell for too long as it might soften the paint.
imported_Amused
09-11-2005, 11:11 AM
how is stoners tarminatior? any feedback on that product
i didn`t like it much. leaves behind a lot of residue. i still haven`t found a great tar remover. i`m currently trying PB`s Bug Squash and diluted Optimum APC both work better than Tarminator.
imported_mahd
09-11-2005, 12:36 PM
I have tried PB PwC, GooGone, Turtle wax bug and tar remover and clay. The only thing that worked for me was Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover and it worked great.
I`ve used Turtle Wax bug & tar remover with good results, however, I`ve switched to 3M all purpose adhesive cleaner.
Cedonulli
09-11-2005, 02:21 PM
Stoner`s sells a can called Tarminator that works well too !
I just got that stuff and tried it on two trucks. 85 Chev and 01 Ford. Not only did it NOT touch the tar without hard hard rubbing, it had ZERO effect on dry tree sap, which is what I needed the most. Im taking it back to the store. Oddly, it worked to take white door scratches off the black side of my truck where someone had hit it.
az57chevy
09-11-2005, 04:20 PM
When I`ve used Tarminator it does leave a brownish residue but that is easy to wipe off with any car wash or spray cleaner. In AZ perhaps the tar doesn`t dry up as fast with the sun and heat. I always try to get the sun to heat it up first to aid in removal.