BLACKFIRE Bug & Tar Eliminator Sponge

Next time it's the freezer

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cleanmycorolla said:
Can one cut this in half, to have two? and not ruin its design? i like smaller options :)
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Todd Helme said:
Yes. Throw it in the freezer first to get it really hard, then saw away.
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512detail said:
sounds like fun!


i just picked up another one of these to try as an on the fly pad cleaner. might try to cut this one in half so i can have 12 clean sides to use instead of 6
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Just got my BF sponge in, along w/ some denim pads. Bought it for bugs and tar, but will try on the pads also. These are brilliant ideas. :autopia:
 
How well do does work on Tar? I have major tar issues as they city has a new way of patching holes that causes a lot of tar splatter between weekly washes.

New road repair machine:
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Previously they would repave over each hole properly and there was much less tar flung when driving over the patches.
 

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I've only used the Pinnacle-labeled version (and I only use it on windshields, not paint) but FWIW mine always cut into small pieces just fine as long as I use a sharp knife (guess YMMV there as I resharpen most knives while they'll still shave armhair).
 
4u2nvinmtl said:
How well do does work on Tar? I have major tar issues as they city has a new way of patching holes that causes a lot of tar splatter between weekly washes.
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I used mine this weekend on tar. Took it off very easily after APC pre-soak. Just remember unless you are using a coating or reload or something similar that the apc or tarminator will strip your lsp so remember to re-apply lsp after washing to those spots.
 
4u2nvinmtl said:
How well do does work on Tar? I have major tar issues as they city has a new way of patching holes that causes a lot of tar splatter between weekly washes.

New road repair machine:
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Previously they would repave over each hole properly and there was much less tar flung when driving over the patches.
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Move to Oklahoma, they just don't repair the roads. No more road tar to worry about!
 
is this a product to replace a claybar or nanoskin mitt? or in addition? is this easier than claying for big stuff?
 
Suppose I'll she'd some light on this. It was invented by Car Brite back in the 80's. Its called a Do-All scrubber. Since then it's been rebranded under multiple different companies. I've been using one for over 20 years. I grew up next door to the family that invented Car Brite products. You'd be amazed at some of the stuff they invented decades ago that is now the norm in this business. The inventors grandson is still my best friend. Sad because they get a bad name with a lot of "pros" even though they have many products that blow bigger named companies out of the water, and are much cheaper. Like Megs hyper dressing. It's a copy of Car Brite Hypershine, only it's nearly twice as expensive. I buy 5 gallon jugs of Hypershine for $48, and it's the most glossy and most durable dressing you can buy in bulk.
 
I have one of these I keep for a road trip. I keep it wet in a plastic bag when I get to where Iam going I get it out wipe of bugs then use MF cloth to clean up residue.

At home I use this in conjunction with Griots Bug and smudge cleaner then wipe or hose off.
 
mnewxcv said:
is this a product to replace a claybar or nanoskin mitt? or in addition? is this easier than claying for big stuff?
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This would not be a replacement to clay. Though clay can remove bugs and tar this sponge is way more effective for heavily bug and tar soiled areas but does not remove other bonded contaminants that clay does.
 
Do the bug sponges everyone's using pass the CD-test? (Yeah, I mean after soaking/etc.) You folks are using those things without marring paint at all? Well, gee "duh!" I guess, but still....
 
as long as you keep it wet it will not do any harm to the paint at all. if you soak it in the wash bucket while you are washing, then use it at the end, that is the best idea. the longer it soaks, and the warmer the water its soaking in, the softer it feels. I've tried every bug scrubber there is and I always come back to the Do-All pad. and to those wondering about it being a clay alternative, it is nothing like that. this is nothing like clay and will not remove surface contaminates like clay does. it simply scrubs off bugs and the things that build up on the lower parts of the car especially in right behind the tires. I also use it a lot to scrub Iron-X after it has been dwelling on the paint for a bit. and tar removal is another option, after soaking with remover for a bit. lots of uses for this cool $2 item. I haven't been without one for 20 years now.
 
Accumulator said:
I'm sure *NOT* doubting Todd's word on it, but I can't tell from the pics. Mine didn't pass the CD-test.
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I'm definitely not as worried about it as you are. You will obviously need to polish one of your cars at some point. Why not give it a try before a polish job and really find out for yourself? Hardly anything passes the cd test.
 
mnehls86 said:
I'm definitely not as worried about it as you are. You will obviously need to polish one of your cars at some point. Why not give it a try before a polish job and really find out for yourself? Hardly anything passes the cd test.
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Eh, whatever approach works for people is cool with me and I know I can sound nutty on this topic, but (noting that I'm an absolute fanatic about marring and I inspect rigorously) I don't polish for years and years...haven't done a full-vehicle correction for I don't know how long. *Nothing* that fails the CD-test touches my paint, nothing.

Heh heh, if I get one slight instance of marring (especially wash-induced!) on one of our vehicles over the course of a year (or longer) I'm sorely disappointed. Fortunately, my wife and my mechanics are on-board which helps immensely.
 
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