Holts tyreweld removal - urgent help required.

[VvrooomM]

Recently had a puncture and used a canister of holts tyreweld tyre sealant. It didn't seal the puncture and without me knowing coated the rear of car in product whilst I followed instructions and drove car around waiting for it to seal.



Washed car a couple of weeks later, weather has been really bad and found splatters all over the rear of the car. Cannot easily remove it, tried warm water, wd40 without success. By heating the area with hair drier and rubbing with a micro fibre cloth I can shift it but an hour and a halves hard labour removed around 15-20% of it.



Any ideas or suggestions??

Edited by VvrooomM on Monday 18th February 20:28

[adeel_gt]

Have you tried a bug and tar remover like auto smart tardis.

[V8RX7]

Haven't experienced it but in my cleaning box I have:

Petrol
Meths
White Spirit
Adhesive remover
Cellulose thinners

One of those always works although you have to be quick / careful with the last one.

[VvrooomM]

Tried meguirs stage 1 paint cleaner which is mildly abrasive without any success

[jamei303]

VvrooomM said:

I followed instructions

Ask the manufacturer to pay for professional removal?

[Buff Mchugelarge]

jamei303 said:

Ask the manufacturer to pay for professional removal?

Seconded. Worth a shot?

[Dog Star]

This happened to me on my bike in about 2003. I sold it last year and the marks were still there - I'm one of these detailing/car cleaning "beards" and nothing but nothing would shift it. I was working at Manchester Uni at the time and the chemists were trying alsorts (within reason on plastic bodywork). I carry plugs now.

Good luck!

[s p a c e m a n]

I have no idea, but googling found this PH thread which I found quite amusing. Could have been worse OP

[VvrooomM]

Been in touch with manager of R&D last week. He wanted to leave product on a car panel over wknd and advise today. He called and left message to say it just 'balls' up with a dry micro fibre. Don't know why he thought I'd been in touch if it was that easy, it takes serious elbow grease to move a little bit and the car is covered in it.

Will take things further if I get no joy but thought someone on here might have had a problem previously.

[VvrooomM]

Here is a picture of it splattered everywhere, obviously drawn back onto the car as I drive around following instructions for 6-12 miles to allow heat to seal. Surface feels like sandpaper in worse place.

[TankRizzo]

Have you had a go with a clay bar?

[ging84]

reading that previous thread someone says they complained about it being st and got sent a gift box of shampoo and polish, perhaps they are used to these sorts of complaint

[VvrooomM]

TankRizzo said:

Have you had a go with a clay bar?

Yes, doesn't touch it. You can just about scratch it off with a fingernail, its taken a proper hold!!

[Mr MXT]

VvrooomM said:

Washed car a couple of weeks later, weather has been really bad and found splatters all over the rear of the car. Cannot easily remove it, tried warm water, wd40 without success. By heating the area with hair drier and rubbing with a micro fibre cloth I can shift it but an hour and a halves hard labour removed around 15-20% of it.



Any ideas or suggestions??

Do this for another 6 hours should do it.

[VvrooomM]

Mr MXT said:

Do this for another 6 hours should do it.

Great idea!!

[TAS1981]

If finger nail does it get some of those car detailing plastic razors, you'll then have to polish the scratches it leaves out with a polishing machine no doubt.

[XG332]

I would try tar and adhesive remover sprayed on to paper towel and left on the panel. Leave for 10 mins, wipe panel over and wash.

[dexcz]

i've used Tyreweld a couple of times on bikes and cars and it's always got me home. I once got a little on the paintwork while disconnecting it and didn't notice for a few days so it dried.
The rubber did "ball up" and it was quite easy to remove with a cloth.

[long time lurker]

dexcz said:

i've used Tyreweld a couple of times on bikes and cars and it's always got me home. I once got a little on the paintwork while disconnecting it and didn't notice for a few days so it dried.
The rubber did "ball up" and it was quite easy to remove with a cloth.

Can i ask... Are you a tyreweld employee?



(b.t.w I found autoglym tar remover slowly softens the rubber stuff, try soaking the patches for a few mintues)

[dexcz]

long time lurker said:

Can i ask... Are you a tyreweld employee?



(b.t.w I found autoglym tar remover slowly softens the rubber stuff, try soaking the patches for a few mintues)

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