Tar Spots

[counterofbeans]

My wife's Polo is covered in tiny spots of tar from a newly resurfaced road she used recently.

What's the best method of removing this without damaging the paint/lacquer?

Thanks

CofB

[Bezerk]

There's many tar removers on the market.

Go to Halfords and get some or buy online. Some may say Tardis, but it isn't worth buying in bulk just for one off use.

Just avoid Valet Pro Citrus Tar and Glue Remover. I found this to be complete rubbish.

I currently have a can of Stoner Tarminator and it does the job.

[dirty doug]

Although it's not intended to remove tar spots specifically, Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection seems to remove tar pretty easily. DD

[RedSpiseeBalls]

CarPro Tar X 500ml bottle does the job great

[ShiDevil]

After Tar Remover, I would suggest claying, of course after washing p

[VinceFox]

petrol or wd40.

[trv8]

ShiDevil said:

After Tar Remover, I would suggest claying, of course after washing p

why clay?

[trv8]

VinceFox said:

petrol or wd40.

+1
And don't forget 'White Spirit'.

Any of the above will do the job.

[belleair302]

Just remember to re wash the newly cleaned area and the wax to protect.

[ShiDevil]

trv8 said:

why clay?

Tar remover might not get rid of everything, claying again wont hurt it you don't need to do the whole car, just the more effected areas

[counterofbeans]

Don't petrol / wd40 / white spirit damage the paint?

[Squiggs]

counterofbeans said:

Don't petrol / wd40 / white spirit damage the paint?

Not as long as the paint is good (IE it hasn't had a cheap repair.)
If you think about it petrol gets spilt down cars on a regular basis when filling up and wd40 gets sprayed onto hinges and locks but neither damages the paint.

[swisstoni]

In the days before 'detailing' became a verb I believe they used paraffin to remove tar from paintwork. Worth a test if you have any lying about.

[VinceFox]

Squiggs said:

counterofbeans said:

Don't petrol / wd40 / white spirit damage the paint?

Not as long as the paint is good (IE it hasn't had a cheap repair.)
If you think about it petrol gets spilt down cars on a regular basis when filling up and wd40 gets sprayed onto hinges and locks but neither damages the paint.

Yep, theyre all fine on a proper paint finish. If i were being proper anal anout it, remove with one of these, then clay, then polish if needed, then reseal.

[mneame]

Autosmart Tardis, clay, polish, lsp.