MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: liveround on February 07, 2010, 07:50:12 pm

Title: Tar removal ?
Post by: liveround on February 07, 2010, 07:50:12 pm

What the best product for tar removal from the body work. Don't want an aggressive cleaner, some thing that is kind to the paint.

Also whats the best thing to shine up the black plastic bumpers etc?

Cheers
lr

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: gaz b on February 07, 2010, 07:58:02 pm

I use autoglym tar spot remover and Mcguairs gold class trim detailer. :happy2:

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: stuupnorth on February 07, 2010, 08:18:42 pm

hi
If you have a local Autosmart fella
They have a product called 'Tardis' which i use and it's very good
check out this
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=167
Stu

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: Toast on February 07, 2010, 08:28:47 pm

I'd vote for Tardis aswell :happy2:  Need to get some for mine :sad1:

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: scotta on February 07, 2010, 08:36:28 pm

Nielsens Tar & Glue remover!

Spray on and leave for a min - watch the tar dissolve before your eyes!!

Cant buy from the shops tho you need to buy it through a local franchsier.

http://www.nielsenchemicals.com/nielsen/website.nsf/MAPUK!OpenForm (http://www.nielsenchemicals.com/nielsen/website.nsf/MAPUK!OpenForm)

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: keith on February 07, 2010, 11:22:09 pm

Tardis is the best I have used and I have used loads of tar removers If you dont have an autosmart rep near you get in touch I can do 250ml, 500ml or litre sizes or if you wish 5L.
Tardis will remove your wax though.

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: garethmk1 on February 08, 2010, 08:59:58 am

Quote from: stuupnorth on February 07, 2010, 08:18:42 pm

hi
If you have a local Autosmart fella
They have a product called 'Tardis' which i use and it's very good
check out this
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=167
Stu

Again Tardis - excellent stuff, previously used AG Tar remover and Tardis is a different beast all together - made cleaning my wheels a great deal less a laborious chore !!

Regards,

Gareth

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: liveround on February 09, 2010, 07:18:57 pm

Thanks guys but there is no Autosmart Rep in the area and your not supposed to post the stuff to the Islands... No nielsen agents here either.
Is autoglym the next best or any suggestions on an alternative?

How often do you need to shine the bumpers?

Cheers
lr

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: garethmk1 on February 09, 2010, 11:40:59 pm

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=autosmart+tardis&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=autosmart+tard&_osacat=0

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOSMART-TARDIS-TAR-GLUE-REMOVER-1000ML-OEM_W0QQitemZ280462436266QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item414cdd27aa

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: Truckie on February 10, 2010, 03:43:03 pm

Tardis is the way forward but from what ive heard autoglym is a very similar product, just a hell of lot more money!

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: garethmk1 on February 12, 2010, 11:45:54 am

Quote from: Truckie on February 10, 2010, 03:43:03 pm

Tardis is the way forward but from what ive heard autoglym is a very similar product, just a hell of lot more money!

Tardis in my experience is a far more superior product to AG

Title: Re: Tar removal ?
Post by: gonegolfing on February 14, 2010, 08:10:47 pm

I have used WD40 for small deposits without any problems.