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gauldrymini
4th August 2008, 03:04 PM
Anyone got any advice on what product to use (and where to get it) to remove tar spots on my alloys?:confused:

Cheers
Andrew

ianking
4th August 2008, 03:40 PM
The best tar remover is Autosmart Tardis.
Spray on and watch the tar running off. Wipe it over then wash clean. It is safe to use on all paintwork, plastics and alloys.

You can get a big 5 ltr from Polished Bliss or if you search on eBay im sure there are some sellers selling 500ml bottles of it. If you buy the big 5 ltr drum you will need a spray bottle with a chemical resistant head.

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2008, 04:02 PM
Just to echo what Ian has said. Tardis is the muts nuts when it comes to getting rid of tar spots.:thumbs up:

I have the 5lt container with a spray bottle and chemical resistant head.

A.:D

gauldrymini
4th August 2008, 04:28 PM
thanks for the repiles guys...

Crombers
4th August 2008, 04:28 PM
I find a brillo pad to be equally effective ;), add some jiff if it's a troublesome spot :thumbs up:

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2008, 04:39 PM
I find a brillo pad to be equally effective ;), add some jiff if it's a troublesome spot :thumbs up:

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Scottie
4th August 2008, 06:57 PM
I would be tempted to give their product G101 a go non acid. We used it when we were up the road very good product their Tardis product is very severe don't leave on to long.

MiniSnaps
4th August 2008, 07:24 PM
A coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant afterwards should help prevent it occuring again ;)

Smitty
4th August 2008, 08:12 PM
Autoglym wheel cleaner.....amazing stuff! Takes any marks I've ever had right off :thumbs up:

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2008, 08:26 PM
I would be tempted to give their product G101 a go non acid. We used it when we were up the road very good product their Tardis product is very severe don't leave on to long.

G101 also very good.:thumbs up:

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2008, 08:27 PM
A coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant afterwards should help prevent it occuring again ;)

Oh yes.:thumbs up: Poorboys wheel sealant is very good also. And it smells like bubblegum and looks like strawberry mouse.:cool:

A.:D

ianking
4th August 2008, 09:01 PM
G101 wont remove tar spots though. G101 is great as an all purpose cleaner though.
I have never had any prob with Tardis damaging paintwork and I have been using it for years.

Scottie
4th August 2008, 09:15 PM
G101 wont remove tar spots though. G101 is great as an all purpose cleaner though.
I have never had any prob with Tardis damaging paintwork and I have been using it for years.

it's removed tar spots for me but then my tar spots were only on my wheels for a few hours.:yes nod:

gauldrymini
5th August 2008, 12:18 PM
Any thoughts on Autoglym - Intensive Tar Remover? worth a go??

MiniSnaps
5th August 2008, 12:34 PM
Oh yes.:thumbs up: Poorboys wheel sealant is very good also. And it smells like bubblegum and looks like strawberry mouse.:cool:

A.:D

It certainly does, tastes a bit funny though :confused:

On the plus side I don't need to brush my teeth any more, just a quick slosh round with mouth wash lol