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    Quote Originally Posted by GCA3N View Post
    I bet you it's a nightmare mate, where do i get this stuff Baz?
    I bought some (a small bottle) from someone on Ebay.

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    Bought some on Fleabay, £5 for 500ml, see how I get on with that.[/QUOTE]

    Quote Originally Posted by KenL View Post
    I bought some (a small bottle) from someone on Ebay.

    yup got it

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    When I was doing my stone chips with that stuff from the states I had to clear the areas from wax and polish, so decided the next wash to try and polish and seal the car and try and get some wax on it before winter. So really I needed to shift the tar spots on my doors etc.

    I just used the AG Tar & Glue remover but it’s annoying as hell when you know its taking off you protection. It’s a crappy time consuming job that you really need to sit yourself down around the car.

    I did my wheels with it as well to remove the tar and brake dust so it took off the CG stuff I had on them. Without a garage it’s like fighting a losing battle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sav112 View Post
    When I was doing my stone chips with that stuff from the states I had to clear the areas from wax and polish, so decided the next wash to try and polish and seal the car and try and get some wax on it before winter. So really I needed to shift the tar spots on my doors etc.

    I just used the AG Tar & Glue remover but it’s annoying as hell when you know its taking off you protection. It’s a crappy time consuming job that you really need to sit yourself down around the car.

    I did my wheels with it as well to remove the tar and brake dust so it took off the CG stuff I had on them. Without a garage it’s like fighting a losing battle.

    your right it's a losing battle,missing my garage now. Just going to stop driving it over here, just have it as an expensive out door ornament, looking for a cover for it now.

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    You guys take this all too seriously

    It's dirt man, live with it

    PS ......... my MINI is in my garage & it's 'slightly' manky AND I don't give a feck

    (oh & to answer your Question : Barton Chemicals - Bitumen Tar & Glue Remover, as advised by the Pit Crew dude)
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    Aye but see when you own one of those more reliable Mini’s that you can drive everyday they need the odd wash…………
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sav112 View Post
    Aye but see when you own one of those more reliable Mini’s that you can drive everyday they need the odd wash…………

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sav112 View Post
    Aye but see when you own one of those more reliable Mini’s that you can drive everyday they need the odd wash…………
    Well I suppose the fatter & uglier you are the more area there is to cover & you wanna try & look your best


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    Autosmart tardis is far better than the Barton chem stuff.

    We used to use some Barton stuff when I worked at the garage until I persuaded them to change suplier.

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    Touché
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