Needing A Little Advice On Cleaning

[toyo-ka]

Hi

I washed my car and had a vacation for 1 month. I left it outside the whole duration and when I came back I had to wash it again because it went dirty. Just want to ask what to do in order to take the black spots and the stains from the paint? I use autoglym shampoo and conditioner to wash the car and after rinsing the stains stayed there and looks like it a part of the paint already. Is there any chance to clean it off?

Thanks

[FROSTYBALLS]

Looks like they are specks of road tar. Autoglym tar remover (available from Halfords, etc) on a soft cloth will remove these quite easily - wash the car after using it.

[toyo-ka]

Thanks Mike.

Wow, a bit surprised how that happened when I'm definitely sure that wasn't there after I washed the car before my holiday.

[fastbob72]

Tar spots are horrible little creatures that are hardly noticeable at first, just the worst of them but spray tar and glue remover or even apply T-cut or any other polish/paint cleaner which has some cutting capacity and leave it 5 mins or so and they appear like magic in all their glory lol

Most generic tar and glue removers are pretty good though I've personally found Halfords own brand to be a pretty awful product lol

[toyo-ka]

Ok, got it... Thanks for your help. I'll try the Autoglym tar remover. :D

[Catlover]

I would recomend something like Geased Lightning. Can be applied when the car is damp or baking in the sun, it doesnt dry like "normal" car polish that become really hard to move.

It disolves tar spots, doesnt remove any paint like some abrasives products can, and applies a layer of carnuba wax on the car which gives it s "showroom finish". Really does give stunning finish but only lasts about a week or little more, but so easy to apply and polish up that it is worth it. Similar products are available to add bucket of water to wash/shine the car.

Works out good value for money too.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Just a quickie - should that be Greased Lightning.

[Madasafish]

White Spirit is great at removing tar and it's cheap..

[fastbob72]

White Spirit is great at removing tar and it's cheap..

That is true but it's awful messy and evaporates too quickly, the point of tar and glue remover is to spray a liberal amount onto the lower part of the car and leave it for 5 mins or so.

White Spirits or Meths will dry up before really softening up the tar besides have you been to Halfords or an equivalent car shop recently, you can get tar n glue for cheap now.

I bought some Tescos own alloy cleaner for £2.50 and it's as good for cleaning alloys AND removing tar as anything 5 times the price [emoji3] [emoji3]

[fastbob72]

I would recomend something like Geased Lightning. Can be applied when the car is damp or baking in the sun, it doesnt dry like "normal" car polish that become really hard to move.

It disolves tar spots, doesnt remove any paint like some abrasives products can, and applies a layer of carnuba wax on the car which gives it s "showroom finish". Really does give stunning finish but only lasts about a week or little more, but so easy to apply and polish up that it is worth it. Similar products are available to add bucket of water to wash/shine the car.

Works out good value for money too.

Greased Lightning?? never heard of it. Enlighten me lol [emoji3] [emoji3]

[Cyker]

I accidentally discovered WD40 seems to be surprisingly effective at removing tar spots!

[bathtub tom]

I accidentally discovered WD40 seems to be surprisingly effective at removing tar spots!

I'd also recommend it for removing chewing gum after the freezer treatment.

Sorry for thread drift.

[fastbob72]

Funny enough Tar n Glue is excellent at removing chewing gum from upholstery and also the gluey residue left when you debadge a car but most of all it comes into it's own when you valet a car.

Aftet you've thoroughly handwashed it and rinsed it down with a steam genie or even the jetwash at Tescos (don't scoff our Tesco, or one of the four we have I should say has an excellent jetwash ) and then taken as much of the water off with a clean quality chamois leather then the next thing is to spray the bodywork with a lot of tar and glue.

Like WD40 it is water repellant but not oily or greasy and forces any dampness out between body panels and bumpers, around side strips etc, etc.

And because it doesn't evaporate as quickly as White Spirits or Meths you can get an old clean and dry cloth and work it into the worst areas.

It even buffs up to something of a shine but now your paint is free of traffic film,tar spots etc, etc ready for paint restoration.

3 or 4 years working as a valeter taught me the value and versatility of tar n glue, it's great for spraying on manky, dirty interiors too lol

[jstallan]

Or you could use one of these http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/cleaning-body-repair/detailing-products/farecla-g3-body-prep-clay-mitt

Plenty of YouTube videos available on how to use the clay to get an excellent finish to your car. Basic rules are Wash, clay, Wash, Wax. You don't have to do the whole car at once, in the past I've done a couple of panels each day over the period of a week when time is limiting. It is also great at shifting those pesky bugs that attach themselves to the windscreen and bumpers at this time of year.