corsajay88
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Registered: 22nd Aug 11
Location: Upton, Cheshire
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went to manchester last night and was driving up a road thinking this road is nice and smooth and looks new. had a look at my car and one side is totaly covered in tar, there was no warning signs saying it was fresh, slow down etc, ive been and checked this morning.
whats best to remove this, theres a large amount, the pics dont show it all and will it damage my paintwork

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its the entire length of the car .
ive got an email ready for the council with the pics and will put a receipt with for the stuff i buy to get this off, due to their negligance i will ask for them to reimburse me
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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I'd try white spirits and a rag, would try to soak it first, rather than wipe it about.
Even petrol should take it off
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
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petrol, wd40, elbow grease
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john_gilluley
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Registered: 1st Aug 11
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Detar ul get this from a local valeting company
Or halfords do it to jst spray and wipe
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corsajay88
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Registered: 22nd Aug 11
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the picture really doesnt do it justice its all over one side of the car, il give it a go tomorow if its not raining. thanks.
il have a try with autoglym tar remover first. don't like the sound of using petrol or whitespirit.
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3CorsaMeal
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WD40 would do it, was a great thread about its uses the other day
cleans glass and all sorts, main ingredient is fish oils.
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john_gilluley
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Use the detar ths is Wat it's for bud
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corsa-torque
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WD40 everytime
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marklawton
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Registered: 24th Apr 05
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autoglym tar and glue remover will get it off. put it on and let it soak on for a minute then give it a good scrub
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veccyest
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Registered: 11th Mar 12
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g101 autosmart good stuff
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corsajay88
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Registered: 22nd Aug 11
Location: Upton, Cheshire
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Used autoglym tar remover, expensive perfumed petrol
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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quote: Originally posted by veccyest
g101 autosmart good stuff
I use this too. Works a treat.
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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i use wonder wheels, brush it on, wait 5 mins, wipe it off.
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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quote: Originally posted by johnhara1
i use wonder wheels, brush it on, wait 5 mins, wipe it off.
Think iv said this before on here that I wouldnt be happy using an acidic wheel cleaner on paintwork. Never used wd40, auto gly. Tar remover works well and easier to apply if you put it in a spray bottle. Autosmart tardis is a popular choice aswell
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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quote: Originally posted by Mertin
quote: Originally posted by johnhara1
i use wonder wheels, brush it on, wait 5 mins, wipe it off.
Think iv said this before on here that I wouldnt be happy using an acidic wheel cleaner on paintwork. Never used wd40, auto gly. Tar remover works well and easier to apply if you put it in a spray bottle. Autosmart tardis is a popular choice aswell
I've also got the tardis, That is good stuff too.
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