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Tar removal on plastic - any advice?

• Thread starter Thread starter Michele
• Start date Start date May 24, 2014
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Michele

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Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 110 Car NA Hi all What would you use to remove stubborn tar and insects from plastic? Tardis is typically recommended for tar, but I wonder if it safe to use on chrome grills and headlamps, in particular? Thank you. Kind regards Michele

rf065

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Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 5,741 Location Grossbritannien Car SLC300 - C250d Estate 4 Matic & Z900rs WD40 works too. Russ D

DuncS3

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Joined Sep 26, 2012 Messages 771 Location Surrey, UK Car 2017 C63S Coupe, 2005 E46 M3, 1988 Audi quattro Michele - are you actually in the US? Point being not sure how products map across between UK and US but here I use autoglym intensive tar remover for removing tar spots. I have a can of tardis in my garage but still prefer the autoglym product as it doesn't need mixing or anything and is ready to use from the small bottle. Autoglym also do a bug remover product but I don't have that. Regular washing and a good protective base product helps in the longer term. Dunc

NOMONEYBUTAMERC

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SUPPORTER Joined Aug 27, 2010 Messages 1,767 Location Weston super Mare Car Mercedes B180d. Wolseley 1500. White spirit works fine on tar deposits, just needs polishing after.

flango

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Joined Jun 10, 2008 Messages 10,984 Location Gods own country Car Mercedes SLK R171 AG cant be beaten top product on paint, chrome, plastic and glass OP OP M

Michele

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Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 110 Car NA

DuncS3 said: Michele - are you actually in the US? Point being not sure how products map across between UK and US but here I use autoglym intensive tar remover for removing tar spots. I have a can of tardis in my garage but still prefer the autoglym product as it doesn't need mixing or anything and is ready to use from the small bottle. Autoglym also do a bug remover product but I don't have that. Regular washing and a good protective base product helps in the longer term. Dunc Click to expand...

UK, mate! Am in London. I used autoglym before, was ok but not super strong, I thought. My key concern is using autoglym or Tardis on headlights and chrome around the grille - not sure if the headlights would appreciate that! Any experience? I cannot remove some deposits on headlights no matter what. Have not tried WD40, any kinder to paint or plastic then the above?

rf065

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Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 5,741 Location Grossbritannien Car SLC300 - C250d Estate 4 Matic & Z900rs

Michele said: Have not tried WD40, any kinder to paint or plastic then the above? Click to expand...

It will not harm them, just let it soak in for a while and it will desolve the stains. Russ

st13phil

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SUPPORTER Joined Nov 6, 2007 Messages 15,330 Location North Oxfordshire Car AMG E53 4Matic+ Premium Plus Night Edition Coupé Most plastic lenses have a hard coating applied to them which is not resistant to petroleum-based products. I have personally ruined a screen on a Honda motorcycle by using AG Intensive Tar Remover to remove multiple tar spots picked up in France, so speak from experience.

WDB124066

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Joined Apr 17, 2009 Messages 6,170 Car 1996 E320 Sportline Cabriolet x 2 I think WD40 is fish oil isn't it....??

rf065

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Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 5,741 Location Grossbritannien Car SLC300 - C250d Estate 4 Matic & Z900rs

WDB124066 said: I think WD40 is fish oil isn't it....?? Click to expand...

Sure is. Russ

alzieboy

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SUPPORTER Joined Nov 2, 2013 Messages 1,268 Location over the Rainbow Car E350CDI Coupe I have use Astonish Tar remover on bumpers and headlights Got it from the Pound Shop !! worked for me , I just sprayed on , wiped off then washed the area in car shampoo & warm water http://www.astonishcleaners.co.uk/shop/products/Tar-%26-Insect-Remover-%252d-750ml.html Last edited: May 24, 2014 OP OP M

Michele

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Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 110 Car NA Thanks everyone, will give it a try. You must log in or register to reply here.

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