Stupid black spots

helloimjammie · Post by **helloimjammie** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:39 pm

So after cleaning the beautiful candy white r line today,I was left gutted because there is so much tar on it!

My question is, what is the best product to use to remove it, and what's the best practise to remove it, snow foam, then tar and bug removal, them shampoo and so forth?

Thanks I'm advance guys

Jamie

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JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:45 pm

Use a claybar and a quick detailing spray as a lubricant for the claybar to move across your paintwork. Rub gently over the affected areas and you'll see the tar marks stick to the bar.

After claybar use a little polish to bring up the shine again and wax for protection.

In practice you should put on a good layer of wax and glaze (if you want that extra shine) before winter kicks in and apply a new layer every few weeks and especially inbetween washes. By doing this, its much easier to get rid of the tar marks.

**Avoid using tar and bug removal creams and sprays as they leave horrendous swirl marks afterwards.**

You can get all of the above from Halfords who sometimes have 3 for 2 offers on.

Hope this helps.

Post by **alexperkins** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:46 pm

Autoglym intensive tar remover is one of the best for spot applications if it's really stubborn. Just don't rub it hard - let the tar soften to remove it.

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:56 pm

A few examples of the kind of quality you can get by using the right solutions. This is on an 08 plate car.

helloimjammie · Post by **helloimjammie** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:32 am

I never knew what the clay bars were for but now I know

I'll look into it!

Was meant to apply wax before winter but never got any in time

I have some now though, will be sure to give it a thorough detail once I get a clay bar

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helloimjammie · Post by **helloimjammie** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:36 am

This?:)
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255233
Or they do an autoglym equivalent

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JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:45 am

That's sufficient mate, it's a good bit of kit that! I think I might have bought this one before too.

Wilxay · Post by **Wilxay** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:35 am

Claying is very rewarding. Ive not clayed my red one yet jay because I'm still seeing the benefits of lifeshine. But I did clay my mum and dads xc90

that took a while...

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JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:12 pm

Wilxay wrote:Claying is very rewarding. Ive not clayed my red one yet jay because I'm still seeing the benefits of lifeshine. But I did clay my mum and dads xc90 that took a while...

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Haha how many hours did it take you? My last clay session took about 4 hours but that was in the sun, not the best of weathers to do it in as it dries and leaves a nasty mark.

Wilxay · Post by **Wilxay** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:20 pm

Took about three hours lol. Wasn't my own so wasn't the same haha

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JayW · Post by **JayW** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:28 pm

Lol proper effort! Mine needs doing, i had a look at mine after a wash and its full of black and brown tar spots!

Wilxay fancy a meet soon??

lxm · Post by **lxm** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:46 am

JayW wrote:A few examples of the kind of quality you can get by using the right solutions. This is on an 08 plate car.

Can you post up a beginners step by step guide for a decent clean ?

niallh · Post by **niallh** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:36 am

For some good guides I'd recommend detailing world forum, very good guides for all levels of detailing cars

Wilxay · Post by **Wilxay** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:12 am

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... php?t=4637

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greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:34 pm

Bilt hamber clay is quite good and only requires normal tap water not any fussy lubricant!

clay over it using clay bar..give it a nice polish straight after

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