I have some real stubborn tar on my alloys which I cannot shift using my Bilthamber cleaner.
Can anyone recommend a suitable product to get rid of the tar easily?
Road Tar On Alloys
A soft cloth dampened in Methylated Spirit should move the tar
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
Current
2020. Macan GTS crayon
2024. Macan GTS gentian. Delivery update mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
Current
2020. Macan GTS crayon
2024. Macan GTS gentian. Delivery update mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
WD40 and a soft cloth
So when is this ‘old enough to know better’ supposed to kick in ?
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Macan Turbo - Feb 2018 to Aug 2019
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Cayenne - Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
BMW R1250GS - since Dec 2021
Cayenne GTS - Mar 2022
Cayenne S - Aug 2019 to Mar 2022
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Autoglym tar remover. Works better in warm weather though!
Nick
Defender 90 V8
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BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
I have lots of Tar damage to my bodywork and underside of exhausts, and wheel arches. Complained to our local authority and subsequently received a call from the road contractor.
A full detail has been authorised by the contractor.. worth complaining eh..
A full detail has been authorised by the contractor.. worth complaining eh..
Current: Volcano Grey SD 2017, Mercedes E250 AMG conv. Audi Q5 2.0 S line + Audi Q5 2.0. Audi A3 S Line. Nissan Navara 2.5. And many VW Golf
Interesting one - the WD40 - I'd never have considered that.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions, incredible, FranCK, that you got authority for a full detail. You must know how to exercise a complaint to the fullest
Thanks for the replies and suggestions, incredible, FranCK, that you got authority for a full detail. You must know how to exercise a complaint to the fullest
Previously owned:
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
White spirit works for me......but as Nick says, when it gets a bit warmer!
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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WD40 is basically white spirit with a bit of oil added.
Macan S collected 4 Dec 2017 - Jet Black, 20" SportDesign, Agate/Pebble, 18-way, Pano roof, Bi-Xenons with PDLS, Surround View, PASM, PS+, spare wheel, towbar.
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
Gyeon do a good tar remover. It's called Q2M and you can buy it in large 5 litre cartons which makes it really reasonable price wise. It's more a soak and gently remove than an instant result but is gentler and poses less risk to seals and finishes.
Some of the products out there are extremely aggressive and if you have had your wheels sealed, quite a few will strip all the protective coatings.
DuPont Prep-Sol Cleaning Solvent 3919S is also excellent, it's what body shops use for surface prep.
Some of the products out there are extremely aggressive and if you have had your wheels sealed, quite a few will strip all the protective coatings.
DuPont Prep-Sol Cleaning Solvent 3919S is also excellent, it's what body shops use for surface prep.
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