Tar removal???
12-19-2005, 08:55 AM
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No no, and finally, no!
First, a claybar should be used to remove particles of crap stuck to the paint. I wouldn't use it on a tar-like substance, even though it may work. The tar will gum up the clay bar, and the tar might have abrasive stuff stuck to it. Running a claybar loaded with tar across the paint might be akin to dropping a claybar and continuing to use it.
Second, nothing abrasive is needed. What he needs is a solvent to dissolve and remove the tar. That's it. Rubbing compound is NOT called for here. The rubbing compound and swirl remover are suspended in petroleum distallates, which act as a solvent. So they will work, however you don't need the abrasive properties that both bring to the table. Again, something like a bug and tar remover will dissolve the tar, and that's all that is needed.
Finally, a wax is needed only because you'll strip the wax off the paint when cleaning it. But the cleaner waxes contain abrasives and petroleum distillates, so it would work. No recommended for the reasons above, but it's a better solution than a rubbing compound for sure.
Second, nothing abrasive is needed. What he needs is a solvent to dissolve and remove the tar. That's it. Rubbing compound is NOT called for here. The rubbing compound and swirl remover are suspended in petroleum distallates, which act as a solvent. So they will work, however you don't need the abrasive properties that both bring to the table. Again, something like a bug and tar remover will dissolve the tar, and that's all that is needed.
Finally, a wax is needed only because you'll strip the wax off the paint when cleaning it. But the cleaner waxes contain abrasives and petroleum distillates, so it would work. No recommended for the reasons above, but it's a better solution than a rubbing compound for sure.
12-19-2005, 08:57 AM
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Read response above.
A clay bar is not a "cure all". Understand how it works and what dangers it may pose, and it's a great tool. But if used as a cure all, you're bound to do damage to your paint as some point. Rule of thumb: if you see it, get rid of it with a solvent. Once the paint appears clean, use the claybar to remove the stuff you can feel, but not see.
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12-19-2005, 09:22 AM
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I just did this. 3M adhesive remover.
I got it from an auto paint store. I followed it up with some wax and it looks great.<ul><li><a href="http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/home_leisure/-/node_GS9XXLR2K5gs/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSHCV1ZFXKge/bgel_F8F74ZTC6Lbl/gvel_V2G53V0FBRgl/theme_us_homeleisure_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html">3M</a></li></ul>
