Cleaning the car

Drk280 · 07-07-2013, 06:31 AM

Can anyone recommend a good Tar/Spot remover? was using the turtle brand but it doesn't seem all that good. Also for wheel dust, I was going to get the Wolf's Chemical cleaner (any good?)
Any suggestions for glass cleaning product?

thanks

Sephanite · 07-07-2013, 07:44 AM

i have chemical guys that works well. you can also try IPA to loosen the tar

Sephanite · 07-07-2013, 07:45 AM

that was the orange degreaser btw

digitallust · 07-07-2013, 11:11 AM

Fast Glass by Auto Glym. Best results, inside and out!

Drk280 · 07-07-2013, 09:18 PM

never gave it a thought that degreaser would remove tar, i was going to use a clay bar but was also concerned that it might take the opticoat off with it.

Who? · 07-07-2013, 09:26 PM

an offshoot question,

are they any bug and tar removers that dont remove opticoat?

328iFan · 07-07-2013, 11:13 PM

I like Duragloss and Stoner products.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...ss/bug_remover

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr..._wheel_cleaner

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...nvisible_glass

J1n · 07-08-2013, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 328iFan

I like Duragloss and Stoner products.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...ss/bug_remover

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr..._wheel_cleaner

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...nvisible_glass

Durogloss is pretty good try that

Sephanite · 07-08-2013, 01:07 AM

are u talking about tar on the body or on the rims?

Drk280 · 07-08-2013, 06:59 AM

Tar spots on the body.

TWD · 07-09-2013, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drk280

Can anyone recommend a good Tar/Spot remover? was using the turtle brand but it doesn't seem all that good. Also for wheel dust, I was going to get the Wolf's Chemical cleaner (any good?)
Any suggestions for glass cleaning product?

thanks

Firstly, maybe use a pre soak before you wash to help remove these.
Something like Wolf's Decon Gel (Can also be used on wheels) is pH neutral so won't remove the OptiCoat (eventually all sealants will be deteriorate anyway).

For Wheels, Duragloss Wheel cleaner, Wolf's Decon Gel (Brake Duster).

For windows, simply use hot water. Then wipe down with another clean microfibre cloth....no streaks/haze, etc. Just crystal clean and brings back a mirror finish

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Drk280 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia - NSW - Central Coast iTrader: (0)	Cleaning the car Can anyone recommend a good Tar/Spot remover? was using the turtle brand but it doesn't seem all that good. Also for wheel dust, I was going to get the Wolf's Chemical cleaner (any good?) Any suggestions for glass cleaning product? thanks
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Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	i have chemical guys that works well. you can also try IPA to loosen the tar
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Drk280 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia - NSW - Central Coast iTrader: (0)	never gave it a thought that degreaser would remove tar, i was going to use a clay bar but was also concerned that it might take the opticoat off with it.
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Who? Colonel 485 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: F87 LCI Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	an offshoot question, are they any bug and tar removers that dont remove opticoat? __________________ So far: 200cell downpipe, custom exhaust, lifhtweight splitter, m4 comp seats
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328iFan New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney AU iTrader: (0)	I like Duragloss and Stoner products. http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...ss/bug_remover http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr..._wheel_cleaner http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...nvisible_glass
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Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	are u talking about tar on the body or on the rims?
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Drk280 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia - NSW - Central Coast iTrader: (0)	Tar spots on the body.
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