drove through wet tar - Page 2

FredSpencer · 4th September 2013, 17:10

Tardis seems to be the most recommended product on Detailing World.

If it works like it does here in Leeds the people doing the work were probably contractors as they mostly are these days. The council will refer you to them as they have to indemnify the council for any claims.

You need to try something reasonable to clean the car yourself, white spirit or WD 40 probably being the quickest to get hold of. If they don't work you can fill the form in saying you have tried to clean it but not been successful so you need either a professional valet or respray.

I think you'll actually find you can clean it yourself but it won't be a simple wipe on then wipe off job. Make sure the general area is thoroughly clean then you can give a bit of a rub with a soft cloth to aid the tar softening process.

Jim Jamieson · 4th September 2013, 17:43

Same thing happened to me a few years back with my SD1 Vitesse.
I complained to the council roads dept. Next thing there was a small container of tar remover on my doorstep. I telephoned them back enquiring what this was for and they said to remove the tar.

I told them I did not put the tar on my paintwork and sure as ..ll was not going to remove it.
I eventually came to an agreement with them, where they gave a rather large container of the stuff which lasted quite a number of years.

MrDoodles · 4th September 2013, 20:32

As others have said, it will all come off with a little patience!

I always use Autoglym Tar and Glue remover and have had good results with it!

tourer · 5th September 2013, 13:13

I've always used a petrol soaked rag. Tar dissolves instantly. Then repolish.

danbax · 5th September 2013, 13:26

well thanks guys for all the replys just had a call off the contractor doing the work theyre sending someone to valet the car... after sending the claim form yesterday via email with images

I dont think he'll be able to get it all off thats the thing but we shall see

Tim_Burgess · 5th September 2013, 13:40

It will come off with patience and any of the solvents mentioned.

Panel Wipe is also good for removing tar.

No matter what you use you will have to wash down, polish and wax the car afterwards.

Here's one I did earlier:

Roverite · 5th September 2013, 13:52

I have always used white spirit, as others here have done. The only difference might be the type of 'tar' they are using these days. A couple of years ago, our local council told me they now use a water based, or at least non-spirit based tar, when they are tarring and chipping, so white spirit may not work. Environmentally friendly!!! Hope it all goes well for you anyway.

Roverite.

swanndoggz · 5th September 2013, 15:33

Petrol is the best for removing tar as when i bought my zt it had tar all up the side, it seemed to remove tar instantly, WD40 is also very good. my wheelarch liners is near off impossible to get tar off due to how much gets in there is so difficult i may buy some new liners.

t5tart · 5th September 2013, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by windrush

I have all ways found WD40 is a good tar remover

zippo lighter petrol is excellent for this too dont light it though lol

Duotone · 5th September 2013, 15:51

Petrol is great for removing tar from the plastic wheel arch liners.

White spirit or WD 40 for paintwork.

Dave T

5th September 2013, 13:40	#16
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FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Tardis seems to be the most recommended product on Detailing World. If it works like it does here in Leeds the people doing the work were probably contractors as they mostly are these days. The council will refer you to them as they have to indemnify the council for any claims. You need to try something reasonable to clean the car yourself, white spirit or WD 40 probably being the quickest to get hold of. If they don't work you can fill the form in saying you have tried to clean it but not been successful so you need either a professional valet or respray. I think you'll actually find you can clean it yourself but it won't be a simple wipe on then wipe off job. Make sure the general area is thoroughly clean then you can give a bit of a rub with a soft cloth to aid the tar softening process.

4th September 2013, 17:43	#12
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Same thing happened to me a few years back with my SD1 Vitesse. I complained to the council roads dept. Next thing there was a small container of tar remover on my doorstep. I telephoned them back enquiring what this was for and they said to remove the tar. I told them I did not put the tar on my paintwork and sure as ..ll was not going to remove it. I eventually came to an agreement with them, where they gave a rather large container of the stuff which lasted quite a number of years.

4th September 2013, 20:32	#13
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	As others have said, it will all come off with a little patience! I always use Autoglym Tar and Glue remover and have had good results with it!

5th September 2013, 13:13	#14
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	I've always used a petrol soaked rag. Tar dissolves instantly. Then repolish.

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danbax Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: newcastle Posts: 141 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	well thanks guys for all the replys just had a call off the contractor doing the work theyre sending someone to valet the car... after sending the claim form yesterday via email with images I dont think he'll be able to get it all off thats the thing but we shall see

5th September 2013, 13:52	#17
Roverite Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Telford Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 653 Thanked 307 Times in 159 Posts	I have always used white spirit, as others here have done. The only difference might be the type of 'tar' they are using these days. A couple of years ago, our local council told me they now use a water based, or at least non-spirit based tar, when they are tarring and chipping, so white spirit may not work. Environmentally friendly!!! Hope it all goes well for you anyway. Roverite.

5th September 2013, 15:33	#18
swanndoggz Avid contributor ZT120+, Rover 220GSI Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 109 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Petrol is the best for removing tar as when i bought my zt it had tar all up the side, it seemed to remove tar instantly, WD40 is also very good. my wheelarch liners is near off impossible to get tar off due to how much gets in there is so difficult i may buy some new liners.

5th September 2013, 15:51	#20
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Petrol is great for removing tar from the plastic wheel arch liners. White spirit or WD 40 for paintwork. Dave T