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quantumjohn

Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
Posts: 345

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Tar on plastic

This is probably one for jkp, I have tar splashed on the rear plastic arch and sill covers on the near side. What's the best thing to use to get it off? I don't want use anything that is going to make the plastic go flat or leave a white residue.

Thanks,
John

14th May 2009 10:00 am

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree Green

I know a guy who used a Brilo pad to get tar off his paintwork then wondered why it was sratched

A for getting tar off bumpers, im not sure if its the best way but i have used a rag dipped in petrol and wiped it carefully off. worked a treat

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you can also get tar remover from places like halfauds etc., But jkp is the man to give the best advice Duncan
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14th May 2009 10:05 am

KevF

Member Since: 07 Jan 2008
Location: Norwich
Posts: 137

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Java Black

If you have an Autosmart distributor near you , then buy some Tardis and that will certainly sort the problem and not leave any residue. I would recommend washing the area over afterwards with your usual car wash just in case though.

Auto Glym do a Tar remover that is ok but it depends on how bad the tar is..

If you cant find an Autosmart distributor then Polished Bliss sell it

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/au...clean.html

Kev

14th May 2009 12:47 pm

quantumjohn

Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
Posts: 345

Before splashing out for dedicated tar remover I followed Duncan's advice and used a rag dipped in Shell's finest unleaded and tried it on an small area to test. Let it dry thoroughly to check it didn't stain or mark.
Worked a treat. Did the rest of the plastic arch and sill and then gave the vheicle a thorough shampoo.

As good as new.

Thanks guys for the advice.

John

Last edited by quantumjohn on 18th May 2009 1:25 pm. Edited 1 time in total

18th May 2009 1:20 pm

CG

Member Since: 13 Nov 2007
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zermatt Silver

White Spirit won't effect the plastic, but will shift the tar (not as fast as Shells finest admittedly)

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18th May 2009 1:21 pm

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