One cause of concern for many when it comes to using a tar remover is the fact that it may end up causing damage to any LSP (last stage of protection) that is on the car. I am glad to say that when it comes to Autoglym Ultra HD Wax, the tar remover did not cause any visible degradation.

Cooking Oil: Dab a cloth with a small amount of cooking oil (such as olive oil or vegetable oil) and gently rub it onto the sap. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the oil to break down the sap, and then wipe it away with a clean cloth.Overall, the CarPlan TAR375 is an excellent all-round tar remover for cars that won’t disappoint. It dissolves tar and other deposits in a matter of seconds and easily wipes clear to leave behind a clean surface. A: Iron contamination can come from all sorts of places, but most often it is from vehicle braking. The brake dust that gathers around regular brake discs on your wheels is iron contamination. It is generated when the metal parts of your brakes are worn away during use. Trains that have stop at a train station will generate tremendous volumes of iron contamination, so if you park near a railway station regularly you will almost certainly have fallout on your car. Airports also generate fallout for the same reasons too, as well as industrial processes such as foundries, factories and iron works. If you are cleaning the rest of the car then you can wash the car while leaving the soaked areas until last. Then using your wash mitt, gently agitate the affected areas. However don’t be over zealous as it can lead to scratching the finish. Most of these products will be effective on other stubborn stains including splattered insects, glue and fuel stains. Some can even be used around the home or in your car’s interior. In short, there’ll be plenty to use these products on. Why should I care?

With respect to safety, it should be noted that gloves must be worn when using Intensive Tar Remover. I would also recommend using eye protection. Likewise, it has an extremely strong smell to it and should only be used in well ventilated areas. This is a powerful product and should be treated as such. According to the brand, you can use their formula on paintwork, rubber, synthetic carpets and even the upholstery. Another popular formula is the Gtechniq W7, which is suitable for removing tar and glue residue upon most surfaces. Even if your car has just been waxed or has a ceramic coating applied, it’s designed to safely remove the tar by breaking down the bond between the residue and surface. The application of the product is a bit different from other tar removers on the market. A lot of them come in a spray bottle. However, in the case of Autoglym’s offering, it is the case that you instead apply the liquid to a microfibre pad or cloth, and then apply it to the paint work. Some might class this is a downside, but by default, tar removers are powerful detergents. From that point of view, it makes sense to have a more methodical approach when it comes to applying it to the bodywork. This is especially true on older cars where the paint may have been neglected by the previous owner. Likewise, applying a tar remover as strong as Intensive Tar Remover to every part of the car could cause damage to the components.

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Overall, the Car Gods 54 formula is an easy to use tar remover for cars that comes in a large 500 ml bottle and easily clears even the most stubborn of deposits. The convenient spray didn’t justify the higher price due to the low performance and others were better on test.