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Tar Spots

I washed the car and it is literally Spattered all over with thick tar spots, must be from all the damned pot hole repairs been done locally, I think they're too big for even a clay bar to take off, will need to get some tar remover from Halfords first I think. I was going to clay the car anyway, now I have an excuse.

Its stuck on both sides of mudflaps, in the wheelarches,a ll over the painted surface, glass. Its the worst I've ever seen on a car! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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here's a camera phone pic, not great qualiy but gives you an idea.

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 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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Cant remember if you did this last time, but will you be doing your "How to Guide" with Pics of your claybar session? Idiots guide style would be great inc materials used and time taken etc!

You may have done this last time when you did your TD6. I remember the before / after pics but cant remember if you did one of your guides like you have done for other jobs - Fitting side vents was one if i recall.

Sorry if sounds cheeky to other members but knowing Adam, i know he gets pleasure from Claying his car etc.

Your Pics and "How to guides" are always useful and perhaps could be made a sticky topic? Thumbs Up

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FFND:

When I do get time to get around to it (new Pup seems to mean less time to spend detailing the car) I shall take some more photos of doing the actual work, it is very easy. The key is to keep lubricating the paint so the clay doesn't stick or grab. It won't 'feel' like the clay is doing anything but it really is!

I think I will use the AutoGlym Tar Remover (tried Turtle Wax in the past and not impressed at all), then do the clay bar.

Doing the rear and front screens is a real eye opener, really cleans the glass well. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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White spirit seems to work well, or failing that petrol on the worst tar spots.

I haven't used a clay bar yet ("Bilt Hamber Soft Clay" seemed to win the reviews) - maybe in the summer.

But I have been very pleased following your advice with the 2 bucket wash + resin polish + Turtle Wax platinum extra gloss wax.

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Yes I suppose petrol is always a good substitute, albeit expensive and dangerous to use while smoking (not that I smoke!)

Have long needed a tar remover and the turtle wax one I tried was rubbish. I have more faith in Autoglym products. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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clay bar, nah far too expensive, try red diesel or if you are feeling flush WD40 Wink not illegal to use on it, just don't what ever you do put it in it otherwise the FFRR may end up being crushed Neutral

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AutoGlym Intensive Tar Remover



Nuff said.......... Cool The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom Smile

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I've been claying and pc'ing the RR a Panel per day so I can spend an hour or two and fully de-swirl.

Found lots of tar spots recently despite claying the car not long ago.

I've put it down to the pot hole repairs too. TDV8 HST Sport **Current**

4.4 V8 Autobiography and 22" wheels **Gone**

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A couple of coats of decent wax after polishing is a must. Especially after using SRP (Autogym Super Resin Polish) as it cuts the paintwork quite severely, thats why it works so well.

The wax should then stop the tar amongst other things from adhering to the paintwork or they should be easily removed when washed.

For those non detailing freaks, a Polish is a fine abrasive and it rubs the top layer off - paint oxidisation (makes paint dull) and swirl marks inflicted from washing with a sponge rather than wash mit.

A Wax is a protective coat that seals the paintwork after a polish. If you wax without polishing you seal in impurities and make the paint worse, if you don't wax after polishing then your paint has no protection and will oxidise twice as fast and impurities will weld themselves to the paint.

Wash - Polish - Wax 

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Wash the car Daniel-san

Wax on

Wax off Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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WD40 Amazing stuff eh Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation

Here are some other uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar 20 strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows. Laughing Laughing
6. Restores and cleans blackboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zips.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower screens free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for
those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the
finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just
remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Dead insects will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a 20 shine for a super fast
slide.
21. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
wipe with a clean rag.
22. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick
spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! Laughing Laughing
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. Rolling Eyes
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. Whistle
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). Laughing
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. Shocked
37. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some counties .
38.Use it for gnat bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

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I also use it to swap and scrub out my gun barrels, disolves lead fouling and gunpowder deposits. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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RRUK wrote:
FFND:

When I do get time to get around to it (new Pup seems to mean less time to spend detailing the car) I shall take some more photos of doing the actual work, it is very easy. The key is to keep lubricating the paint so the clay doesn't stick or grab. It won't 'feel' like the clay is doing anything but it really is!

I think I will use the AutoGlym Tar Remover (tried Turtle Wax in the past and not impressed at all), then do the clay bar.

Doing the rear and front screens is a real eye opener, really cleans the glass well.


Sorry for late response but look forward to seeing your How to Guide.

Also Mick thanks for the link to the original thread on RRUK's previous Clay Session!

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