[Yeltzer]

Have noticed after cleaning the F25, that I have a LOADS of tar marks on the paintwork (not helped by being Alpine White!) immediately behind the front wheels on the front & door panels.

I'm guessing they're tar as they are stubbon to move and if i apply a finger nail to them they smudge in a yellowy colour.

Anybody recommend any good products or tips to get rid? So far the elbow grease and normal car shampoo don't seem to have had much effect!

Cheers
Yeltzer

[stumblingtrout]

What about a clay bar lubricated with some spray detailer?

[am36]

Autoglym do a really good tar remover.

I've used it on a previous car which had tar spots, dissolves the tar no problem and left the paint untouched.

[herbw01]

I have installed mud/splash guards which does a good job of any tar getting on the paint.

[The X Men]

I have apline white as well, Turtle wax tar bug will get rid of those tar spots and it is safe on the clearcoat.

[Booty]

Any tar or bug remover will do the trick mate, but it will no doubt also remove any wax or polish so you would need to re-apply it. ��

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by Booty

Any tar or bug remover will do the trick mate, but it will no doubt also remove any wax or polish so you would need to re-apply it. ��

+1, I have the cheapo turtle wax stuff and it works fine - just needs a bit of solvent to dissolve and lift the tar, which is what is in the tar and bug remover.

[Teemo Panda]

Can you post pics please? Kinda don't know what ur talking about, no offense.

[scottjays]

I've had success using goo gone. Get sticky substance off safely. Safe to use on vehicles.

[plob]

Be gentle and use good quality cloths when you are working on this. I would recommend using as little pressure as possible as it is very easy to put small scratches in the paintwork. The paint on this car is the softest I have ever come across.
Removing the tar is easy with the right stuff - I'm just saying don't compound the problem by marking the paint as you do so.

Cheers
P

[Yeltzer]

Thanks all - looks like its a trip to Halfords for me!

If I've never treated the paintwork since I picked it up from the dealer, do I need to reapply wax/polish as mentioned above as I really wouldn't know where to start!?

[Kiernan]

I use a product called TARDIS which I bought from www.polishedbliss.co.uk. Just spray it on and leave to work for a few minutes, then wipe off. You have to throw the cloth away afterwards, but it's by far the best product for tar I've come across, and it's gentle on the paintwork.

[scotta2]

Autoglym tar remover works for me, it's effortless and leaves behind nice smooth paint.

[Yeltzer]

Thanks for all the tips - am going to get Autoglym or Turtlewax depending on what Halfords have got in or on offer!!

[DonC]

WD-40 works for me.

[Yeltzer]

Well I'm pleased to report that AutoGlym did the business

Have got most of the big bits off, but need to find a spare hour or two to completely get rid of the smaller marks.

Really happy with the product, will definitely be keeping some of this in the garage from now on!

Cheers all

[Paui4m]

I know this is an old thread, but as a new Alpine White X owner it was a good find. I'll definitely get some AutoGlym based on these posts.. Also wondering if anyone knows if they make any type of clear film that could be applied over this lower area? I looked at the splash guards, but they seem to really sit low which may not be optimal in my driveway, or deeper snow.

It's crazy how long it took me to get all this off over the weekend. Honestly took me over an hour and half to feel halfway decent about how clean my car was.