bug, tar, grease remover?

azn370z · 03-20-2010, 08:06 PM

What do you guys use to remove the small black specs on the paint? I'm assuming it's grease. I have been using turtle wax but read it can scratch the paint. I prefer dabbing a little bit of something rather than spraying it on my car. Maybe someone can recommend a wax that doesn't remove oxidation or swirl marks.

Thanks

SmoothZ · 03-20-2010, 08:17 PM

Dude! I know exactly what you mean about those spots. That's tiny specks of road tar. It's impossible to take off with a normal wash. You need a claybar, but I have another solution!

I bought some 3M Adhesive Remover in a spray can once at a car show. I have a pearl white Z, so I was going crazy about those spots. Well, I tried the 3M product and couldn't believe my eyes. The stuff is like super liquid claybar! It literally pulls the tar off the paint and you can see it streak down the body.

Have some clean MF towels around. Be sure to wash the car first, dry it well, then use the spray on those offensive spots. Wipe with the MF towel, move on to the next spot. Give it a few seconds to work first.

The only con to this is that you should wax your car after the removal process. Like claybar, the stuff will take off whatever wax you have on the car. It leaves a smooth surface, but I feel like it's too smooth so I always wax the car after.

JakeZ34 · 03-21-2010, 02:04 AM

grease and tar are hard to deal with, but I wouldn't necessarily hit it with "adhesive removal" since those are sorta on the acidic strong side. what I'll do is I'll cut up some all purpose cleaner maybe 1:4 or 1:1 to spray on, let it dwell about a minute and rinse off, if that doesn't take care of it go ahead and buy some tarminator from Stoners and use that. Keep in mind after using the APC (all purpose cleaner) or the tarminator (safe on paint) you'd want to apply a glaze, sealant, or glaze and wax.

Zigen5 · 03-21-2010, 08:06 AM

Turtle has a bug, tar, grease remover that works really well. Plus it won't strip your wax. I believe it comes in a black bottle.

Westwood · 03-21-2010, 08:28 AM

same here!!! got the same problem, i use a clean microfiber rag and a spray bottle (water only). i spray the spot, let it wet for a few sec and wipe it and its like new.

IDZRVIT · 03-21-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zigen5

Turtle has a bug, tar, grease remover that works really well. Plus it won't strip your wax. I believe it comes in a black bottle.

kenchan · 03-21-2010, 03:27 PM

i use RC car motor spray (or nitro cleaner) on a rag. works great.

then wax afterwards. if it's real stubbon i use clay.

for bugs i use Wizard's BugRelease.

ZForce · 03-21-2010, 04:08 PM

Turtle Wax Bug n Tar remover, spray it on and wash it off after a minute or two. If that does not get it off then a clay bar with Meguiar's Quick Detailer.

svsv · 03-21-2010, 04:19 PM

WD40

03-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	bug, tar, grease remover? What do you guys use to remove the small black specs on the paint? I'm assuming it's grease. I have been using turtle wax but read it can scratch the paint. I prefer dabbing a little bit of something rather than spraying it on my car. Maybe someone can recommend a wax that doesn't remove oxidation or swirl marks. Thanks __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-20-2010, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 35	Dude! I know exactly what you mean about those spots. That's tiny specks of road tar. It's impossible to take off with a normal wash. You need a claybar, but I have another solution! I bought some 3M Adhesive Remover in a spray can once at a car show. I have a pearl white Z, so I was going crazy about those spots. Well, I tried the 3M product and couldn't believe my eyes. The stuff is like super liquid claybar! It literally pulls the tar off the paint and you can see it streak down the body. Have some clean MF towels around. Be sure to wash the car first, dry it well, then use the spray on those offensive spots. Wipe with the MF towel, move on to the next spot. Give it a few seconds to work first. The only con to this is that you should wax your car after the removal process. Like claybar, the stuff will take off whatever wax you have on the car. It leaves a smooth surface, but I feel like it's too smooth so I always wax the car after. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	same here!!! got the same problem, i use a clean microfiber rag and a spray bottle (water only). i spray the spot, let it wet for a few sec and wipe it and its like new. __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

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