Tips from experienced motorists how to remove tar from a car
Resin on a car is a real problem for drivers. You cannot simply wash it off with water.
And if you use abrasive detergents or hard brushes, there is a risk of damage to the paintwork.
Read about how to remove resin from the car (poplar, pine, bitumen, etc.) and not spoil it in the article.
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What can you wipe off the body?
The resin is very sticky. On contact with air, it hardens and is firmly attached to the surface it has hit.
The resin of linden, poplars, pines and other trees possesses such properties. Therefore, any trip to nature can end up in trouble for a motorist in the form of hardened tar spots.
If you find them, it is not necessary to immediately go to the car wash, you can try to cope with the problem on your own: with the help of improvised means or ready-made store formulations.
Folk remedies
You can get rid of tar stains with folk remedies that can be found in every home. Effective formulations:
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White Spirit... It is a popular, inexpensive solvent that can easily remove tar stains. However, you need to use it carefully so as not to damage the paint.The product is applied to soft matter, applied to dirt and rubbed gently so as not to leave streaks.
- Antiseptics for hands... Such products are almost always at hand, so they can be used immediately after spotting.
The antiseptic is applied to a cotton pad, which is applied to the resin, left for 10 minutes, after which the softened composition is removed with a clean cloth.
- Alcohol or vodka... Even the most inexpensive drink does a great job on tar stains.
Do not apply the selected product directly to the car body. First, a cloth is moistened with it, which is applied in the form of a compress to the stain for a few minutes. After that, the contamination is gently rubbed, without much pressure.
If the stain is fresh, you can get rid of it with ordinary soapy water.... The only condition is that it must be hot.
How to wash the resin from the machine, video recipe:
Special formulations
There are many formulations on sale designed to remove tree sap from the body. Top 3 effective remedies:
SHIMA Detailer Green Cleaner
The composition is based on an aliphatic solvent... The manufacturer claims that the product is effective not only for resins, but also for poplar buds, bitumen and tar.
SHIMA Body Cleaner from Bitumen Stains and Resin Detailer Green Cleaner is applied to the body surface with a foam sponge, left for 2-5 minutes, washed off with soapy water.
The price of a 0.5 liter bottle is 250 rubles.
SONAX
This is a highly specialized tool, designed to fight resin stains on trees. It can be used on paintwork, glass, chrome and plastic.
The mild formula of SONAX Wood Resin Cleaner gently removes dirt without harming the car body.
The price of a 0.4 liter aerosol is 750 rubles.
Arexons Resin and Bug remover
Arexons Insect & Resin Resin and Bug Remover works quickly, does not damage paintwork, is economically consumed. To remove dirt, it must be sprayed on the stained areas, leave for a few minutes and wipe with a sponge.
The price of a 0.5 liter spray is 390 rubles.
How to clean bitumen from the road?
Bitumen by car is a common thing for car owners. It is enough to drive on a repaired or hot section of the road once and dark tar spots will cover the body. They can be removed both with improvised means and with specialized formulations.
Handy liquids
Folk remedies for getting rid of road tar:
- Petrol. He is always "with him" with every motorist. You can apply it at any convenient time. Gasoline does a great job on both fresh and old stains, but the latter will require more effort.
It is simple to use, just apply gasoline to a rag and wipe the dirty surface. You need to act carefully, without making any special efforts, since the paint and varnish coating can come off along with the bitumen. Diesel fuel and kerosene have a similar effect.
- Nail polish remover... It is based on acetone, so it easily removes tar stains. The only condition is the rejection of intense friction.
- Sunflower oil... It can be used to remove fresh stains before they have hardened. Oil is applied to rags and rubbed with it until the body is completely cleaned. It will take a little effort and time, but the result will satisfy the car owner, since the oil not only removes road tar, but also does not harm the paintwork.
How to clean the car from bitumen stains, the video will tell you:
Cleaners
If there is no desire to use improvised means, or they turned out to be ineffective, you can purchase special substances in the store that have been developed for this purpose. Popular road tar cleaners:
GraSS Antibitum
The remedy is effective against all types of tar, bitumen and poplar buds stains. It works quickly, within 1-10 minutes..
GraSS Body Cleaner for Bitumen Stain Removal Antibitum is applied to the contaminated surface, left to soften the resin, rubbed and rinsed off with water and a degreasing agent.
The price of a 0.5 liter bottle is 210 rubles.
Autoland
The composition is specially designed for the care of painted car parts... It is effective against tar, insect marks, poplar buds and bitumen stains.
The Autoland body cleaner from bitumen stains, traces of insects is applied to the stain for 1-3 minutes, and then removed with a foam sponge. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
The price for a package of 0.5 liters is 180 rubles.
RunWay
Shake the bottle before use, then evenly distribute the composition over the surface... After 30 seconds, you need to quickly remove the dirt, without pressing. The main active ingredient of the RunWay body cleaner from bitumen stains is aviation kerosene.
The price of a 0.5 liter bottle is 250 rubles.
How to remove from different surfaces of the car?
If the resin gets on open parts of the car, for example, on the body or on the roof, on the trunk or on the glass, it is not difficult to get rid of it.
Algorithm of actions:
- the car must be rinsed with clean water to remove dust and road dirt from it;
- moisten a soft cloth in hot water, walk over the stains;
- those resin traces that have not been washed off with soapy water are treated with improvised means or specialized compounds.
The resin on the wheel arch liners, arches and sills spoils their appearance, so you cannot ignore it. To clean these parts, you will need to remove them. When they are detached, they are soaked in hot soapy water for 10-15 minutes.
What shouldn't you do?
In order not to damage the car body, The following mistakes should not be made:
Do not use solvent 646, pure acetone, solvent to remove stains. These compounds are too aggressive, therefore, together with the resin, they will dissolve the paint that covers the car.- Do not start cleaning if the machine is dirty. First you need to wash it. This will make the stains more visible.
- Do not use abrasive compounds such as baking soda or oven powder to remove tar.
- Do not use hard kitchen sponges, brushes and sandpaper for cleaning.
Helpful information
Tips to help you get the job done more efficiently:
- Before using the detergent on a visible area of the car, you need to test it in an inconspicuous place. If the paintwork does not change color and does not wash out, you can start removing the resin.
- If you don't have a cleaner or solvent on hand, you can wipe off tar stains with the WD-40. Almost every motorist has a can with this tool. The composition is especially effective against fresh stains.
- Most tar removers are based on petroleum fractions and are therefore flammable and also have a specific odor. Therefore, you need to work with them carefully.
- If the stain is large, then remove it pointwise. Apply the product with a brush. This is a rather tedious task, but in this way it will be possible to avoid the subsequent painting of the car.
- After treatment, the car must be washed with car shampoo.
For recipes and tips for removing tar from various surfaces, see this section.
Conclusion
You can get rid of resin stains using improvised means or specialized formulations. The main thing is to start the procedure as early as possible.so that it does not have time to soak into the paintwork and damage it. Otherwise, you will not be able to do without painting.
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