Tar removal on plastic - any advice?

[Michele]

Hi all

What would you use to remove stubborn tar and insects from plastic? Tardis is typically recommended for tar, but I wonder if it safe to use on chrome grills and headlamps, in particular?

Thank you.

Kind regards
Michele

 

[rf065]

WD40 works too.

Russ

 

[DuncS3]

Michele - are you actually in the US?

Point being not sure how products map across between UK and US but here I use autoglym intensive tar remover for removing tar spots. I have a can of tardis in my garage but still prefer the autoglym product as it doesn't need mixing or anything and is ready to use from the small bottle.

Autoglym also do a bug remover product but I don't have that.

Regular washing and a good protective base product helps in the longer term.

Dunc

 

[NOMONEYBUTAMERC]

White spirit works fine on tar deposits, just needs polishing after.

 

[flango]

AG cant be beaten top product on paint, chrome, plastic and glass

 

[Michele]

Michele - are you actually in the US?

Point being not sure how products map across between UK and US but here I use autoglym intensive tar remover for removing tar spots. I have a can of tardis in my garage but still prefer the autoglym product as it doesn't need mixing or anything and is ready to use from the small bottle.

Autoglym also do a bug remover product but I don't have that.

Regular washing and a good protective base product helps in the longer term.

Dunc

UK, mate! Am in London.

I used autoglym before, was ok but not super strong, I thought.

My key concern is using autoglym or Tardis on headlights and chrome around the grille - not sure if the headlights would appreciate that! Any experience? I cannot remove some deposits on headlights no matter what.

Have not tried WD40, any kinder to paint or plastic then the above?

 

[rf065]

Have not tried WD40, any kinder to paint or plastic then the above?

It will not harm them, just let it soak in for a while and it will desolve the stains.

Russ

 

[st13phil]

Most plastic lenses have a hard coating applied to them which is not resistant to petroleum-based products. I have personally ruined a screen on a Honda motorcycle by using AG Intensive Tar Remover to remove multiple tar spots picked up in France, so speak from experience.

 

[WDB124066]

I think WD40 is fish oil isn't it....??

 

[rf065]

I think WD40 is fish oil isn't it....??

Sure is.

Russ

 

[alzieboy]

I have use Astonish Tar remover on bumpers and headlights

Got it from the Pound Shop !! worked for me , I just sprayed on , wiped off then washed the area in car shampoo & warm water
http://www.astonishcleaners.co.uk/shop/products/Tar-%26-Insect-Remover-%252d-750ml.html

 

[Michele]

Thanks everyone, will give it a try.