Any suggestions on how to remove dried Bug & Tar Remover. It feels like a wax. As you can see, much of it is behind the grill and difficult to access. It can be removed like wax, but the issue is getting at it. I'm skeptical that APC, APC+ or Super Degreaser will remove it without agitation.
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Removing Bug & Tar Remover
Any suggestions on how to remove dried Bug & Tar Remover. It feels like a wax. As you can see, much of it is behind the grill and difficult to access. It can be removed like wax, but the issue is getting at it. I'm skeptical that APC, APC+ or Super Degreaser will remove it without agitation.Tags: None
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Aris, it's dry, it's been on there for at least a week.
Lucky for me guys, I don't have to detail this vehicle. It's a friends vehicle. He brought it over yesterday and we tried some Body Solvent and a soft bristle brush on it, hoping like would remove like but we had zero success.
I could easily remove the product with my fingernail (it felt just like wax), so agitation is the key. It's the stuff that is behind the grill that is the issue. It's 6-8 inches back there. I suggested APC, a toothbrush and long Q-Tips if needed. Perhaps even removing the grill.
Thanks guys. I asked him to keep me posted on his success in removal. I'll post the results.
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Originally posted by hacker-pschorr View PostI just bought one of these, want me to bring it over?
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/RD80770-...r/EN/index.htm
I suggested he take it to the car wash first. Perhaps the hot soapy water backed by a bit of pressure would be enough. The area behind the grill still might be an issue. As you may not want to get too close to the grill with high pressure. It's a mint condition Lexus.
Given the area that it's at, I would use the tire/grease pre-treat at the car wash, let it dwell for a minute, then give it a spray.
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Originally posted by Bill Davidson View PostAris, it's dry, it's been on there for at least a week.
Lucky for me guys, I don't have to detail this vehicle. It's a friends vehicle. He brought it over yesterday and we tried some Body Solvent and a soft bristle brush on it, hoping like would remove like but we had zero success.
I could easily remove the product with my fingernail (it felt just like wax), so agitation is the key. It's the stuff that is behind the grill that is the issue. It's 6-8 inches back there. I suggested APC, a toothbrush and long Q-Tips if needed. Perhaps even removing the grill.
Thanks guys. I asked him to keep me posted on his success in removal. I'll post the results.
In engineering class they always told me this: work smart, not hard.
I'm interested to see how it goes because I've seen this sort of contamination before.
Matt-----
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That looks like the lower grille on my IS350. You should be able to use a finger and a MF to clean it off. I also use something I got from ADS (I think). Don't see them on their site..or maybe it was from somewhere else...Anyways they are show wooden dowles with foam tips. Great for applying All Season Dressing to all the small honeycombs.
It was autogeek
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Let me know what works, I have the same problems. Made the mistake of letting the gold class B&T remover dry. Still didnt take the bugs off!
Ive tried APC soft scrub brush. Then let APC soak a few. Then got desperate and tried wheel brightener, still nothing.
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Apologies for reviving such an old thread, but unfortunately this product is still causing havoc. I got some on my grill and front skirt and I'm having some serious issues getting it off.
Has anyone actually managed to get it off with a chemical? My grill came up somewhat OK with a toothbrush but the skirt is not getting clean at all.
Thanks in advance.
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