I am trying to remove tar spots from the body work and the alloys. I have the Meguiars 3 step set and have tried using the Paint cleaner. It will remove most of the tar on the bodywork, but need a lot of effort, but it won't remove the tar on the wheels even after 3 attempts.

Would a clay bar be better for the job, and would it take less effort??

JD

Clay bar is what you need with lubricant or just use soapy water.

Margerine

Or bug and tar remover. Then cleanse and wax after you have done either

I clayed my car at the weekend, the bad areas (Below the door trims, behind wheel arches and sooty ar$e) take a bit longer, Working in 2 foot square areas with plenty of lube and my car felt like glass afterwards.

I would say that 10-20 passes with the clay clears most contaminents.

The only downside is being blackmagic its hard to see the particles, but either fingertips or if you aint that sensitive a tip from rich at polished bliss is to pop your hand in a sandwich bag and run it over the surface.

When claning my wheels. I initially used Wonder Wheels, washed this off. Then I used Meguiars metal polysh. Worked a treat, removed all baked in stains, brake dust and tar spots.

Then last of all I just applied some wax for added protection.

Now when I wash the wheels, no longer do I need to use the wonder wheels, just wash off the excess brake dust ( I seem to get more brake dust on the rear wheels than the front), rinse off and then use a paper towel to dry off the excess water. Job done.

Any baked in stains just reapply the metal polysh.

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No such problems, Octy is metalic silver.

I was going to use the paint cleaner on the roof and bonnet, and the clay bar on the other (more difficult) panels.

I have Autoglym alloy wheel cleaner which i sometimes use. I may try this first, and then use a clay bar for the remaining stains.

I was looking at the Meguiars Clay detailing bar, at