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Polish to remove tar spots from car

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Hi Guys

Anyone know of a good way to remove tar spots from my rims and paintwork?
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Parafin, margarine (yes, it works!), Q20/WD40 works beautifully.
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petrol

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turtle wax bug/tar remover
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Thanks guys but how safe are these on the Polished lip on the rims?
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leelazarus wrote:Thanks guys but how safe are these on the Polished lip on the rims?
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SHAUN wrote:
leelazarus wrote:Thanks guys but how safe are these on the Polished lip on the rims?
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:iagree:
Been using this for ages on the rims of the polo without issue
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Jetta2 wrote:Parafin, margarine (yes, it works!), Q20/WD40 works beautifully.
seriously?Wont parafin and Q20/WD40 damage the paintwork?
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Moved to detailing section
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megs bug and tar remover....

literally melts it away
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Thanks guys. will try and give your feedback but gonner have to wait for Sunday though.. :cry:
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