Wd-40????
12-27-12, 09:58 AM
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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Wd-40????
Being middle of winter and the sun setting over here in the UK at 4 pm, my car is full of bugs and tar and tree sap and all sorts of other things!
Being a white F Sport, the tar shows up pretty bad, as does the insects, especially their blood!! Anyone tried using WD-40 on the paint?? I used to lubricate my gen 2 obsidian RX300's tailgate with this stuff and im pretty sure it got onto the paint and didnt have any bad effect.
Just wondering if it will have a bad reaction with the paint on the car. Ive tried using some automotive products like Autoglym intense tar remover, the tar just wont shift!! Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
Being a white F Sport, the tar shows up pretty bad, as does the insects, especially their blood!! Anyone tried using WD-40 on the paint?? I used to lubricate my gen 2 obsidian RX300's tailgate with this stuff and im pretty sure it got onto the paint and didnt have any bad effect.
Just wondering if it will have a bad reaction with the paint on the car. Ive tried using some automotive products like Autoglym intense tar remover, the tar just wont shift!! Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
12-27-12, 12:32 PM
#2
I used it on the very front of my hood and grill in LA to keep the *&%^_)(*& love bugs from sticking. It worked really well but I'd feel bad just saying use it no problem. Use or try in an area at your own risk.
Being middle of winter and the sun setting over here in the UK at 4 pm, my car is full of bugs and tar and tree sap and all sorts of other things!
Being a white F Sport, the tar shows up pretty bad, as does the insects, especially their blood!! Anyone tried using WD-40 on the paint?? I used to lubricate my gen 2 obsidian RX300's tailgate with this stuff and im pretty sure it got onto the paint and didnt have any bad effect.
Just wondering if it will have a bad reaction with the paint on the car. Ive tried using some automotive products like Autoglym intense tar remover, the tar just wont shift!! Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
Being a white F Sport, the tar shows up pretty bad, as does the insects, especially their blood!! Anyone tried using WD-40 on the paint?? I used to lubricate my gen 2 obsidian RX300's tailgate with this stuff and im pretty sure it got onto the paint and didnt have any bad effect.
Just wondering if it will have a bad reaction with the paint on the car. Ive tried using some automotive products like Autoglym intense tar remover, the tar just wont shift!! Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
01-01-13, 04:21 PM
#5
I've used it for years on bugs and tire boogers (track car).
seems to be fine and doesn't hurt paint.
also listed on some of the debadging threads.... to remove the tape.
IMHO yes.
seems to be fine and doesn't hurt paint.
also listed on some of the debadging threads.... to remove the tape.
IMHO yes.
01-25-13, 07:50 AM
#7
Why not be safe and invest in some quality bug/ bug & tar remover that is MEANT to be used on your paint.
Some products that come to mind are Chemical Guys Bug Bugger and Tar Remover, Poorboy's World Bug Squash, Einszett 1Z Anti-Insekt Bug + Tar Remover, Tar X - just to name a few.
Some products that come to mind are Chemical Guys Bug Bugger and Tar Remover, Poorboy's World Bug Squash, Einszett 1Z Anti-Insekt Bug + Tar Remover, Tar X - just to name a few.
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01-26-13, 02:05 AM
#8
Lexus Test Driver
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Pretty hard to get hold of some of the stuff you mentioned here in the UK. The most popular product here is the Autoglym Tar Remover which does not seem to work for me. Also many people have said Tardis is amazing, but ive had bad effects with my previous car. The tar and grit literally dissolved but it also left weird cracks in my paint.
02-20-13, 10:33 AM
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Its not the availability. Its the fact that most couriers dont deliver to my house as the postcode is not mainland. Costs a lot LOL. Finally got my tar spots taken care of though, found some AS Tardis at my dads!
02-21-13, 02:51 PM
#12
Why not be safe and invest in some quality bug/ bug & tar remover that is MEANT to be used on your paint.
Some products that come to mind are Chemical Guys Bug Bugger and Tar Remover, Poorboy's World Bug Squash, Einszett 1Z Anti-Insekt Bug + Tar Remover, Tar X - just to name a few.
Some products that come to mind are Chemical Guys Bug Bugger and Tar Remover, Poorboy's World Bug Squash, Einszett 1Z Anti-Insekt Bug + Tar Remover, Tar X - just to name a few.
02-22-13, 09:30 PM
#15
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
Their web site also says,
What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 Multi-Use Product on?
WD-40 Multi-Use Product can be used on just about everything. It is safe to use on metal, rubber, wood and plastic. It can also be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40 Multi-Use Product.
WD-40 Multi-Use Product can be used on just about everything. It is safe to use on metal, rubber, wood and plastic. It can also be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40 Multi-Use Product.
Last edited by DunWkg; 02-22-13 at 09:36 PM. Reason: added info
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