Stoner Tarminator question.

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Hey guys, got a call today from a man that just wants his car washed and waxed. It's a track only car and he said the tar on it is pretty bad from the slicks on the rear. He also mentioned that the front and rear of the car has a wrap on it to protect from chips and such.

So I picked up some Tarminator today and was reading the directions and it said to be careful around adhesives and decals. So I don't want to risk having the edges peel up after using it. So what do you guys think about even using it on the wrap itself?
 
Could you just tape up the edges of the wrap? Even double tape it.
 
Y2KSVT said:
Could you just tape up the edges of the wrap? Even double tape it.
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Only problem I see is the the adhesive breaking up because of the Tarminator. I'll try it though. My other concern is using it directly on the wrap. I may just have to stick with claying those parts or using a less aggressive product.
 
rider9195 said:
Only problem I see is the the adhesive breaking up because of the Tarminator. I'll try it though. My other concern is using it directly on the wrap. I may just have to stick with claying those parts or using a less aggressive product.
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-I personally wouldn't use Tarminator or clay on the PPF (wrap)

-Try this on the PPF, if in a rush...might even be available OTC
Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover, rubber scuff remover, boot scuff eraser

Or...if you've got some time to order:

-Premier Mobile Group's PF1 Film Cleanse (recommended as the best by all PPF manufacturers)
-XPel's PPF Cleaner

:)

Bob
 
I've just recently used Tarminator to remove decals from an older police car and the decals came right off. The stuff really eats up the adhesive so I would be really careful around the decals. It will probably eat the tape up too if you try to tape off the decals. I would probably spray a rag and use the rag to apply the Tarminator and let it set just for a little while and keep wiping and repeating the process until the stains are removed.
 
To be sure it doesn't remove the adhesive (because it will) I would suggest claying the areas to remove the tar....really your only option. Since most of the tar removers are citrus based.....chances are they will all do damage to the adhesive. You can also try OPC...citrus based, but not as concentrated with adhesive removers.
 
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll probably spray on a MF towel and wipe on the painted surfaces and just use clay on the rest.
 
rider9195 said:
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll probably spray on a MF towel and wipe on the painted surfaces and just use clay on the rest.
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By: "just use clay on the rest"...Do you mean the PPF?

If so...Hope your 'claying-session' doesn't induce marring to it. (fingers crossed)

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
By: "just use clay on the rest"...Do you mean the PPF?

If so...Hope your 'claying-session' doesn't induce marring to it. (fingers crossed)

:)

Bob
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My plan at the moment. But, will have to see what it looks like and do a small test spot where it isn't noticeable.
 
Please update this thread when you're done and let us know how it turns out.
 
Listen to Bob, he knows his stuff, I wouldn't clay the wrap.


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The owner said it was a Porsche and I am wondering now if on there from the factory like a clear bra. But he did say it was a wrap.

I'll keep you guys updated.
 
rider9195 said:
The owner said it was a Porsche and I am wondering now if on there from the factory like a clear bra. But he did say it was a wrap.

I'll keep you guys updated.
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The all important update...would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!

PS...Something to think about:
A factory wrap just might be the equivalent to/another name for:
PPF ('clear bra material")..."Clean" accordingly, IMHO.


Good Luck, BTW...This could lead to further job (detailing: "road-course/track" Porsches) opportunities...$$$

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
The all important update...would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!

PS...Something to think about:
A factory wrap just might be the equivalent to/another name for:
PPF ('clear bra material")..."Clean" accordingly, IMHO.


Good Luck, BTW...Could lead to further job opportunities...$$$

:)

Bob
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Thanks Bob! I will have to get some more details on it when possible.
 
rider9195 said:
Thanks Bob! I will have to get some more details on it when possible.
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One other thing, if you don't mind...

Try not to get any Tarminator on any of the polycarbonate vehicle parts (Head/tail/turn-signal lenses, for example)!

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
One other thing, if you don't mind...

Try not to get any Tarminator on any of the polycarbonate vehicle parts (Head/tail/turn-signal lenses, for example)!

:)

Bob
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What kind of problems will Tarminator cause on polycarbonate, and what exactly is polycarbonate? A type of hard plastic used mostly in lenses, I assume? Will most heavy solvents cause problems on them, or is it specific to Tarminator?
 
davidc11291 said:
What kind of problems will Tarminator cause on polycarbonate, and what exactly is polycarbonate? A type of hard plastic used mostly in lenses, I assume? Will most heavy solvents cause problems on them, or is it specific to Tarminator?
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Please see this thread, post#7, for a partial list of what will damage/is incompatible with polycarbonate.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/40687-removing-paint-completely.html

Xylene, an ingredient/chemical in Tarminator, is on this list.


:)

Bob
 
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