How to clean grime off car - follow up

coolboarder · 11-07-2007

I posted a message couple days ago asking for advice on how to clean those ugly brownish grime off the car, a few people made suggestions on tar remover before the server crashed. I figured I should give it a try before taking the car to a detailer - though I hate the idea of detailing the car since I only have 1500 miles on it.

I tried couple auto supply stores but they don't have the brands that folks suggested, the store clerk recommended the Stoner Tarminator. The label on the can says it is safe for clear coat so I figured what the heck.

Amazing, less than 1 min after I sprayed on the stuff, the brownish stuff that I scrubbed for hours but could not get off, they just started running off, I merely had to use a towel to wipe it clean. Of course, I rinsed the area with water and waxed it. If it doesn't do any long term damage, this is a wonderful product. It would be cool if they have similar stuff that can clean the wheels the same way.

Paul · 11-07-2007

Glad to hear you got a result

**etyu** · 11-07-2007

Thanks for the tip Coolboarder. Here's the website: http://www.tarminator.com/

VitaminT · 11-08-2007

They have a pretty good glass cleaner too.

**alroumi** · 11-08-2007

Thanks for the tip, I use the meguiars detail line or Autogylm which is reccomended for Aston Martin's and Bentley's.

Baron7700 · 11-08-2007

Mothers Wire Wax Chrome Polisher. Works great on chrome, and I used it on my alloys a couple time. Spray it on, wash the car, come back rinse it off. Clean wheels. For me I do It twice. Then the couple of little dots of stuff i just wipe with a rag and it comes right off as it is already seperated just ddint run off.

coolboarder · 11-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

Mothers Wire Wax Chrome Polisher. Works great on chrome, and I used it on my alloys a couple time.

By "alloys" you mean the regular wheels or the chrome ones? I have the regular AMG wheels, the polisher should work on them, right? Thanks for the tip.

wolf · 11-08-2007

wd-40 on a rag works fine for me to clean rims.

11-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
coolboarder SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	How to clean grime off car - follow up I posted a message couple days ago asking for advice on how to clean those ugly brownish grime off the car, a few people made suggestions on tar remover before the server crashed. I figured I should give it a try before taking the car to a detailer - though I hate the idea of detailing the car since I only have 1500 miles on it. I tried couple auto supply stores but they don't have the brands that folks suggested, the store clerk recommended the Stoner Tarminator. The label on the can says it is safe for clear coat so I figured what the heck. Amazing, less than 1 min after I sprayed on the stuff, the brownish stuff that I scrubbed for hours but could not get off, they just started running off, I merely had to use a towel to wipe it clean. Of course, I rinsed the area with water and waxed it. If it doesn't do any long term damage, this is a wonderful product. It would be cool if they have similar stuff that can clean the wheels the same way.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Thanks for the tip Coolboarder. Here's the website: http://www.tarminator.com/ __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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Paul Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 140 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad to hear you got a result

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They have a pretty good glass cleaner too.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Mothers Wire Wax Chrome Polisher. Works great on chrome, and I used it on my alloys a couple time. Spray it on, wash the car, come back rinse it off. Clean wheels. For me I do It twice. Then the couple of little dots of stuff i just wipe with a rag and it comes right off as it is already seperated just ddint run off.

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wolf SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wd-40 on a rag works fine for me to clean rims.

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