CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE: MEGUIARS BUG & TAR VS APC/DEGREASER

[@guaranteedworstcardetailin6793]

Back in the 80' and 90's we use to use gas to get tar off and WD40 on motorcycle and car wheels to keep oil sling and road grime from sticking. We also used it on lower car panels to keep tar from sticking to the panels. We have came along way. Great video Jimbo

[@jeannec9112]

Wd40 works like a charm!

[@2011TRUTH]

Gasoline is honestly just fine. I paint occasionally and I sometimes have to use it as a thinner. It’s actually kind of weak compared to other thinners. (Mineral spirits/paint thinner such as Xylene) If the chemical that you use to clean the paint is less aggressive than the chemical used to thin the paint with, you would almost have to douse the paint to remove any of it. However you’re very likely removing some clear coat but it’s literally no worse than wet sanding and in this case gasoline was probably the best thing (least aggressive thing) you could have used. Great work

[@romans828.]

Wasted my time with gasoline. Worthless.

[@royperez179]

Learn this trick from my dad when i was a kid. Pops is from the old school. Used Gas to clean everything lol!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

It works well on most stuff if you can manage the smell

[@blue_samoa]

I always use gas to remove tar off my cars. Works every single time!!! Great job, Pal!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

thank you!

[@mathieufortin67]

It’s awesome you were honest about the fix! It’s nice to see a more behind the scenes video. A lot of channels like Pantheorganizer I find make AWESOME videos and content but they’re all in best case scenarios and there’s no comparison or critiques on the product. Your work is great! @autodetailingpodcast

[@autodetailingpodcast]

I appreciate that!

[@whitepearlautodetailing4745]

I am happy you did this video. 95% of Bug & tar will fail with this kind of dry tar on the paint. it is obvious that you need a petroleum dissolver. I advise you to try Rain-X bugs and tar remover it is solvent and working safely on the paint a try it on both silver and black cars the tar was there over a year and easily it has dissolved and removed it. you can also try to do Rain-X bugs and tar remover vs Citrol 266 Degreaser it will be a fair test, in my opinion, one spray both of them on paint wait for 30-60 seconds scrub with bug sponge and pressure wash it. I have tried this it works even on dry Cement and concrete. also, there are other effective products for tar removing such as GUNK spray can bug & tar and CYCLO Bug & Tar Clean (Extra strength creamy Formula) both of them are also solvent based and cheap and very strong spray aerosol. Gasoline leaves spot behind and you have to do 1 step polishing, I was doing that for the past 20 years until I discovered these products.

[@MirandaDetailing]

I would totally Lacquer thinner also! I've done that for years! It doesn't harm the paint the way people think. I also use Gyeon Tar which I now LOVE!

[@gregorybrown6048]

Wd40 works great. It's all I've ever used. Yes it will eat whatever sealant or wax you have but it works. Just always and I mean always wash with a car soap afterwards to clean the wd40 oil and to neutralize the area. Great video

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Good to know.

[@whatmattersmost6725]

Jimbo thank you for being real and do what you need to do to get the job done! Keep this up!! I like you being honest something rare on KZbin!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks for that. Means a lot.

[@Des420]

Goo-Gone. Always been my go-to for strange strange road grime on my vehicle or anything with adhesive. It smells better than gas (citrus), and works really well.

[@hallmarksdetailingllc8078]

Paint Thinner aka Mineral Spirits will remove the tar, bugs, adhesives, road paint, etc. And it's 100% safe for the clear coat. Gasoline will make the clear coat tacky, and soften it. But it will reharden in a few days/weeks.

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

Dear sir ...the.paint thinner is the same as we call mineral.spirits? I think in europe we call it white spirit. All of those are different names.of the same thing??? Kind reegards

[@tomlead8757]

Paint thinners will dissolve the paint as these are what are used to reduce the paints consistency to atomise through a gun. I DO NOT RECOMEND that thinners are used anywhere near your paint or plastics!

[@adnanmoazzem4146]

Exact same experience today, in meguiars defence it was able to pull out some of the smaller tar easily, where my APC failed. But couldn’t get rid of the bigger one. One question, can rubbing heavily with a microfibre cloth remove clear coat ?

[@renecuevas4128]

My dad always use Gas ,,,,it always work 4 him except the smell that no one at home like. Love ur passion for clean cars.......

[@reflectivedetailing5936]

You did it the right way... heavy tar like that needs gas or diesel to remove. Easy, fast and effective with no damage. Just messy lol I enjoy your videos my friend.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thank you!

[@g.osiris1615]

I don't see this as a fail because we all learn't something new today. 👍 Good job.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

thats true. thanks

[@frankoesterreicher6907]

Another great video man, thanks for keeping it real. Totally a real world situation, with a real world solution. I dig it, keep up the awesome work! 👍

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks for that! Appreciate it.

[@banjo1017]

You have to do like cheap ceramic coatings soon..... Like Mr fix it eBay coating.. Vs what coating you use for your details

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Yes. In the works

[@Calendyr]

Forensic Detailing did a test with Mr Fix it and it's absolute crap ;)

[@nicholascroft520]

I had this on one of my old cars. I used methylated spirits to get it off. Washed it after, clayed and polished. Came up a treat

[@gymaprilia]

At the end of the day the customer happy They had a problem & you had a solution. It may not be pretty ,but it works... I always use paint thinner & gasoline.. also if you can get acid from somewhere it cleans everything really good.

[@kyhermit]

You're doing a great job with this new series of videos, keep 'em coming.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thank you. More to come!

[@truthseekerstv9525]

Wd40 works good as well .

[@jperez7499]

Jimbo, maybe I missed it, but what would you recommend using other than Gasoline to remove that contaminant? I Enjoy your experiments/comparisons immensely.

[@KM-nq8hy]

I have a white diamond Silverado and had almost identical road tar on the lower of my vehicle... I used the Turtle Wax Bug &Tar and much like your vid nothing happen at first. I could scrape very hard with my thumbnail and get small particles off and that was about it. I then decided to let the product sit for a little longer(15 min or so) and tar was slowly breaking down. I eventually had to use a synthetic clay bar while the product was on the vehicle to get good results but it took about 50 minutes to an hour and that was just the one side.

[@ShainaReed30]

In the body shop we used to always use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or an aerosol can of oven cleaner lol. There’s always more ways than one to do things. You just have to balance out the pros and cons of each.

[@nds101122]

Hey Jimbo, what do you think would do less damage to the clear coat the gasoline or carb cleaner?

[@bigguwapbrixks187]

Wd40 would do great man and Thanks for being honest

[@hacktay21]

if you did that to a blac car could the haze be buffed out?

[@stimpynguyen4419]

I came across some heavy tar and even the carpro tarX couldn’t remove. But good old fashion WD-40 did the trick.

[@GRH316]

In situations like that if it’s got more tar than Route 66 we’ve either used wax and grease remover or AP thinner

[@autodetailingpodcast]

this was def the case

[@SuperMisque]

What type of bottles do I get that the sprayer won't be damaged by chems

[@AbbyMom100]

Citrol 266, caustic a little, but not for the clear coat, just for the wax. cost about the same as Meguiars , little more.

[@kenritola1086]

In Florida the main problem is Love Bugs, not tar, If you remove those things in a day their Ph changes and etches the paint. So, how does it do on the "Bug Removal" part of the label?

[@saintghost]

does it (petrol) works on bugs? because I have cementary on my hood.

[@SteveFerr525]

I use Purple power boat and car wash for everything. I dilute it and use it to clean my kitchen counters, I use it to clean my car interior, it’s great on my bathroom mirror lol I even use it to wash my microfiber cloths wash n the wash machine.

[@RodeoRides]

Use to run a tri axle dump and did paving, diesel fuel will be your friend.

[@superbrbable]

Rapid Remover - RapidTac RAPID REMOVER Adhesive Remover - also works great on tar, sap, Overspray, etc etc

[@autodetailingpodcast]

It’s pretty expensive tho isn’t it?

[@lablancjc]

Awesome fix. Never thought to do that.

[@jmmss90]

I’ve used paint thinner 🙃, but worked just as good as the gasoline

[@chipdr911]

Real world solution. Enjoying these videos!

[@R3sp3ct801]

What would you prefer to use for a wax/sealant? Meguires Ultimate Fast Finish Or Meguires Ultimate Wax(paste or liquid). Love your channel thus far just started watching about a week ago.

[@stevendavies373]

Since when does a apc remove tar , never in my experience lol

[@autodetailingpodcast]

every once and a while ill get lucky

[@richardvacanti4265]

Maybe you could have tried one of those little bug remover pads and it would help the product a little bit

[@richardjones3112]

Good honest video,subbed.

[@williammercer394]

Note to self: carry gasoline even if you don't have a gas pressure washer lol😉

[@STSbrah]

I've used gas so many times. It's bad for the paint over time and will need correction right away. It works amazing. I had to remove a sticker bombed hood from residue.

[@Upstateyota]

At least you were honest! Lol

[@james6jewel]

You should have tried LA awesome straight

[@raimo5091]

Bug and tar removers are meant to remove bugs and tree sap/tar. What you are working with is pitch from asphalt which is not tar. You need pitch remover for that because no APC or bug remover is going to touch this thing.

[@Ezeke_]

What type of a apc is that?

[@richardseem7948]

jimbo u should try citrol 266.absolutely no effort jumbo.

[@Neur0bit]

Rapid remover would prob work, but then again, so does gasoline and it's a heck of a lot cheaper... 😊 Another great video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks!

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

Denali is a trim level, not a truck in itself. GMC makes Denali versions of the Sierra, Yukon, Canyon, Terrain, and Acadia. Denali basically means: "I want a Cadillac, but I'm not a stuck-up DB, so I'll get the Denali version instead."

[@lintunlin27]

try to remove the tar with APC? where the idea comes from?

[@1ronhall]

Jimbo, thanks for another excellent video. I watch and learn, so thanks!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks Ron!

[@GMDetails]

Don't you have solvent tar remover? In the uk thats a simple task with tar and glue remover, APC does nothing as you found.

[@verdantacres4460]

Kerosene, Turtle Wax bug and tar

[@supercharged00gtp]

As long as you get the gas off quickly you are fine. When you are on the fly and have to be fast on your feet, we do what we need to do.

[@Big_Old_Dog]

I find the only solvents that work on hardened tar are pure petroleum based - they look and smell like liquid wrench - Gunk makes one called Tar N Bug. Seems like if Tar is first in the title its like an oil solvent.

[@hookinbass2121]

give lacquer thinner a try

[@AntLive29]

"I'm gonna rub one out"!

[@icurt06]

Back in the day before all the products a lot of do it yourselfers used gasoline to clean with!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

im a little old school and have found a lot of uses for gas!

[@andyk9883]

Yes kills weeds on driveways and doesn't give you Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma like Roundup

[@MyGuyKirby]

Jumbo. That car drove over a recent asphalt section that was recently laid. When your tar product did not touch and the sound when you rubbed with the glove were indicators that this was not normal tar. Look sometime at asphalt machine and you will see that exact brown stain. As suggested by others diesel fuel works, they use same to clean up tools on asphalt jobs. Most do not carry diesel for good reason. Try Citrol degreaser as often mentioned by others. Demo was not a failure of products, it was just hard stuff!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Agreed! Thanks man!

[@Samuelfish2k]

thomkirby What do you mean by ‘most do not carry diesel for good reason’?

[@MyGuyKirby]

Most auto detailers do not carry along diesel fuel (DF) unless they drive diesel trucks. DF is not as flammable as gasoline but does still have an oily base and is a real mess to clean up. Now with being more sensitive to environment issues getting DF on the ground is something to avoid. But for a old method used for many, DF was and can be a way to soften and remove oil-based stains. See it all the time around asphalt crews and did use it myself working in the oilfield jobs many years ago. And when you do use either Gasoline or DF, please take care and use protective gloves. That holds true of just filling up your diesel trucks and autos.

[@Samuelfish2k]

thomkirby The 1 good thing about diesel compared to regular gasoline is that it’s nowhere near as harmful if inhaled. History reminds us of this, as the Nazis were stupid enough to use diesel for their so called gas chamber exterminations that anyone with a brain knows were completely impossible any way you slice it!

[@aaronbates8136]

Solvent...tar & wax remover. Totally safe for paint & will take that tar off with ease.👊 like the videos. 👍

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks!

[@swootse]

The best tar remover/degreaser even for automobiles? Waterless hand cleaner! GoJo or Zep. Easy and not harmful. Not so great on bugs.

[@mujjuman]

thanks for honest review

[@milinichsautodetail3124]

Honestly man Gasoline is the only thing that touches tar that’s caked on this bad!

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Yup yup

[@madwax1360]

Dedicated tar removers you'd be there for hours...the gas cut right to the chase, great job!

[@Antaire]

Diesel works great too

[@bryanburz2851]

Keep this rolling

[@renecuevas4128]

Jimbo look like highway paint. We can hear when u scrubbed😁

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

Citrol 266 and instantly gone...and safe for paint

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Still need to try that stuff.

[@charlesaviles2138]

Yeah!!! Scott from Dallas Paint Correction use it all the time...👍

[@mikechafe419]

Citrol 266 is not ‘technically safe for paint’. It must be flushed immediately after use or it will soften the clear coat. This is according toScott from Dallas Paint who checked with Schaffer , the manufacturer of Citrol. Check out his last video on the subject.

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

What’s citron 266

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

@@Aquatic_Amigo it a citrus based orange degreaser, and it behaiv as alla the degreasers but it is very effective in tar , bygs, smoke removal, emblems e.t.c.......but as all the proffesional products has some things you need to be carefull as alla defreasers...not dry in the paint not use it on interior soft plastiks e.t.c.... you can also buy the aerosol version

[@Mikekhoh]

Kerosene too can solve road tar problems

[@LMDTVNetwork]

You can also use goofoff

[@GainingDespair]

2:36 I think we have a winner

[@supersportjames9452]

Man this was perfect! I’m in California and I detail a lot of hot rodders cars and straight up drifters cars etc. left over tar from a burnout or donuts are the worst! Defiantly carrying gas with me from now on

[@autodetailingpodcast]

🤙🏻

[@hecmaelirodriguez3781]

I been in that same situation and i did the same

[@romans828.]

Let me tell you guys a fact!!! None of this crap on any KZbin channel will remove the road tar " droplets" off my car! Not a damn one. I had to take it to a detailer and pay $400 including a total detail job as well as removing the tar droplets. He used none of this crap. He had a squeeze bottle containing a white past product. He rubbed it on and wiped it off. Easy peasy.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Ok cool story

[@billkhan6333]

Use autosmart tardis very good at removing tar

[@LonTierney]

Gasoline: $3-$4/gallon. Win.

[@htconex19062012]

Love your videos keep it up🧐😇

[@autodetailingpodcast]

thanks!

[@meandthemrs7403]

Diesel, kerosene or Gunk aerosol engine degreaser might have worked.

[@TelaKalleoy]

thanks

[@jonknapp1846]

That was awesome honestly

[@ludensoldetailing]

Try citroel VS stoners tar next !

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Apex Detail has a video on that

[@toly24]

Nevermind you did

[@deepclean5335]

Next time use easy off oven cleaner

[@autodetailingpodcast]

That’s a good one. I didn’t wanna leave the job and come back so I was trying to use what I had on board.

[@jaybee2812]

The real world my man, it’s not all ph balanced and beautiful in the real world lol

[@Truth_Spoken]

Well I learned something new

[@puddinmonster8879]

Acetone would have worked and would be better fornthe paint

[@deusdeditrodriguez4301]

DW 40 works.....try it...instead gasoline.

[@PetesZ400]

Citrol 266 for the win

[@suz9094]

Haha Haha. One of the funniest videos. Its not even tar. LMAO

[@xraylax]

Kudos for posting your fails to

[@Georgie-ye7wp]

Meguiars bug and tar vs turtle wax bug and tar next!!!!!

[@donwilliams5841]

Mineral spirits might have worked. JMHO..

[@kj666ful]

Thx 🤨👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Calendyr]

Looks like tar to me. Commercial tar removers are usually useless. Tar-X works well. Otherwise ya, solvents but if you have Tar-X you should not need anything else. I always carry acetone and lacquer thinner with me just in case the dedicated product fails. I have had to use them for things like unremovable sap or unremovable paint splashes on the car before.

[@Samuelfish2k]

Calendyr Highly doubt Tar X would’ve made a dent in that.

[@Calendyr]

Samuelfish I don't know, I have never seen it not work.

[@jeffrye06]

Try Thinner faster and easy

[@eddiel7033]

That looked like asphalt not tar.