HedgehogSandwich adi Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Does anyone know if using WD40 on paintwork has any ill effects? I've just been using it on my sills to get rid of those damn tar spots whilst i've still got skin left on my fingers. Its a lot better than rubbing with wax (after all it is a degreaseant) but i just wondered if it does any harm. I've only done one sill so no harm done anyway adi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Never had any reaction before : RSTurbo (Mainly engine bay but also inside door closure etc where I didn't want to WASH) or on my bikes etc (ALWAYS use it on rear wheel to remove chain grease - doesn't affect painted wheel) Of course DOES leave oily residue so can't really paint/wax etc without washing off first . . ! ????????????????????????????? (BUT no guarantee obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Talking of tar spots, I've just tried some Turtle Wax spray on Tar and Insect remover ................. superb stuff. Leave it for a minute to soak in and then it comes right off from wiping with a clean cloth. I'd recommend it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Starting to sound like the 'Shopping Channel' ? "I USE IT ON ALL MY HOUSEHOLD SURFACES AND IT BRINGS THEM UP A' TREAT EVERY TIME" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Starting to sound like the 'Shopping Channel' ? "I USE IT ON ALL MY HOUSEHOLD SURFACES AND IT BRINGS THEM UP A' TREAT EVERY TIME" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 6, 2002 Share Posted April 6, 2002 I've never tried that bug'n'tar remover before. Does it take off any wax/polish as well? And no, I've never had any problems with WD40 and paint. With the exception of getting the smears off afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Quote: from Matt Harwood on 7:07 pm on April 6, 2002[br]I've never tried that bug'n'tar remover before. Does it take off any wax/polish as well? And no, I've never had any problems with WD40 and paint. With the exception of getting the smears off afterwards! Hasn't done in my experience. As soon as I've wipes the stuff away and checked all the tar has gone I immediately wash the area down so as no to leave anything on the paintwork for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgehogSandwich adi Posted April 8, 2002 Author Share Posted April 8, 2002 I tried some Autoglym intensive tar remover afterwards. It works but there seemed to be a strange grey film/dust coming off as well (pearlescent white paint), even though id just washed it. Needless to say i havent used it since. I dont really trust petrol based stuff. adi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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