Well as the title say's I'm kind of screwed right now. I just moved to Washington State and until I purchase a home I am not permitted to wash vehicles at my current residence and even if I did I would need a long hose to do it. I just drove across country (Georgia) and my Z was on a trailer but got super dirty and has a tar like substance on a few areas. I tried to use the car wash on base (just the water gun not the brush) and let the foam soak but it still didn't work.

Any ideas?

 

Invest in Optimum No Rinse Wash.

 

^interesting

 

2nd.

ONR is great for these situations. I live in an apt. and its a great alternative to heading to my office for a full wash. It also lets me keep the car clean in the winter by doing an ONR wash in the parking garage.

I was REALLY skeptical at first, but it def. works well. I use ONR and the two bucket method.

 

OP - are you asking how to get the tar off?

they make a bug/tar remover that you can get at an auto parts store like Pep Boys. that should remove the tar you are refering to.

 

No, just ideas on how to wash in my situation.

 

I do not like shortcuts to a proper soap and water car wash. That said, ask in your regional forum for a car wash recommendation or detailer.

 

dawn dish washing soap ... it is very concentrated so it will take everythign off your car, it takes off the wax but then just buy some polish from zaino and you will be AMAZED

 

But optimum no rinse it is some awesome stuff. Word is CG might make some.<straight from the horses mouth.

 

Weird these products normally scare me.

 

There is nothing to be scared about, it's a tried and true product. Many professional detailers use this product daily, it's not a QD if you're thinking that. There are in-depth instructions and reviews on Autopia.org that have shown no marring or swirls over time.

 

Sounds good to me then. I will order some, get a couple buckets, micro fiber cloths n stuff and go to town.

 

As mentioned, ONR FTW!

 

Griot's Garage has a new waterless car wash. You might check it out at www.griotsgarage.com.

Les

 

I just want to list a few tips for you:

1.) Create a large spray bottle of appropriately rationed ONR. Now, you can pre-soak panels to remove any thick grime and/or dirt. This will limit the potential for marring, which is what proper washing is all about.

2.) Do the wheels/tire/wheel wells separately, I usually do them first. You can use an old terry cloth for these parts, you don't necessary need a bucket. I use two old cloths as well as the spray bottle of ONR. Spray on and agitate with cloth 1, then remove with the second cloth.

 

Well I ordered the ONR from autogeek and then a DI Package: Porter Cable 7424 Starter Kit, Menzerna: PO106ff Ceramic Clear Coat Polish and a couple Waffle Weave Drying Towels.

 

go to your local auto store buy Turtle Wax, worked wonders for me when the tape glue melted onto my car.......get the Turtle wax that takes out tree sap

 

its poor boys spray and rinse.