{"id":37,"date":"2010-02-28T10:17:28","date_gmt":"2010-02-28T15:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=37"},"modified":"2016-11-16T13:38:03","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T18:38:03","slug":"stoners-tarminator-not-just-for-removing-tar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/stoners-tarminator-not-just-for-removing-tar\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoner&#8217;s Tarminator&#8230; Not Just for Removing Tar!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is always that time that comes along when your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-properly-use-a-clay-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\">clay bar<\/a> just isn\u2019t enough to remove the contamination at task. For example, say you have some road tar, sap, grease, adhesive (from old stickers, pin stripes, emblems, etc) or an area loaded with bugs and grime, using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Stoner-M20\/Tarminator-P127\/14-oz-S1\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stoner\u2019s Tarminator <\/a>directly on the surface can help to safely remove the bonded contamination.<\/p>\n<p>When using <strong>Stoner\u2019s Tarminator<\/strong> I will first make sure the area I am working on has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wash-and-wax-in-60-minutes-featuring-optimum-no-rinse\/\" target=\"_blank\">washed<\/a> and free of dirt particles to further assure no damage is caused. Then with the surface still damp, I will spray a liberal amount of Tarminator directly onto the surface and let dwell for 30-45 seconds to break up the contamination.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Stoner-M20\/Tarminator-P127\/14-oz-S1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Stoner Tarminator sprayed on stubborn contamination\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar001.JPG\" alt=\"Stoner Tarminator sprayed on stubborn contamination\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Stoner-M20\/Tarminator-P127\/14-oz-S1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Stoner Tarminator sprayed on stubborn contamination\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar002.JPG\" alt=\"Stoner Tarminator sprayed on stubborn contamination\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next I will use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/DI-Microfiber-M13\/All-Purpose-Towel-P103\/16-x-16-S1\/\" target=\"_blank\">DI All Purpose Microfiber Towel <\/a>to wipe away the surface and check for complete removal. If the affected area needs more cleaning, I will repeat the process above but will use less product.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Stoner Tarminator contamination removal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar003.JPG\" alt=\"Stoner Tarminator contamination removal\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After final removal, I will then grab my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/DI-Accessories-M12\/Gentle-Fine-Grade-Clay-P347\/180-g-S1\/\" target=\"_blank\">DI Fine Grade Clay Bar <\/a>and go over the surface again using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Optimum-OPT-M36\/Instant-Detailer-Gloss-Enhancer-P286\/17-oz-S1\/\">Optimum Instant Detailer<\/a> as a clay lube to assure the surface is prepped and ready for any polishing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Claying with Optimum Instant Detailer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar007.JPG\" alt=\"Claying with Optimum Instant Detailer\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><br \/>\nStoner Tarminator is completely clear coat safe. It will remove silicone, oils, and wax build up without damaging any exterior trim.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So whether you\u2019re a weekend warrior or a professional detailer, having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Stoner-M20\/Tarminator-P127\/14-oz-S1\/\">Stoner\u2019s Tarminator<\/a> in your arsenal is a must. I know I use it on almost all of my details somewhere on the car given how versatile and safe this product is.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Dirty under carriage area before detail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar004.JPG\" alt=\"Dirty under carriage area before detail\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Dirty under carriage area after detail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/photos\/djmayo\/Tar008.JPG\" alt=\"Dirty under carriage area after detail\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have any additional comments or questions on Stoner&#8217;s Tarminator or the process, please submit your reply in the comment box below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people think that Stoner&#8217;s Tarminator is just for removing tar, but it actually works great for other contamination as well. 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