Removing film from a car body: useful tips

Where do spots come from?

Bitumen is a resin-like substance that is part of asphalt. You can get bitumen dirt on your car in the following ways:

• drive on freshly laid asphalt;
• in the summer, in the heat, ride on a heated road surface;
• get sprayed from a truck that is carrying bitumen.

All three of these options are quite possible. If you had to drive through such areas, you need to stop and check on the body for any splashes, stains or pieces of bitumen. At this stage, while they are fresh, they can be cleaned with a damp cloth without consequences.

If stains remain untouched or undetected, they will be much more difficult to remove. Old splashes will have to be dealt with in several stages.

Defects in the application of paints and varnishes

Polish for removing light defects in car paintwork

Improper painting techniques during body repairs can also lead to defects in the vehicle's paintwork. And there can be a lot of such reasons. Violation of any of the stages of body repair will easily cause damage to the paintwork. And it is not at all necessary that the defects will be obvious and visible right away. It is likely that they may appear after some time. Here are a few factors that influence the occurrence of this type of damage:

• Incorrectly selected paint material

What is the danger of resin on the body?

Bitumen is a fairly aggressive substance and, when it gets on varnish and paint, it begins to eat away. If fresh traces of bitumen can be removed without problems, then after a couple of hours you will have to try to ensure that no yellow marks remain from them. If about a day has passed, then you will have to work in several stages, but this does not guarantee an ideal result.

This is where bitumen blotch removal substances come to the rescue. But the range of drugs is so wide that the driver may be confused which one to choose. Our review of ten options will come in handy.

If the stain cannot be removed, you will have to polish the surface until the marks disappear. Then you need to select paint and paint over the affected area.

If it is very hot outside, the bitumen penetrates into the coating even faster.

Insects

In spring and summer, drivers often encounter the problem of insects sticking to the car body. Unfortunately, such contamination is very difficult to wash off even on the windshield, using a special chemical.

Some insects produce very dangerous acids that can seriously corrode your car's paint. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave insect contamination on the body for a long time. If insects are stuck to your car, they need to be washed off as soon as possible.

Car windshield: Repair or replacement

We do not recommend that you remove insects from paintwork yourself. Especially if the insect contamination is not fresh and has already been on the body for several days. It is better to go to a car wash, where specialists will effectively clean the body without the risk of damaging the body paint.

How to choose?

You need to carefully select chemicals for removing bitumen stains so as not to choose an ineffective substance at a high price,

The following recommendations will help with this:

• If there are not very many contaminants and they are fresh, even folk remedies (gasoline, white spirit, etc.) will do. Although the cleaning process will not be the most pleasant. The larger the stains or their area, the stronger the chemical you need to use.
• A high price does not always mean efficiency. To make your choice easier, the best products have been compiled into a rating of the most effective ones.
• Impact on coating. Before treating a large area with chemicals, it is recommended to test it in an inconspicuous place. It is quite possible that a strong substance will dissolve not only the resin, but also the paint and varnish.
• Terms of Use. It is better to use chemicals not in enclosed spaces; as a rule, all these substances have a strong smell. Also, drugs have temperature restrictions. At low or too high temperatures, some can dissolve the paint of the coating. Also, you should not carry out procedures in direct sunlight.
• Use protective gloves and carefully read the instructions for the product before you start working with it.

After removing the bitumen dirt, the body must be polished and henceforth use protective polishing, wax, “liquid glass” - then in case of subsequent contamination, the bitumen will be easier to remove.

Mechanical defects in paintwork

Mechanical damage has a rather negative impact on the condition of the body, since in a very short time it leads to corrosion and rusting of the metal. Here we are talking about damage, chips, dents that touched layers of putty, primer or even metal. Internal grinding and thermal radiation irradiation will help to avoid the development of corrosion. An anti-corrosion primer must be used. The final finishing layer is the enamel.

Road debris and salt-containing deicers can also cause serious body damage followed by corrosion. To remove such defects from both small areas and entire elements of the car body, it is necessary to thoroughly sand the damaged surface and apply a new paint coating.

comparison table

The table shows approximate prices for the drugs in our rating.

So, if resin dirt appears on the surface of the car, the driver needs to get rid of it as quickly as possible before the bitumen begins to eat into the paint. A list of the 10 most popular and working auto chemicals for bitumen removal will help you choose the most effective option.

Eggs

The eggs are very aggressive to the paintwork of the car. So during the holidays it is better to hide the car away from home. We also do not recommend parking the car under the windows of the house or next to the playground. After all, in ordinary life, it is unlikely that someone will throw eggs at your car. More often than not, it might just be a childish prank. But this is not a harmless joke for your car.

The fact is that whites and yolks are based on an acidic environment. They can corrode the surface of the paintwork.

See also: 40 unusual ways to use WD-40

Eggs can also leave large, very noticeable stains on the body. If you do not wash away the contamination from the eggs, the paint layer on the car can be seriously damaged.

In addition, shells broken on the body can also damage the car's paint. Do not try to wipe such dirt with a rag. This will damage the paintwork 100 percent. Your task is to remove dirt from the body using special chemicals.

Methods for cleaning the engine and car body

We all love cars and the vast majority of us love it when the car is clean and has sparkling paint. However, in some cases the cause of grimy bodywork is an unexpected puddle under the wheels of a neighboring car, and in others it is difficult to remove bitumen splashes from (hurray, we will have a better road than now!) asphalt laying. The engine, too, although it seems to be protected on all sides, is not particularly clean (this is not “Fast and Furious” with its sparkling parts)… All this, although it does not make any difference in movement, can lower the mood level of almost any car enthusiast.

And if it’s not difficult to wash off ordinary dirt even at home near the entrance, and dried summer insects can also be scraped off... then with the above-mentioned bitumen everything is not so simple, household chemicals will not help here. Specialized tools for almost any case will come to the aid of the car enthusiast. So, this article is devoted to cleaning the car body and engine from contaminants.

When there is little dirt and it dries quickly, there is no particular reason to worry, but in winter, city residents can fully “enjoy” the power of road chemicals, which, together with impressive layers of slurry, accumulate in the secluded places of your car. The minimum that can be expected from this is the possibility of rust, because such accumulations do not dry for a long time, concentrating moisture. Plus, accumulated salts negatively affect the paintwork, metal and rubber elements of the body and chassis. And stuck road bitumen, after untimely removal, will leave behind a stain of cloudy varnish.

There are several main types of car pollution that can only be treated with special means :

1. Bitumen stains and splashes are wiped off using chemicals containing kerosene and trichlorethylene. They are usually sold either in liquid form or in spray form.

2. Rust stains can be removed with Omega-1 paste containing orthophosphoric acid, inhibitors, aerosil and carboxymethylcellulose. However, we also recommend working with the source of the rust.

3. Scale in the cooling system is removed with acetic acid, disodium salt and carboxymethylcellulose.

4. Carbon deposits are washed off with solvents (kerosene or xylene) and automobile oil. Such auto chemicals are usually sold under the general name “Auto-engine cleaner.”

How to clean the body and engine?

Bitumen stains on the body are cleaned as follows: armed with the above product and a cotton swab, carefully wipe the stain with a damp swab until completely clean. You shouldn’t pour the product too much - smudges of chemicals along with bitumen dissolved in it can also leave not very beautiful marks. At the end of the procedure, the treatment area should be wiped with a dry cloth.

clean rust stains on the body by first getting rid of the cause - rust. To begin with, loose protruding rust is cleaned with zero-grit sandpaper, then Omega-1 is applied to the cleaned area in a layer of 1-3 mm, using a spatula or brush. The paste needs to be left on for about 10-15 minutes, after which it is washed off with a dry cloth or brush. To prevent further rust, we treat the “sore” area with an anti-corrosion protective coating.

Engine scale and carbon deposits are cleaned with “Auto-Engine Cleaner” products, diluting it with clean water in a ratio of 1:7. For example, with a cooling system volume of 8 liters, you will need about a liter of cleaning agent for cleaning. You need to pour auto chemicals instead of antifreeze into the engine cooling system, then the engine runs for 1-3 hours. The more scale accumulated in the system, the longer the chemistry will have to work. Upon completion, the cooling system will need to be flushed with a solution of water and soda ash.

Subtleties of sandblasting car parts

The possibility of cleaning the body using a sandblaster is determined based on the type and characteristics of a particular part. These include:

• type of base material: steel, aluminum, plastic;
• thickness: thin-sheet and thick-sheet;
• presence of critical technological elements and surfaces.

It is not permissible to sandblast a car of too thin metal under pressure without experience and equipment. Heating occurs from impact contact. This can cause deformation and rupture of the structure with the formation of holes. Our service employs specialists who will cope with the task of cleaning the body without negative consequences. In particular, our craftsmen will accurately select the sand fraction, pressure characteristics and duration of work in one area, taking into account the material being processed.

The use of sandblasting on plastic elements is not allowed. Due to their low hardness, there is a high risk of causing irreparable damage to a body element. In this case, we are ready to offer other, effective and safer ways to clean, repair and restore paintwork.

It is especially important to pay attention to critical technological areas. These, for example, include threaded mounting holes on the body and bottom, the surface of brake pads, etc. Impact impacts can damage the threads or cause grooves to appear on the brake discs and pads. In our work, we resort to masking all mounting holes using plugs. We treat surfaces with increased requirements in a gentle manner.

How to properly care for fabric upholstery?

Many cars today have fabric seat upholstery, which is versatile in use, easy to clean and has an attractive appearance. You just need to choose the right special products designed to care for this material.

To remove existing dirt on fabric upholstery, the car owner can use various foams and special products that remove any dirt, do not contain harmful components and provide high-quality care for the fabric material. It is under no circumstances recommended to skimp on the quality of such cleaning foams for fabric seat upholstery. Inexpensive Russian or Chinese auto chemical products available for sale today not only have mediocre effectiveness, but can also be simply harmful to the material, so you should not be surprised that after cleaning, noticeable stains will appear on the seats.

Cleaning foams for fabric upholstery from the German manufacturer Liqui Moly have proven themselves well. Such products are extremely effective, have a soft, pleasant aroma, are easy to use, and allow you to remove both fresh and old stains, the removal of which is the most difficult. On sale you can choose various Liqui Moly sprays, which differ in the presence of certain odors, as well as in their structure. The main disadvantage of such funds is their high cost, which can reach up to 600 rubles or more.

We can also recommend paying attention to fabric upholstery cleaners from the Argentine manufacturer STP. The undoubted advantage of auto chemicals from this manufacturer is the optimal combination of quality, efficiency, ease of use and affordable price. This brand also offers various cleaning products for plastic elements, leather upholstery and the car body itself.

Preparation

The process of preparing a car involves several stages. First, you need to wash the body, which is very dusty. At the same time, you should get rid of traces of tar and other “joys” earned during the operation of the car on Russian roads. Secondly, you need to polish the body to give it shine and remove minor scratches. Thirdly, clean the car’s discs from plaque from burning brake pads. And finally, wash the engine compartment.

Let's look at this whole process step by step.

Synthetic clay for cars - the best manufacturers

Currently, many car cosmetics manufacturers produce synthetic clays. All clays are divided into three types:

• Fine. This is the softest brand; it is recommended to use it for regular cleaning of the body, if it is not in a state of disrepair. Suitable for frequent use;
• Medium. A harder and denser brand that can remove stubborn stains. Can remove car wax, less used than Fine;
• Heavy. This is the most elastic and dense brand of clay. With its help, you can remove not only adhered mechanical contaminants, but also paint deposits. However, it is not recommended to use it frequently, as it can damage the paintwork surface due to its hardness and abrasive properties.

That is why the densest clay is used very rarely. More gentle Fine and Medium brands cope well with standard stains that accumulate over time.

Examples of medium-hard synthetic clays include products such as DP Universal Detailing Clay or Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay.

The softest clay, Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay, appeared on the market later.

In terms of composition, synthetic clay is a modern polymer with high elasticity and cleaning properties.

Assortment of auto chemical goods from AiS

Automotive chemicals, which can be purchased wholesale in our store, are presented in the following assortment:

• Car shampoos for various types of car washes (manual, contactless, portal, self-service car washes)
• Waxes
• Glass cleaning liquid
• Engine cleaners
• Tire and wheel care products
• Salon care products

Car shampoos

are used for delicate, but at the same time, effective removal of dirt from body surfaces.
This is an excellent option for washing off greasy and dried stains without harming the paintwork. The range includes car shampoos for contactless washing, for manual washing, for portal and self-service car washes. Waxes
are used to give a glossy shine to the body, as well as protection from dust and other small particles. Also, applying wax to the surface of the body helps protect the metal from corrosion and the paint from fading.

Glass cleaning liquids

from AiS allows you to quickly and efficiently remove any dirt without leaving streaks.

Engine cleaners

used to clean engines from dust, oil, salt deposits and dirt. Very effective for removing old dirt.

Tire care products

allow you to give the rubber a rich black color and extend its service life.
Wheel
cleaning fluid perfectly removes rust and wheel dust without damaging wheels and tires.

Salon care products

Gently cleans fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces, leaving a pleasant scent. When applied, it creates foam that allows you to absorb stubborn dirt even from the most inaccessible places in the seat upholstery.

Purchasing auto chemicals in the AiS store

We offer car wash owners to buy auto chemicals wholesale . The AiS company is one of the most popular manufacturers of auto cosmetics and auto chemicals. We offer our products at the best prices, so when you place an order with us, you will receive a quality product without spending extra money.

For wholesale orders, we ensure delivery of any batches of goods as soon as possible. Our company has dealers in almost all localities in Russia, so you don’t have to worry about deadlines.

If you need any information about ordering auto chemicals in bulk , contact our specialists using the contacts listed on the website. Our employees have complete information about all types of auto chemical products presented in our catalog, so you will receive detailed advice on all questions that interest you.

We guarantee the quality of our products; any discrepancy with the stated characteristics is excluded.