Question regarding using tarminator

[falcon7xx]

Someone mentioned to me on another post not to use Tarmintor on plastic trim. I have a good amount of plastic trim on the front of my car with bugs on it. Does anyone have a problem with using this product on plastic trim. I just don't want to mess up the trim on my car.

[FUNX650]

From the label:

"Tarminator can be used safely on painted surfaces, chrome, and automotive trim when used as directed.

-It is a powerful cleaner however, which can be harmful to some plastics, adhesives, decals, or solvent-sensitive materials.

-Do not use on bare metal or uncoated wheels.

-Before using, always test for compatibility in a small out of sight area.

-Avoid over application which can run and drip onto sensitive materials".
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The: "Someone"...that mentioned to you on another post not to use Tarmintor on plastic trim,
was probably like me: Quite leery about using Tarminator on exterior/interior plastics.

Point being: There are so many different "types" of plastics being used for/on/in autos today.
So...Why take the chance?
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Just my tuppence worth.


:)

Bob

[falcon7xx]

What is the best way to remove bugs off of exteriors plastics if you do not recommend using tarminator on plastics. I just want to get the bugs off without damaging anything

[af90]

What is the best way to remove bugs off of exteriors plastics if you do not recommend using tarminator on plastics. I just want to get the bugs off without damaging anythingDiluted APC will probably give you good results.

[poweraid]

1z anti insekt , pb bug squash , dg bug remover

[PiPUK]

The avoidance of unpainted plastics is somewhat routine with proper tar removers. There are some on the market (Autoglym do one - you guys have autoglym, right?) which are pretty safe but they tend then to be a bit slower and less effective.

For bug removal, solvent based products are a total waste of time. All purpose cleaner and a suitable dilution will do the job just fine.

[BillE]

What is the best way to remove bugs off of exteriors plastics if you do not recommend using tarminator on plastics. I just want to get the bugs off without damaging anything

Saturate the area with 'soapy water' (APC, car wash, etc.), that should really help to loosen the bug guts. A 'white back' (3M white pad) sponge can be very helpful...just don't get to heavy handed-could cause some marring.

Bill

[falcon7xx]

This is going to sound like a newb question, but does apc stand for all purpose cleaner?

[Bunky]

This is going to sound like a newb question, but does apc stand for all purpose cleaner?

Yes it means all purpose cleaner is a generic term for multi-purpose cleaners so not all purpose cleaners are safe on all surfaces so you have to be sure you know which are not safe (often aluminum since it is reactive).

[falcon7xx]

How can i tell its safe? If it doesnt have aluminum then it is safe?

I have the optimum power clean APC