Traffic Film Remover????

TuxedoTaurus

TuxedoTaurus

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So I am in Trinidad and Tobago till April 7th, and searching the web the majority of the links go to UK websites. While on youtube I noticed people using Traffic Film Remover (TFR) as a pre-wash from a low volume sprayer, or using TFR snowfoam from a foam cannon. This has really peaked my interest, unfortunately all my findings have been shipments from UK with a nice size shipping fee.

Has anyone used a product like this?
DODO Juice has a 500ml Supernatural version, but I think A 5L jug or larger would be better.

Something similar in the US?
I have used DP (Mckee37) Roadkill which is great for bugs, but not impressed with film cutting ability over standard car soap.

I am a fan of IXSS which is excellent and my go to pre paint correction soap, or pre waxing soap.
 
It's on the pricier side but I use Tar X. I like it because it makes removing Tar, tree sap and bugs a lot easier. If I use Tar X, I'll work on one side of the car at a time so it's not sitting on the paint for too long.
 
Vega@Autopia said:
It's on the pricier side but I use Tar X. I like it because it makes removing Tar, tree sap and bugs a lot easier. If I use Tar X, I'll work on one side of the car at a time so it's not sitting on the paint for too long.
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Thanks, I have used TarX as well. It is an excellent product especially for rubber(go figure). I used it on my brothers mustang after a serious night of track time. For my regular use I will use Stoners Tarminator, but that is usually on the lower quarters and isolated spots.

I am looking at more of a serious prewash on the lower half of vehicles that are either sealed or coated. I guess even waxed if planning to apply another coat.

If nothing pops up around here I may gamble and have some shipped from over seas. I think it may be a great tool to have especially in winter when doing a presoak at the coin-op before pressure washing and garage rinseless.
 
You should be able to find the msds for several of the big UK ones.

A few bulk detailing companies carry APCs with similar make-up.

I think what you are looking for in the US is a 'truck wash'. Primarily used on commercial vehicles. They are often a multi-step process with a high pH and low pH step. You would be looking for the high pH step
 
I always like to use 1z bug & tar on the front end of almost everycar before anything, it helps a TON before a wash. It will stop any marring that might caused by stubborn bugs etc being baked on thus requiring more pressure.
 
OP have you tried Bilt-Hamber's Auto Foam or Surfex?

There's a store in the US that stocks their product line.
 
jsou said:
OP have you tried Bilt-Hamber's Auto Foam or Surfex?

There's a store in the US that stocks their product line.
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No but I will look into them especially if more cost effective than IXSS.

I'm not too concerned with bugs as pb bug squash handles that nicely, my interest was in this stuff I saw "melt" road film.

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jsou said:
OP have you tried Bilt-Hamber's Auto Foam or Surfex?

There's a store in the US that stocks their product line.
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I love surfex hd. I mix a couple ounces in my foam cannon. I had no problem paying $$$ for shipping over the pond, but since finding it here I'm even more pleased. Only wish they had gallons of it.
 
Appreciate it.

Wouldn't a product like 3D Orange88 work the same?

Maybe I will have to do a comparison on my truck

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