Mechanic reveals easy four-step method to ‘clean anything off your car’ using 10p goo – but you have to do it fast
A MECHANIC has revealed an easy four-step method you can use to "clean anything off your car" with a 10p goo.
Scotty Kilmer urged drivers to use the hack fast, or risk facing a bill for hundreds.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Scotty advised motorists to watch out for anything like tar or mud that could "ruin their paintwork" if left unattended.
Shifting these tough stains can usually be a bit of a slog, especially if they have dried on.
However, that is precisely when they can cause the most damage to your paint.
In Scotty's case, he found that he had hit some wet tar, which had splashed onto his rear bumper.
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Fortunately, before the damage was made permanent he leapt into action.
The experienced petrolhead recommended using some form of heater to make the stain easier to clean.
He used a heat gun, which can be picked up for as little as £13 on Amazon and make a great addition to any toolkit.
But if you don't have one, a £3.70 heat lamp bulb should do the trick - just never use a blowtorch or anything with an open flame.
Once the tar mark was heated up, Scotty sprayed the area down with Goo Gone, an adhesive removing gel.
A 335ml on Amazon can be found for just £11.88, with each use only working out to about 10p.
After that, he applied a short burst of heat to the affected spot again before wiping it down with a rag.
The results were remarkable for Scotty, completely removing the tar spot.
And he even revealed that it works on paint too, saying: "Say that was paint that splashed on...the paint on your car is really hard.
"So if you get to it quickly, the old paint will stay on and the new paint will come off."
Speed is the key, though, as if you let the stains settle they can react with your paintwork and cause damage.
Paint repairs can be costly and if there is extensive damage you could require a full respray, at a cost of at least several hundred.
It comes after drivers were warned over a dashboard warning light that could knock £500 off their vehicle's value.
