Traffic Film remover

Biggles · 29 April 2007, 14:29

Anyone know where you can purchase Traffic Film Remover in a UK shop.

Many thanks in advance.

Nick R.

David G · 29 April 2007, 15:07

I can't remember where I bought mine from last year (must be the age beginning to set it):

However a Google for Traffic Film Remover brings this up and it says you can collect from various branches (go through to checkout page):

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CK821.html

Any good?

Orve

Biggles · 29 April 2007, 15:20

Orve,

Very good. Just the job I'll pop in and see them tomorrow.

NR.

Pete7 · 29 April 2007, 15:20

Nick our local car accessory shop sells it, or Rogue Wave has 20 litres if your down that way

codprawn · 29 April 2007, 18:42

Machine mart

LURCHER · 29 April 2007, 19:09

A.R.E. in farnahm guildford and I expect Basinstoke . Are you going out this week?

Biggles · 29 April 2007, 19:30

Out Sunday. If your on about the RIB.

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19161

Tim M · 29 April 2007, 22:57

Ebay. Very cheap

codprawn · 30 April 2007, 01:52

How well does it work for cleaning tubes???

Biggles · 30 April 2007, 09:02

I use a variation of TFR and its fantastic at cleaning tubes. Going to try TFR now as its a lot cheaper than the variation I've been using and its supposed to be basically the same stuff. I'll post my results once I've used it.

LURCHER · 30 April 2007, 18:36

It is pretty fierce stuff dilute it a bit and wear gloves

Biggles · 30 April 2007, 19:46

I've just bought 5 litres of the stuff from Machinemart.

Lurcher, cheers for that info. Prior to buying it I did a quick search on RIBNET and found the same remark made by Mollers some time ago. Therefore I bought the diluted stuff. I reckon that should be good to use tomorrow. I don't leave it on the tubes long before I wash it off anyway.

Tim M · 30 April 2007, 19:52

I use the hardcore stuff neat on everything and its amazing. When I say everything I mean everything; rib, oven, car etc. Be careful on some painted surfaces as it will damage sensitive paintwork. On the tubes I spray it on neat, rub it with a pan scourer then pressure wash off straight away (lots of rinsing!). As Lurcher says wear gloves. I always wear two pairs - this stuff is very nasty if you get it on your hands.

Rodan · 30 April 2007, 20:55

camberley auto factors sell it in 5l containers

Biggles · 01 May 2007, 14:51

Well,

Just cleaned the boat tubes and they look like brand new now, well chuffed. They weren't that dirty but had a light ingrained dirty look to them.
Also cleaned the garage door with stuff whilst I was at it and the trailer number plate board which was grey but is now white. Sad I know.

codprawn · 01 May 2007, 15:26

Did you use a sponge or a scourer or what?

Biggles · 01 May 2007, 15:31

Codders,

I've got an old hand brush that Nauti Boy left on the boat. Its like a plastic stiff bristled hand brush that you might clean floors with. (A larger version of a nail/hand cleaning brush) Probably cost a quid from a hardware store.

I used a sponge on the garage door and number plate board.

Boatcareuk · 03 May 2007, 00:38

I have a load of TFR which came from my friends who used to run a car wash - its all sitting in the corner of my living room - I am sure I could take a sensible offer. Each container is 25L

IBWET · 03 May 2007, 12:12

Nick,

If you know someone with a maccess card, you can buy it in bulk there 20ltrs,

I've found it usefull only if you use it with a hot water pressure washer .. then very good. with cold water not so good, I still had to use a mitt to remove road film, thats for cars.

I wouldn't put it anywhere near the rib, its corrosive,(do a test with some metal) also if your drive is bitumen it will melt that as well.

My own experience of trying things has always led back to Autoglym,anything with that name in it usually works.

IB.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Anyone know where you can purchase Traffic Film Remover in a UK shop.

Many thanks in advance.

Nick R.

Biggles · 03 May 2007, 17:25

Iain,

I have been using it or a derivative of it for a couple of years now. As you say its corrosive. I put a bit on, rub it in and then wash off almost immediately with water. Never had any problems that way.
Interesting about the bitumen. I don't have a tarmac drive but was considering using it on my patio through a jet washer. At the price it costs its wortha try anyway.

NR.