Gravely resurface road damage

[daves2369]

HI Guys

Somerset county council have decide to coat the roads in this awful gravel which looks like it had damage the paint on my rear bumper and wheel arch.

does anyone know where I would stand with this if I wanted to make a claim?



Thanks

[Gaz r]

Is that not just tar? Especially if they've been resurfacing recently.

[Harry_VW]

have you tried clay barring it?

[rpsmith79]

As above, looks like tar to me too, should be able to remove it with your fingernail if indeed it is tar and you don't have a claybar to hand

[salsajoe]

I find that autoglym polish dissolves tar effectively.

[CleanDiesel]

Don't use your fingernail, polish or even a clay bar for tar spots. Instead, go to Halfords or any motorfactors and get a bottle of tar remover for about £3. Dab some on and the tar will run off. Make sure to reseal your paintwork wherever you've used it as tar remover will also remove any LSP.

[timc]

'Rubbing' tar WILL scratch your paintwork... as above, use tar remover....

[rpsmith79]

Don't use your fingernail, polish or even a clay bar for tar spots. Instead, go to Halfords or any motorfactors and get a bottle of tar remover for about £3. Dab some on and the tar will run off. Make sure to reseal your paintwork wherever you've used it as tar remover will also remove any LSP.

I wasn't suggesting removing them all with your fingernail

I was meaning, if they can be removed with your fingernail then they aren't stone chips as originally thought by the OP

[bitmadmax]

Is it tar or iron fallout? Can't quite make it out

Worth trying something like iron-x as well?

[Paddy_R]

Deffo looks like tar. A tar remover like AutoSmart Tardis will remove that (other tar removers are available but nowhere near as good). My Scirocco is white so I have to deal with tar all the time to keep it looking its best so have tried a good few. Petrol on an old microfiber will also remove it very easily too. Just be sure the car is clean (ie has been washed well) before you start, means you don't have to worry about dragging any dirt across the paint and scratching the paint.

Also what the council have done is put down a 'road dressing' it's the much cheaper option when it comes to fixing a roads surface. It's basically a mix of tar and small stones sprayed onto the existing road. It's supposed to increase friction on old worn roads that are otherwise in good condition and bring the skidding risk down. They should be swept after being treated but rarely are (or simply aren't done well).

[Ninja]

Looks like tar to me that mate like others have said