Road tar...

[IntoTheFold]

Tryin' to keep her clean, but I've got some road tar buildup near the wheels. Anybody know any tricks to get this stuff off?

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[347Stang]

Is the tar on the paint? I"ve been able to use WD-40 to remove line paint that I kicked up onto the side of the car and stuck on bug guts. Doesn't hurt the paint on the vehicle.

 

[Instant Action]

I 2nd WD40

 

[IntoTheFold]

I 2nd WD40

I will try it!

 

[IntoTheFold]

Is the tar on the paint? I"ve been able to use WD-40 to remove line paint that I kicked up onto the side of the car and stuck on bug guts. Doesn't hurt the paint on the vehicle.

Thanks a million!!

 

[IntoTheFold]

Today I learned peanut butter works, supposedly...

 

[347Stang]

Curious, did you try the peanut butter? Oil's do wonderous things.

 

[RLE55]

Griots makes some good stuff, Tar, Sap & Bug Remover.

 

[IntoTheFold]

Griots makes some good stuff, Tar, Sap & Bug Remover.

Was just at AutoZone when I read this. Picked up some Griots to add to my collection. Thanks!!

 

[IntoTheFold]

Curious, did you try the peanut butter? Oil's do wonderous things.

I actually tried WD40 and it worked like a charm! Went by the car wash afterwards for good measure. I'm a little skeptical about the peanut butter, but hey... if it removes gum from hair....

 

[DFB5.0]

Is there anything worse than tar when it comes to keeping a car clean? I remember my first attempt at removing tar on my first car..............................it didn't go well.

I think the key thing with tar removal is to attend to it ASAP to prevent it fully bonding to the paint. It's also extremely important to allow the chemical to do the work for you, which in turn means safer removal.

My base level tar remover is Carpro TarX, in fact this was the first tar remover I used that actually worked! With TarX, or any tar remover, spray onto the deposit, allow to soak and then pressure wash off. If the tar is removed, great. If not, reapply the chemical and agitate GENTLY with a microfiber towel. Alway rinse the treated area afterwards, tar removers are all solvents.

Skys The Limit Car Care (carpro-us.com)

The next step above TarX would be Stoner's Tarminator. This works well on stubborn, baked on tar. It's potent though, so work in a ventilated area, treat small areas at a time, and rinse well after use. Off label, Tarminator makes a great (occasional) ultra heavy-duty tire cleaner, I've also discovered that it will remove baked on carbon deposits from exhaust tips. Every car guy should have a bottle of this!

Stoner Tarminator - 10oz (Aerosol) | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

The sledgehammer would be Koch Chemie Eulex. Like TarX, this is a combined tar and adhesives remover, unlike TarX, you have to be careful with this stuff. Eulex will melt tar like no tomorrow, but is a potent solvent and must be used with care. You absolutely want to use this in a ventilated area, treat small areas and avoid excessive agitation. Rinse well after use.

Koch-Chemie Eulex | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

 

[dollybud]

Today I learned peanut butter works, supposedly...

Price of groceries today who can afford peanut butte.

 

[IntoTheFold]

Is there anything worse than tar when it comes to keeping a car clean? I remember my first attempt at removing tar on my first car..............................it didn't go well.

I think the key thing with tar removal is to attend to it ASAP to prevent it fully bonding to the paint. It's also extremely important to allow the chemical to do the work for you, which in turn means safer removal.

My base level tar remover is Carpro TarX, in fact this was the first tar remover I used that actually worked! With TarX, or any tar remover, spray onto the deposit, allow to soak and then pressure wash off. If the tar is removed, great. If not, reapply the chemical and agitate GENTLY with a microfiber towel. Alway rinse the treated area afterwards, tar removers are all solvents.

Skys The Limit Car Care (carpro-us.com)

The next step above TarX would be Stoner's Tarminator. This works well on stubborn, baked on tar. It's potent though, so work in a ventilated area, treat small areas at a time, and rinse well after use. Off label, Tarminator makes a great (occasional) ultra heavy-duty tire cleaner, I've also discovered that it will remove baked on carbon deposits from exhaust tips. Every car guy should have a bottle of this!

Stoner Tarminator - 10oz (Aerosol) | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

The sledgehammer would be Koch Chemie Eulex. Like TarX, this is a combined tar and adhesives remover, unlike TarX, you have to be careful with this stuff. Eulex will melt tar like no tomorrow, but is a potent solvent and must be used with care. You absolutely want to use this in a ventilated area, treat small areas and avoid excessive agitation. Rinse well after use.

Koch-Chemie Eulex | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

The big guns!! I will try to look for these products. Thank you for the tips!

 

[IntoTheFold]

Price of groceries today who can afford peanut butte.

If you have a Shelby and some bread, you can make a peanut butter and Shelby sandwich, though.

 

[C.A.R.]

Now that peanut butter and Shelby thing was funny!

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