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06-06-2014, 04:43 PM
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What do you use?
I have some tar on my truck and I'm looking for a product that I can spray on the tar spots and then rub a bit and wipe the tar off. What do you guys/gals use to accomplish this?
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06-06-2014, 04:51 PM
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Re: What do you use?
I use mineral spirits on a rag, then wax the area after.
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06-06-2014, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
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Re: What do you use?
Easy Off Cold Formula takes it right off and does no harm to the finish.
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06-06-2014, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
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Re: What do you use?
I agree with the mineral spirits suggestion. You can try WD-40 also. Diesel fuel or kerosene would probably be safe. Don't try lacquer thinner or acetone though!
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06-06-2014, 05:02 PM
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Re: What do you use?
ESSO, EXXON, ENCO (yeah, that company) had a product called Varsol. I have used it with very good results. I don't know if you can find a station that has it....probably not going to be C-Store site.
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06-07-2014, 01:50 PM
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Re: What do you use?
Dupont always made "Tar & Bug Remover" and that's what I've always used. I don't know if that's still out,but I still have some. I've used lacquer thinner for tar and many other stubborn things on paint with no ill affects,as well.
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06-07-2014, 02:05 PM
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Re: What do you use?
ZEP Inc (I think Home Depot carries their products) has both MVP and Orange Gel Degreaser.
The former is a hand cleaner that removes tar and the latter is a spray on that will. (I am pretty sure it will anyway). Both are safe on the hands. |
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06-07-2014, 06:53 PM
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Re: What do you use?
Thanks for the tips, one of these ideas should work for me.
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06-07-2014, 10:26 PM
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Re: What do you use?
I've always been happy with this stuff.
http://www.moreshine.com/Products/tarminator
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06-08-2014, 03:54 PM
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Re: What do you use?
GooBeGone (or any orange-oil or pine-oil extract) works really well. For satin finishes, there is a spot detailer from Chemical Guys that gets it off with minimal rubbing and n waxes
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06-08-2014, 05:12 PM
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Re: What do you use?
slap shot by walter products
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10-20-2014, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Henderson, NV
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Re: What do you use?
I know this thread is old and WD-40 was mentioned, but I do know that it works great to remove roofing tar from my hands and tools. It melts it right off.
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11-11-2014, 06:31 PM
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Re: What do you use?
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11-13-2014, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hemet,Ca.
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Re: What do you use?
WD 40 is a great tar remover.
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02-12-2015, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: What do you use?
Seafoam. I bought a Corvette from a former road racer, and it was pretty nasty behind the wheels, and nothing conventional (that wouldn't hurt the paint) was working. The Seafoam rep just happened to walk into work the next day, and he suggested it. I threatened to remove his toenails with a dead-blow hammer if it hurt the paint, but it worked like a charm!
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