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Old 06-17-2009, 04:13 PM   #1
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any tips on removing tar from firewall

Wanting to clean up firewall and was wondering what people are using to remove that black tar stuff they sprayed on
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Old 06-17-2009, 04:20 PM   #2
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

Kerosene in a coffee can, and a scrub brush.
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Old 06-17-2009, 04:58 PM   #3
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

lacquer thinner works too
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Old 06-17-2009, 05:21 PM   #4
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

A pressure washer works well too...
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Old 06-17-2009, 05:37 PM   #5
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

when i did mine i presher washed it all then used probly some paint striper then sanded it all. i am still working on mine it a real pain lol but good luck on your's, take your time and it will look awsome when you pop that hood.lol
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Old 06-18-2009, 12:09 PM   #6
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

I used a wire wheel on a drill.
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Old 06-18-2009, 01:51 PM   #7
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

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I used a wire wheel on a drill.
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Old 06-18-2009, 01:59 PM   #8
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

wire brush for me also
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Old 06-18-2009, 02:38 PM   #9
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

Wire wheel and a stright air die grinder.
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Old 06-19-2009, 01:25 PM   #10
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

i heard oven cleaner
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Old 06-19-2009, 01:51 PM   #11
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall

What about a heat gun and scraper?
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