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06-17-2009, 04:13 PM
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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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06-17-2009, 04:20 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
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Location: SnagTown Indiana
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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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06-17-2009, 04:58 PM
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its just $$$$$
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
lacquer thinner works too
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06-17-2009, 05:21 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
A pressure washer works well too...
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06-17-2009, 05:37 PM
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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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06-18-2009, 12:09 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
I used a wire wheel on a drill.
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06-18-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
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06-18-2009, 01:59 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
wire brush for me also
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06-18-2009, 02:38 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
Wire wheel and a stright air die grinder.
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06-19-2009, 01:25 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
i heard oven cleaner
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06-19-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: any tips on removing tar from firewall
What about a heat gun and scraper?
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