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Old 08-04-2007, 01:48 PM
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tar on my beautiful car!

hey that rhymes!

So apparently some while ago i drove behind some truck that kicked tar flecks all over my svx.

I have tried using some darned tar and bug spray, but it didn't work... at all

Anybody have a way to remove tar from my paint?
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Old 08-04-2007, 04:59 PM
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If the tar is fairly fresh, I have used WD-40 with great success.
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Old 08-04-2007, 05:04 PM
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I recommend Meguiars Scratch-X, Fine Scratch & Swirl Remover. This stuff was developed to remove scratches, swirls, AND bonded contaminants, such as road tar, even overspray paints. Meguiars produces excellent products that tend to work as advertised if used according to directions. It will take a bit of work, but I think it will safely remove the tar from your car - it is clear-coat safe. As a side benefit, you will take out all the tiny scratches that cause the dull finish on your paint.
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Old 08-04-2007, 05:24 PM
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Anybody have a way to remove tar from my paint?
Here are a few alternative tips ... from my great grandfather ...

Find Scotch-Brite multi purpose no scratch scour pads.
They work on everything. (You may not have to wax after using them.)

Kerosene, soap and water.

Mineral Spirits not paint thinner (thinner will damage your paint). Mineral spirits is one of the safer petroleum or paint products

WD-40 works great as well. Spray on and wipe off.

Smooth peanut butter. Let it sit for about 30 seconds then remove with a clean cloth.
You may have to repeat a few times depending on how thick and how long the tar has been on the car.

Don't forget to wax after using cleaners.

Take your pick. Hope they help.
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Old 08-04-2007, 05:34 PM
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Thanks everybody, Ill give these ideas a try
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Smooth peanut butter. Let it sit for about 30 seconds then remove with a clean cloth.
You may have to repeat a few times depending on how thick and how long the tar has been on the car.

Don't forget to wax after using cleaners.

Take your pick. Hope they help.
I second the peanut butter method
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Old 08-05-2007, 12:49 AM
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Use sol-u-mel

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hey that rhymes!

So apparently some while ago i drove behind some truck that kicked tar flecks all over my svx.

I have tried using some darned tar and bug spray, but it didn't work... at all

Anybody have a way to remove tar from my paint?
From Melaleuca. Their products are all made without the harsh deadly chemicals that every other companies uses. Use it straight out of the bottle!
and..... you are welcome!!
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Old 08-05-2007, 08:38 AM
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Smooth peanut butter. Let it sit for about 30 seconds then remove with a clean cloth.
You may have to repeat a few times depending on how thick and how long the tar has been on the car.


Peanut butter is a good cd scratch fixer too
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Not to mention Coke or Pepsi to clean your toilet!
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well when i worked for nissan we used gun wash it works extremely well but of course you have to be careful with it, but if you do it right it comes off with very little effort
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Not to mention Coke or Pepsi to clean your toilet!

It worked on my battery terminals pretty well too....ok I'm done with the hijack
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