Tar Remover

[CJWink]

I have some hard tar on my Jeep that I can't get rid of. I'm looking for ideas, the standard bug & tar remover isn't workig. I need something like a solvent to melt it but I don't want to ruin the paint and clearcoat.

Any ideas?

 

[Russell]

A clay bar will remove tar and other contaminants. I need to clean my lower panels of tar and other stuff as well.

Turtle wax tar and bug remover in a spray can will help somewhat. I have found that you need to reapply several times to be reasonably effective.

 

[RacerE7773]

I used to buy the store brand of BT remover from one parts place, but now I know why it was on clearance; it had faded the paint on the front tag (I hate those) of our Impala and I just had to get new plates to rectify the situation.

 

[jorton]

Have you already tried gasoline?

 

[paul246]

Always had great results with good ole Varsol. I'm sure kerosene would work, too.

 

[CJWink]

Havent tried gas or diesel as yet. I'm thinking I'll try diesel fuel (kerosene) a I'm thinking it may be better for the paint than gas?

 

[bretfraz]

You need something that has a little dwell time but won't hurt the paint. Check out Stoner's Tarminator or 3M Tar and Grease remover. Both come in a spray version. Spray on, let it set for 30 seconds or so, then wipe off. As was said above, it might take a couple applications.

I've used gasoline to remove crud from paint but you will need to wash and wax the area afterward.

Have you tried WD40?

 

[paul246]

Originally Posted By: bretfraz
You need something that has a little dwell time but won't hurt the paint. Check out Stoner's Tarminator or 3M Tar and Grease remover. Both come in a spray version. Spray on, let it set for 30 seconds or so, then wipe off. As was said above, it might take a couple applications.

I've used gasoline to remove crud from paint but you will need to wash and wax the area afterward.

Have you tried WD40?


Good point, I used WD40 before and it worked well.

 

[xtell]

Kerosene should work well. It's used by the local Zebart restproofing shops to remove overspray when they undercoat cars.

 

[CJWink]

I got it off with penetrating oil. Thanks for the tips!

 

[CharBaby]

Originally Posted By: jorton
Have you already tried gasoline?


+1

 

[ET16]

Originally Posted By: xtell
Kerosene should work well. It's used by the local Zebart restproofing shops to remove overspray when they undercoat cars.


When I worked at a car wash when I was a teenager, we used kerosene. I'm not sure about it now with clear-coat finishes. Is it still okay?