What are you guys using to remove road tar? I use WD-40 or kero (undyed). Is there anything better?

 

Most of the tar and bug removers are pretty good. I used Turtle wax with good results. I have heard WD 40 works well too.

All the things I have use DO require some work, none has been a simple "wipe on wipe off".

You should also put on a good coat of wax after cleaning. A good coat of wax at all times can also hep prevent things from sticking.

Good Luck,

Jim Henderson

 

I use Maguires(sp?) gel wash to wash the truck and I accidentally found, used full strength, it takes tar and road grime off very easily.

Tim

 

gasoline....recommended by several detailers...was told it would not harm the finish...just wax after finishing

 

mineral spirits/paint thinner takes just about anything off.

 

I've used WD40 for years, never a problem, and it's cheap!

 

One time I drove thru a fresh section of asphalt and had some serious road tar all over my F150. I found some bug and tar remover (I think it was Armoral brand, green can) at Auto Zone. It worked great, it foams up so you can let it sit for a while and then it wipes off pretty easy.

 

Clay, a good polish, or WD40. Gas belongs in the tank not on the paint .. lol I would never , as a detailer myself, put gas on a clients paint. But that is just me.

Cujo

 

steal your wives fingernail polish remover. It will clean anything from anything. You just have to be careful about over using it. The stuff is just acetone with hydrating agents. Don't use on galss or plastic though. We have used it at work to take blood off leather. If i am not badly mistaken it is used in the dry cleaning process as well.

 

I'm not sure I want to hear the answer, but what kind of job requires you to take blood of leather!??! Just curious...

 

LOL.... That does sound kinda of funny come to think of it. I build sport boats. We use leater interior in the cabins. Fiberglass is extremely sharp and blood stains leather quickly. Hope that clears that up.

 

Glad to hear there is logical expaination!

 

I used a regular bug and tar remover from auto zone and it takes it rite off without a problem

 

Diesel fuel works great and it costs a hell of a lot less that those tar removers you find at your local part stores.

 

This time that i tried to use bag and tar remover it didnt work,someone told me WD-40 and it worked great fast and easy