Tar and feathered
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Tar and feathered
Last fall the local DOT used the wrong oil when chip sealing the local highway. So everytime I drove that highway my truck got covered in a oil / tar splatter that makes the paint feel like its grip tape. Despite washing the truck 1-2 times a week all winter this stuff is stuck on. You guys got any ideas on what to use to remove it without damaging the paint? A local detail shop wanted $450 to use a steam pressure washer on it... seems excessive.
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There are a lot of "Tar and Bug" removers available anywhere that sells car wash/detailing stuff.
WD-40 works decent, as does rubbing alcohol.
The key to all these, are to soak a rag (or the area on the truck) and let it "soak" into the tar before scrubbing it off.
If you have any chunks of tar...you can use a plastic scraper (I use an old credit card/gift card) to scrape the majority of it off before using the above methods.
In the past 5-6 years, our county has cheaped out and started tar & graveling ALL the county roads in my area. I HATE THE STUFF! I can't tell you how angry I am every time I turn onto a road I need to travel and see the "Loose Gravel" construction signs. I also ride my motorcycle when I can...and when they do my road, that's 2 months that I can't ride! Grrrr!
WD-40 works decent, as does rubbing alcohol.
The key to all these, are to soak a rag (or the area on the truck) and let it "soak" into the tar before scrubbing it off.
If you have any chunks of tar...you can use a plastic scraper (I use an old credit card/gift card) to scrape the majority of it off before using the above methods.
In the past 5-6 years, our county has cheaped out and started tar & graveling ALL the county roads in my area. I HATE THE STUFF! I can't tell you how angry I am every time I turn onto a road I need to travel and see the "Loose Gravel" construction signs. I also ride my motorcycle when I can...and when they do my road, that's 2 months that I can't ride! Grrrr!
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Clay bar?? Don't know about how long it would take to get the tar off. Might be a while.
Gas is your best choice. Like others said. Soak a rag, wipe it on, let sit for a few and wipe it off. Of course wax it after.
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I use this stuff. It is what TxDot uses on their fleet vehicles. I've also used the automotive goo gone and it works well.
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