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Mar 11, 2006 | 07:04 PM

96f150

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road tar

Hi all, When the dealer preped my 06 a few weeks back, they sprayed some type of "tire shine" on the tires. Well it lasted a long time, but after wshing the truck today, whatever it is, is all over the paint on both sides of the truck. Looks almost like road tar. What can I use to safely remove this from the paint without damaging the clearcoat?
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Rich

Mar 11, 2006 | 07:39 PM

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I would try WD-40

Mar 13, 2006 | 07:56 PM

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3M general purpose cleaner

Mar 16, 2006 | 09:40 AM

boxcar1974

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Goo Gone works good, lighter fluid works also, and a clay bar works the best.

Mar 16, 2006 | 10:58 AM

triton54

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any kind of orange cleaner will make the tar just rub right off and its safe. i did roofing for a long time so tar was always part of my life and this was the most effective/safest way we found. karna klean is what we used but im sure theres others if you dont have access to this.

Mar 19, 2006 | 04:12 PM

FordTuff1

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Wd-40 works great i used it before i had same problem you have

Mar 19, 2006 | 06:04 PM

wildcard30

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Try Simple Green. Use it full strength. It will not harm your paint. Spray it on. Let it sit a few minutes. Spray again, Hit it with a bug sponge. Rinse with water.

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Jun 13, 2006 | 01:10 AM

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Hi

Any Bug and Tar remover will do the job but I recommend 3M 8980 or 8984 Adhesive Remover. It's very gentle to paint and will dissolve the contaminate as your wipe. You can find it in most Pepboy stores.

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