Tar removal
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Tar removal
L&S 501 polish will take it off. It is also a great oxidation remover. It is clearcoat safe and environmentally friendly. It is available on line, the web site is www.insauto.com. You can order through the site. I got mine at a car show in Charlotte NC. I couldn't believe it when I saw it! It is the best polish that I have ever seen. It will remove bugs, tar, tree sap, and they even have a polish that will take acid rain stains out of glass (such as windshields). Go to the site and check it out. This stuff was originally used for aircraft. It leaves a finish so slick that water wont even stick to it.
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Tar removal
It looks like an interesting product. Try this link instead:
http://www.lnsauto.com/product.html
But beware, if you go to their home page, it says the site is closed with no plans to reopen it. Even though you can get to an order page, I wouldn't order anything from that site.
http://www.lnsauto.com/product.html
But beware, if you go to their home page, it says the site is closed with no plans to reopen it. Even though you can get to an order page, I wouldn't order anything from that site.
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Originally Posted by freebirdz
To remove tar you need a solvent. I prefer a citrus based cleaner or surfactant cleaners where possible. They work well and are better for the environment. Hope this helps!
-Jerod
-Jerod
The best & most effective way to remove tar is diesel fuel. it breaks the tar down just about on contact. We use it all the time of our work equipment & have never has a problem with paint.
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A long time ago I was driving behind a big rig and the truck was spraying diesel fuel to high heaven. Not sure if the cap was left off the tank or a hose broke or what but my vehicle was totally covered with diesel fuel. When I got home, I washed the vehicle. The diesel fuel didn't seem to hurt the paint.
I would think that kerosene has similar properties to diesel fuel and may also be good at removing tar. Personally, I try to keep everything waxed up good so tar and bugs etc. are easier to remove.
I would think that kerosene has similar properties to diesel fuel and may also be good at removing tar. Personally, I try to keep everything waxed up good so tar and bugs etc. are easier to remove.
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