Tar Remover

**alicefred** · 06-16-2010, 07:55 AM

Last night I went through a construction zone somewhere and don't how got tar on the bottom of the doors and fenders. It's a well know fact that tar can cause huge amounts of damage to a car paint and very tough to remove. I have been reading a couple of threads and watching videos, but still confused. So far I have found 'Meguiars Gold Class bug & tar remover' at AutoGeek through http://www.dealrocker.com discount deal. If someone has any better recommendation, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

**littlerick** · 06-16-2010, 08:20 AM

ive always just put a little gas on a rag and wiped it right off (of course wash it after all the tar is gone)

**Sphinx** · 06-16-2010, 12:07 PM

Ive used WD40 and like littlerick mentioned, clean thoroughly with mild soap and water after the tar is removed.

**G-spot** · 06-16-2010, 02:35 PM

^ all the above are good methods but don't try this on direct sunlight, some of those solvents leave streak marks, it's easier to remove tar solutions from a shaded area.

**Joshua42007** · 06-16-2010, 02:40 PM

ZIPPO lighter fluid, helps remove sticky adhesive stuff.

**beam514** · 06-16-2010, 02:47 PM

any brand of bug and tar remover seems to work for me. I've also used WD-40 to get off some old glue residue from the rear emblems, which also worked well. Like everyone is saying that, wash it right after.

**VegasMatt** · 06-16-2010, 05:49 PM

I also use WD40. Removes bugs and tar easily.

ISMASG90 · 07-12-2010, 10:00 PM

Gasoline + rag = Solved

murkk · 10-29-2010, 06:34 PM

i got a similar issue, i parked under a tree this summer and got tar all over the whip. i tried some tar and bug removers but they haven't helped.

even if is been months...would wd40 or gasoline still work?

**tamim13** · 10-30-2010, 01:21 AM

Try the gasoline, but under the stain you're going to have some paint fading if it's been awhile. Also, soak the tar with gasoline for a little bit (few seconds) and then try.