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    Tar Remover

    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.

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    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)

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

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    ZIPPO lighter fluid, helps remove sticky adhesive stuff.

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    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.

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    I also use WD40. Removes bugs and tar easily.
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    ISMASG90
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    Gasoline + rag = Solved

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    murkk
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    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?

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    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.

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    murkk
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    I'll try that right in the car wash parking lot, cause if she goes south ill be able to wash that off right away! Lol

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    mj23mgomez
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    WD40 let it do its work...

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    murkk
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    Would the WD40 fuck up the paint?

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    mj23mgomez
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    not if you clean it right off

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    murkk
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    I'm gonna try that WD40 before the gasoline, thanks for your help peoples!

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    mj23mgomez
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    the gasoline is a lil risky n sticky ...

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