I was washing my car and noticed that there was some tar on the front wheel and on the paint above the front wheel(on the body), any1 know any sprays/ointment that i can apply on the wheel and body to remove the tar ???

TIA,
later.....

I use WD40

on cars that "aren't ours" at the detailing place we just used buffing compound and a sponge...no clue why...might try it on a very small section.

WD40? How's that work?

Originally posted by trkmedic69
WD40? How's that work?

Not really sure... can't even remember how I found out... but it seems to do the job most times

Gasoline works too.

WD40 - that doesn't HURT your paint???????

Originally posted by trkmedic69
WD40 - that doesn't HURT your paint???????

Use it to get the tar off... then wash and wax the area. I've seen no adverse affects on this car or my last car or my dad's car.

I've tried that simple green stuff. It works fairly well. I also remember reading some wehre that people use some type of clay that acts like an eraser and just rubs off the tar.

Originally posted by e46driver
I've tried that simple green stuff. It works fairly well. I also remember reading some wehre that people use some type of clay that acts like an eraser and just rubs off the tar.

what is this green stuff ur talking about ?

go to autozone. it is one of those bottle spray cleaners. the name is "simple green" (i'm pretty sure). It was like 3 bucks for the bottle. Works pretty well, and I wax the areas after I use it.

I can attest to the WD-40 method.

It dissolves the tar for easy removal with a rag or paper towel.

Then, as Kevin described, wash and wax to get rid of the WD-40 residue.

I've never heard of an instance where it harmed paint.

Bump up!

Re: Tar Removal

An old favorite of mine........Coca-Cola Classic. Comes out like new. It also works as a thirst quencher.....

Clay bar is safe, I think simple green is too concentrated and might eat through your shit, not sure, but if you got tar on the wheels try using P21S wheel cleaner, it's all natural and safe for the wheel, now also you can use wax and it'll take the tar off the wheels too, does wonders, but dont' know how, but it works :)

Lots more ideas, but i'm just too lazy to post bout it.

go the WD40

use it to free up the tar, then buff it off with a sponge, and then wash the area thoroughly. leave the WD40 on too long and it dries out, leaving a visible grease stain on the paint.


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Originally posted by ultim8DTM5
go the WD40

use it to free up the tar, then buff it off with a sponge, and then wash the area thoroughly. leave the WD40 on too long and it dries out, leaving a visible grease stain on the paint.


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G'day Mate....

The Debadging Tutorial I have tells me too use 3M Adhesive Remover... ?? Will WD-40 do the same job or what not.... or do I need too get that... what do you reckon??

Originally posted by 318 - KR


G'day Mate....

The Debadging Tutorial I have tells me too use 3M Adhesive Remover... ?? Will WD-40 do the same job or what not.... or do I need too get that... what do you reckon??


pfffffffft 3M, go an buy some of Big Kev's Goo Remover!
Support your country!

Originally posted by ultim8DTM5



pfffffffft 3M, go an buy some of Big Kev's Goo Remover!
Support your country!

Ehhhhh... True Dat... However, its 5:30pm on a Sunday, nothing is open... and I didnt want too spend any more cash on such supplies... so would WD-40 do the trick or nope??

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Otherwise, I may just use soapywater and a cloth too remove the goo/residue.... ??

i wouldnt use the wd40, its more for lubricating mechanical parts.
go the soapy water

Originally posted by ultim8DTM5
i wouldnt use the wd40, its more for lubricating mechanical parts.
go the soapy water

Okay... Thanx Mate... I will see if we have any Dental Floss or Fishing Twine lieing around... otherwise I will do this tomorrow... :) :) ...

Meanwhile... I am going too Clean My Engine Bay tomorrow... :) :) ... got the Engine Degreaser and some Belt Dressing today, so that should be sweeet... :) :)

I use just a bit of car wash soap in some water (more concentrated than general wash) and maybe warm water if really needed. Just let it soak a bit. A well waxed car should clean up very easy. For really bad cases I will use a TINY amount of bug and tar remover (yellow spray can from turtle wax) but always re-wax when done.

Get some 3M(TM) Tar, Grease and Bug remover. It also gets dried tree sap off your shiny paint. Good Luck! :)

Whatever you use don't use gasoline. Beleive me thank god I didn't find out on my Bimmer.:shine: