Dr Jkel Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hello Forum Members, Newbie here, just wanting to know the best way to remove road tar from your paint. Thanks, I tried the search but didn't come up with anything,sorry if this has already been discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Clay will remove tar, but be ready to toss your clay when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sooners Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 There are several products you can buy that are designed to remove tar. I've also had people tell me that if it's really bad, kerosene or diesel fuel will take it off. Not sure if that's good for the paint or not. Just passing on what I've heard. I'm sure it would definitely remove any wax you have on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dr Jkel Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) I have alot of tar, 35 x 13.50 x 20 tires, been there awhile. Some pretty big globs on the lower door panels. Is there any other way? will APC cut it off? Beginning the process on my truck, for practice before hitting the Camaro, no wax, nothing. Edited March 30, 2010 by Dr Jkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BADRIDES Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Use WD-40 carefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 whiterp199 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Adam mentioned something about a tar remover coming out in 2010. This is from Adam when he posted about his move to Colorado. The date may have changed though. Maybe someone can post with some more info. "What Colorado will do for our product line: Expect to see a new version of our In & Out Spray in Spring 2010. Expect to see a Bug & Tar Remover in mid-2010. Our "Liquid Gold" glass sealant will debut at about the same time, which will knock out all competing glass sealants. Improved delivery times, response times, and customer service. Reduce the number of days in transit to 70% of our customers. Reduce the shipping costs to all of our customers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dr Jkel Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 I really appreciate all the good info, will try these this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Clay, wd40, Apc, Ds, and some elbow grease:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 3M Adhesive Cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I've used APC cut at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio to clean up road tar before. It won't harm the paint and its pretty good at dissolving it enough that you can wash or clay it away. I spray on, allow it to dwell, then hose off completely... go thru my wash routine, then try to get whatevers left with the claybar. Depending on how long its been on and how bad it is you might need something more aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dr Jkel Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well folks tried all of these and it was so bad that I had to use gas to get it off. Of course then clayed etc....was really bad, just didn't realize it till I tried to get it off my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I've got this going on now as well. I REALLY like the 3M adhesive remover and I know Adam is a lover of it as well. It will MOST DEFINITELY remove wax but it will also remove stubborn tar. I think mine are more like grease snakes and not tar. Been too cold for tar to be fluid enough to do this. I plan to try the APC or GWC as Dylan recommended as it's a little less harmful to the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jump1979man Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Just saw today that my Z06 has this going on pretty good just behind all 4 wheels....will be trying the APC trick soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Newbie here, just wanting to know the best way to remove road tar from your paint. Thanks, I tried the search but didn't come up with anything,sorry if this has already been discussed.
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