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04-26-2008, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Northern,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Still Working on This
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Lame Question - Effective Tar Remover
I know this one is lame, but am looking for all suggestions regarding an effective product for road tar and bug splatter removal from my cars (ideally without destroying the paint). Had been using DuPont product for years, but it is no longer available.
Everything available here in California seems to be long on promises but very short on actually being able to remove tar, bug splatter, etc., from the car. I understand that there was some regulation that forced manufacturers to change their formulas; based on what I am seeing, many still have a long way to go.
All tested recommendations appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob
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04-26-2008, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Senoia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427SO with big twin autolite inlines on custom intake, jag rear, top loader, wembeldon white, guardsmen blue stripes
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Gasoline........
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Perry
Remember!, there's a huge difference between a 'parts' changer, and a mechanic.
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04-26-2008, 01:54 PM
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Starting fluid
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04-26-2008, 03:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Flanders,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters 351 Windsor 405 HP
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If the tar is not too thick use Mothers cleaner paste wax just be sure there is no grit in with the tar otherwise use lacquer thinner sparingly
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04-26-2008, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Williamsport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
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tar or bugs
"Goo-Gone" is nice it isnt harsh. i wash with soap and water after using it
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04-26-2008, 04:25 PM
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Location: Bridgewater,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B & B
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I second the goo-gone.
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04-26-2008, 06:13 PM
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WD-40 works for me
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04-26-2008, 06:35 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A Cobra
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"Bug and tar remover"
Get it at the auto parts store.
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04-26-2008, 09:49 PM
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3M adhesive remover works great. You do have to re-wax the area however.
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04-26-2008, 10:05 PM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Castrol Super Degreaser. Great stuff. But I heard that you cannot buy it in California. Not 100% sure.
http://www.amazon.com/CASTROL-SUPER-...269023&sr=8-12
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04-27-2008, 03:03 AM
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I always use wet paint. Once you do the car with it everything just wipes right off with a little water or Meguiars Quick Detailer. Also the more times I use it, the deeper the color gets.
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04-27-2008, 09:38 AM
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Thank You
To all who replied. The "Bug & Tar" remover available here in California auto parts stores has been reformulated to meet some kind of environmental edict. While I applaud anything to limit potential environmental damage, the stuff simply does not work.
Think I will try the "Goo-Gone" suggestion and some of the other suggestions.
Bob
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04-27-2008, 11:50 PM
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Naptha, or lighter fluid... WD-40 is also a pretty safe solvant although it leaves a film of oil behind. |
04-28-2008, 12:24 AM
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butter is good for tar - greasy film then can be easy washed off
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researching for scratch build
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