Removing road tar

kwatch · 06-14-2007, 09:43 AM

Is it OK to use WD-40 to remove road tar from the paint of a driver side door?

LOUIE NJ · 06-14-2007, 09:44 AM

try goo-gone..

kessler89 · 06-14-2007, 09:45 AM

clay bar also works good

damonator · 06-14-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIE NJ

try goo-gone..

Don't forget to wax the area right after.

upncummr · 06-14-2007, 09:48 AM

Turtle Wax has Tar & Bug Remover that works nicely.

Meguiar's has a Cleaner Was that also works nicely.

My only hesitation in using WD-40 is that it might not wipe off as completely as the two products noted above.

Gary

kwatch · 06-14-2007, 09:58 AM

Where can I purchase goo-gone?

ACHAHockey · 06-14-2007, 10:04 AM

Autozone. WD-40 will wipe off, I've used it before to get **** off of my paint/bumpers. I didn't load it on, just a few sprays.

shockey` · 06-14-2007, 10:17 AM

I use WD-40. Then wash it afterwards. Comes off usually.

Endless_STi · 06-14-2007, 10:43 AM

+1 on the Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. It works like magic and can be purchased in a lot of retail stores such as Walmart, Target, Murrarys, Etc... My dads car had tar build up from years ago on his side skirts. I figured I would give it a shot to see how good this stuff really works. To my surprise, it removed everything!

upncummr · 06-14-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwatch

Where can I purchase goo-gone?

You can typically purchase Goo-Gone or Goof-Off in the Housewares or Hardware section of your grocery store or at retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, etc.

Gary

fourseasonsandles · 06-14-2007, 12:00 PM

I would not recommend using WD-40. I used it before on another vehicle and it left a mark in the paint. Try goo-gone as others had said.

amg destroyer · 06-14-2007, 12:06 PM

I would be hesitant to use WD40. I vote Goo - gone.

***Szumita*** · 06-14-2007, 12:12 PM

rain-x bug & tar remover. i always wax after, just to be safe..

Tortfeasor STi · 06-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Goo Gone and Turtle Wax Products are good. I have used both. But washing and waxing afterwards is still a good idea. Often if it removes goo it removes wax as well.

06-14-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
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06-14-2007, 09:44 AM	#2
LOUIE NJ Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: NONE YET. Location: RANDOLPH, NJ Posts: 156 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Removing road tar try goo-gone..

06-14-2007, 09:45 AM	#3
kessler89 Spec C Club Car: Zohsex Fav Mod: 295 rears Location: Ohio Posts: 1,338 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Removing road tar clay bar also works good

06-14-2007, 09:48 AM	#5
upncummr Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,187 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Removing road tar Turtle Wax has Tar & Bug Remover that works nicely. Meguiar's has a Cleaner Was that also works nicely. My only hesitation in using WD-40 is that it might not wipe off as completely as the two products noted above. Gary

06-14-2007, 09:58 AM	#6
kwatch Lurker Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Removing road tar Where can I purchase goo-gone?

06-14-2007, 10:04 AM	#7
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Flat 6 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Removing road tar Autozone. WD-40 will wipe off, I've used it before to get **** off of my paint/bumpers. I didn't load it on, just a few sprays.

06-14-2007, 10:17 AM	#8
shockey` Silver Member Car: 07 WRB WRX Fav Mod: rally school Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 1,877 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Removing road tar I use WD-40. Then wash it afterwards. Comes off usually.

06-14-2007, 10:43 AM	#9
Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carbon Ti Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,495 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Removing road tar +1 on the Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. It works like magic and can be purchased in a lot of retail stores such as Walmart, Target, Murrarys, Etc... My dads car had tar build up from years ago on his side skirts. I figured I would give it a shot to see how good this stuff really works. To my surprise, it removed everything!

06-14-2007, 12:00 PM	#11
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,363 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Removing road tar I would not recommend using WD-40. I used it before on another vehicle and it left a mark in the paint. Try goo-gone as others had said.

06-14-2007, 12:06 PM	#12
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,186 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Removing road tar I would be hesitant to use WD40. I vote Goo - gone.

06-14-2007, 12:12 PM	#13
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,735 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Removing road tar rain-x bug & tar remover. i always wax after, just to be safe..

06-14-2007, 01:47 PM	#14
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,496 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Removing road tar Goo Gone and Turtle Wax Products are good. I have used both. But washing and waxing afterwards is still a good idea. Often if it removes goo it removes wax as well. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.