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Hectic
10-05-2010, 03:29 PM
Tried goo gone, barely even loosened it.

It's everywhere, little specks of tar. On the glass all around, front and rear, on the roof, rear fender, the doors, and hood.

They paved my road yesterday, and I park on the road, so that's enough to explain why it's EVERYWHERE!

My dad said to use some Wurth Residue Remover, it's almost like varsol or paint thinner, but I don't really trust using it.

What would you recommend?

kwhauck
10-05-2010, 03:34 PM
possibly?

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/RNXZ/5067042.oap?pt=N0467&ppt=C0209

Lucalare
10-05-2010, 03:42 PM
I'd say get after the city for damaging your car.

XanderWiFi
10-05-2010, 09:53 PM
Kerosene and gasoline I have heard work pretty well. Just can't leave it on to absorb and ruin the paint. But I've had the same problem before and a buddy of my just threw some on a rag and scrubbed it off, then wiped it with a clean rag. Worked just fine.

Bigshot44
10-05-2010, 10:03 PM
belt sander.... :thumb:

lord2heart
10-05-2010, 10:12 PM
belt sander.... :thumb:

thats a guarantee lol

alero_bmxer
10-05-2010, 10:15 PM
possibly?

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/RNXZ/5067042.oap?pt=N0467&ppt=C0209

tried it. biggest waste of like 8 dollars ever

jayson_waltz
10-06-2010, 12:00 AM
wd-40 works good if you don't have access to much else. I've always used gm tar remover undiluted and that peels it off good, but i think they quit making it. A dealer would be able to tell you if you can get it or not. Other than that gasoline or stanisol (parts washer fluid).

Pacho
10-06-2010, 12:59 AM
go-jo. no joke

jayson_waltz
10-06-2010, 01:15 AM
^ i would think the pumice would be horrible for the paint?

Crash_Control
10-06-2010, 11:02 PM
I have use Turtle wax bug and tar remover. I have also use clean mineral spirits with no paint damage.

natedawg9640
10-07-2010, 11:34 PM
mineral spirits. or lighter fluid... also knows as Naptha

jayson_waltz
10-08-2010, 12:07 AM
I have use Turtle wax bug and tar remover.
Works like absolute s**t once you have used good stuff to compare it too.

hok666
10-08-2010, 05:04 PM
with your tongue