What should I use to get rid of tar on bottom of car body

[ShineMyCar]

Car Care is something I've recently picked up. Washed a friend's truck today, and while wiping the lower part of the truck, I found a bunch of splattered black stuff. Probably tar from the road if I had to guess.

It wasn't alot, but it was all across the bottom of both sides. Macguiar's soap and microfiber wash mitt wouldn't do a thing to remove them.

* Is there a specific type of product, or brand that removes these types of stains well. ?
* Is the product harsh to the finish where I should use it only periodically ?
* Or can I use it as needed whenever I see this type of Tar < or whatever it is > stain on the car?

Thanks

 

[rider9195]

Tarminator works great for the really bad tar! I have found Poorboy's Bug Squash to work good on the lighter tar at a dilution ratio of about 2:1.

You will want to at least apply a spray wax on the areas you treated though as both these products will degrade your sealant or wax some.

 

[Larry A]

Mineral Spirits or Kerosene.

 

[loudog2]

+1 for tarminator.

 

[Eandras]

WD40 works the best. Spray it on an it melts away.

 

[john b]

carpro tar x

 

[Coakley Carwash]

I use Sonus works pretty well

 

[ScottB]

Stoners Tarminator ... reseal or rewax the area after use.

 

[ShineMyCar]

WD40 works the best. Spray it on an it melts away.

I'll try that first next time I get the chance. I always have a can around the house.

Re: The paint thinner, won't that harm the factory paint finish?

 

[ihaveacamaro]

Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover. Cheap, easily found (no shipping), and effective!

 

[bimmer325!]

wd40 works well...tar x..and I have also heard baby oil is good. I have also used the "white" gojo (with NO pumice..ie grit/abrasives) with good results.

 

[lawrenceSA]

Autofiness obliTARate


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[BillyJack]

Mineral Spirits or Kerosene.

X2.
A lot of OTC tar-removal products are just a basic solvent with some additives. Back in the days when most cars had severely tucked-in lower halves, we'd spray the lowers with kerosene and let it dwell while we worked on the hood, roof and trunk.

Bill

 

[GS2011]

+1 for tarminator.

:iagree:

 

[ShineMyCar]

Thanks for all the advice. Looking forward to working through a few suggestions til I find a product I like.

 

[KillaCam]

I like tarminator but a can doesn't last long at all. I hate aerosol cans! I might have to try out the wd40.