tar removal?

tacoma08MZ · 07-18-2008, 08:43 AM

welp i got some tar on the brand new white tacoma

anyone got any good tips on getting tar off your vehicle safely? What to use were to buy it?

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-18-2008, 08:47 AM

A) Get a spray on cleaner/wax (like plexus) and let it soak- Rub gently till it softens and comes off.
B) Get Turtle wax Bug and Tar (or any other brand you like- Just look around for the right stuff)
C) (Last resort) Mayonaise- Wipe some on there and let it sit for about 5-10 mins (Till the tar is soft) and then rub gently to get it off.

Key is to be gentle and take your time to get soft and then not scratch the paint polishing it off.

Good luck!!

PS- Be sure to wash it afterwards to get all of whatever cleaner you use off and then re-wax to make the next time easier to clean up.

lsocoee · 07-18-2008, 08:51 AM

Waxing regularly helps prevent things from getting stuck.

In love bug country, I've heard of people spraying down the front of their truck with WD-40 to keep the bugs from sticking.

MikeS. · 07-22-2008, 12:49 AM

I use wd-40 to remove tar.

cleanTRDmachine · 07-22-2008, 03:29 AM

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,11

SilverMac · 07-22-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS.

I use wd-40 to remove tar.

Same here... soak it for a few minutes and it should come off pretty easy...

EquinsuOcha · 07-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleanTRDmachine

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,11

I use the same stuff cleanTRD uses. It even takes off some rub marks that might have been made by the front bumper of a Grand Cherokee...

tacomaman06 · 07-22-2008, 10:17 PM

stoner makes some pretty decent stuff for tar removal.

cleanTRDmachine · 07-23-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

stoner makes some pretty decent stuff for tar removal.

Stoner makes some pretty awesome stuff...I'm all about them.
their products are made in Quarryville, PA very close to my house. It's an excellent product line

eordonez · 07-23-2008, 02:21 PM

what about some goo gone??

tacomaman06 · 07-23-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleanTRDmachine

Stoner makes some pretty awesome stuff...I'm all about them.
their products are made in Quarryville, PA very close to my house. It's an excellent product line

their invisible glass is friggin awesome too man!! thats all i use to clean our mirrors and glass in the house and the car/truck!! use it with crumpled newspaper......works great!!

cleanTRDmachine · 07-24-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

use it with crumpled newspaper......works great!!

i actually love using it with paper towels, i find that the easiest

especially since i only get the paper on Sat and Sun

*edit, if you go on Stoners website, you can enter a daily/weekly drawing for coupons, goodies, shirts and full car care kits...SWEET!
...i think i'll make a thread about it!!!

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleanTRDmachine

i actually love using it with paper towels, i find that the easiest

especially since i only get the paper on Sat and Sun

*edit, if you go on Stoners website, you can enter a daily/weekly drawing for coupons, goodies, shirts and full car care kits...SWEET!
...i think i'll make a thread about it!!!

sweet!!1 thanks for the heads up about their site!! by the way.......i have about fifteen newspapers saved in my car detailing section....the wife finds it to be on the gooft side....i call it "prepared"

!!

07-18-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
tacoma08MZ Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7661 Posts: 133 2008 Access Cab 4x4 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 tinted head/tail lights-blacked out badges-3 inch tuff country lift 33 inch nittos-black steelies	tar removal? welp i got some tar on the brand new white tacoma anyone got any good tips on getting tar off your vehicle safely? What to use were to buy it?

07-18-2008, 08:47 AM	#2
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 867 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	A) Get a spray on cleaner/wax (like plexus) and let it soak- Rub gently till it softens and comes off. B) Get Turtle wax Bug and Tar (or any other brand you like- Just look around for the right stuff) C) (Last resort) Mayonaise- Wipe some on there and let it sit for about 5-10 mins (Till the tar is soft) and then rub gently to get it off. Key is to be gentle and take your time to get soft and then not scratch the paint polishing it off. Good luck!! PS- Be sure to wash it afterwards to get all of whatever cleaner you use off and then re-wax to make the next time easier to clean up. __________________ Namaste Brunes

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07-22-2008, 12:49 AM	#4
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