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Old 12-22-2011, 12:29 AM
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Howdy all. I have used GM Tar and Road Oil Remover, GM part # 1050172, for years and it's great stuff. Not only did it remove bugs without removing paint or whatnot, but it was great for cleaning stains on the carpets as well.

Alas, GM has decided to not make this product anymore.

I have found some other tar and road oil removers, but they all have abrasives in them. The GM product was a petroleum based (thin) product that had no abrasives.

Can someone recommend a tar/oil remover that is not a paste form, that would be similar to the original GM product?

Thanks

Mike
Old 12-22-2011, 11:56 AM
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Old 12-22-2011, 07:04 PM
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Carpro Tar-X or Stoners Tarminator are my choices ....

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-tar-x-600ml.html
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Tarminator works well for me.
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Tarminator works well for me.
Old 12-23-2011, 12:32 PM
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