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I use straight clear kerosene. I also use the edge of an old credit card as a scraper for the real stubborn crud - the card will not scratch if you are using it with the kerosene as lube. Wipe dry when the crud is off. If you are going to clay afterwards, wash the car first as I've found that kerosene residue will eat the clay.
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I've used Bug and Tar Remover, WD-40, or regular car wax depending on how much tar is on the car. All work well.
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My Grandmother used to say you only need two things in your tool box. WD40 for the things that are supposed to move and don't, and duct tape for the things that do move and shouldn't. I agree that vise grips would also be a necessary tool.
Not sure how WD40 works on tar, I've used bug and tar remover myself. Let it soak and do the work.
Not sure how WD40 works on tar, I've used bug and tar remover myself. Let it soak and do the work.
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My Grandmother used to say you only need two things in your tool box. WD40 for the things that are supposed to move and don't, and duct tape for the things that do move and shouldn't. I agree that vise grips would also be a necessary tool.
Not sure how WD40 works on tar, I've used bug and tar remover myself. Let it soak and do the work.
Not sure how WD40 works on tar, I've used bug and tar remover myself. Let it soak and do the work.
Actually there are several petroleum distillate products (or that contain them) that dissolve/remove tar, which in-and-of-itself, has it's roots in petroleum.
