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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 08:24 PM
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Any advice on how to remove bug tar other than the off the shelf stuff
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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 09:12 PM
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Lighter fluid for tar. For bugs, I use Adam's Waterless wash spray.
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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 09:20 PM
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No garage should be without it


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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 09:29 PM
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In the past, Turtle Wax had some bug & tar remover that worked well. Haven't used it recently and don't even know if it still exists. But it's worth looking for at parts stores. Just a thought.
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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 09:56 PM
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This should work just fine.


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Old Sep 17, 2020 | 10:23 PM
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These two are the best I've used so far:
Citrol 266
CarPro Tar-X

They have NEVER let me down
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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 08:17 AM
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I literally went after this stuff with dawn 4x and hot water, no joy
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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 08:58 AM
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Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover has worked well for me. I have also used Adam’s Polishes Detail Spray with good success.
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Believe it or not, for bugs, Windex works very well.
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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 09:31 AM
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Wd-40

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I have used Bugslide for years for bugs, really good stuff. Most motorcycle stores have it as does Amazon.. WD40 has worked well for me on road tar/oil.
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I started using Griot's recently and I'm happy with the results. Considered CarPro but just went with Griot's for now.
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I use WD40 as well. Mostly to get the black marble streaks off the car after track events, but works on bugs too.

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Gyeon Tar or Turtle Wax Bug/Tar remover.
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I recommend Adam's TAR or Stoner Tarminator.

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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
No garage should be without it
I agree. And that quart size should be about a lifetime supply.
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Lemon Pledge for bugs. Spray in on, let it sit for a minute and wipe off. The citrus breaks down the bug much like Bugslide at a 1/10 the cost.
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