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Tar
I just discovered tar on my coupe this afternoon. What do ya'll recommend to get this stuff off. Anything here in the house or a trip to the parts house to get the tar/sap remover? Thank you very much.
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Try WD40. Spray it on. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Wipe it off. Repeat with a little rubbing (an old toothbrush works well) if it doesn't come off the first time. Re-wax the area after the tar is gone.
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Like he said WD-40 or you can try 3M General purpose adhesive remover.
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Had the same Problem on my 55 Chevy Nomad. WD 40 took it off. I then sprayed the area with detailer and toweled it off. Then I waxed the area. No problem with that Viper Red paint in the affected area.
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Originally Posted by vettnatic86
I just discovered tar on my coupe this afternoon. What do ya'll recommend to get this stuff off. Anything here in the house or a trip to the parts house to get the tar/sap remover? Thank you very much.
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Originally Posted by vettnatic86
I just discovered tar on my coupe this afternoon. What do ya'll recommend to get this stuff off. Anything here in the house or a trip to the parts house to get the tar/sap remover? Thank you very much.
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From: Sault Ste Marie Ontario
Originally Posted by olefam
Try WD40. Spray it on. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Wipe it off. Repeat with a little rubbing (an old toothbrush works well) if it doesn't come off the first time. Re-wax the area after the tar is gone.
Glen
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