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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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The other day i was driving in the rain on a freshly paved road. So my tires (Sticks out 2'' past wheel well) sprayed my trucks body with the grim, my truck ain't very red anymore it has a lot of black on it now. So if i rub the paint the stuff comes off but it takes a lot of rubbing to remove a little bit of the tar. What is the best/most efficient way to remove the tar and will it harm my paint.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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turtle wax bug and tar remover with alot of elbow grease will get it off.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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I agree...I got tar all over my white rx8 and turtle wax bug & tar remover worked great.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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I guess if i use a buffer it will be a bit quicker, Is it okay to leave it on the paint till next weekend because theyre calling for a lot of rain this coming and all 3 side roads that i can take to work are getting paved. The only other side road choices are 15 km to far south and to far north of where i need to go.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I also used some really hot water, but be careful because it will smear and also clog up the clothes that you are using. I went through about three sponges and two or three cloths by the time I got done.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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I work in the asphalt business and gojo without the grit with no harm to paint and dnt take no time
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by toole05
I work in the asphalt business and gojo without the grit with no harm to paint and dnt take no time
Makes sense it is a degreaser. I got gallons of that stuff at home but its with the pumice.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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I wouldn't use that u can get original formula in small squeeze bottle for couple bucks at parts store that way you will have it for next time
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Don't know how much tar you have on your truck. Yes seems a power buffer might speed things along but how long would it take to clog the pad up?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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WD-40. It takes tar, bugs and pine pitch right off. It is a natural fish oil and it does not harm the paint. After you have the tar off wash the whole truck like normal. It won't leave any residue. I use it all the time on my white, red and black vehicles.
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