[Dr. Hank McCoy]

Part of buying a car in the summer in Chicago is driving it thru construction zones. After a week of not washing due to rain (heresy!) I noticed tar on my car (hard to miss black on yellow!). What's the safest way to get it off? Are those orange oil-based cleaners safe on our finishes? My paint will remain tar-stained until I hear from this great VW community. (Please no should's or probably's. I'd prefer to hear from people who have actually used something)

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

My dad has this GM "tar and road remover" stuff that takes it off in nearly a single wipe. Works great and doesn't harm the paint. I'm sure there are many similar products that can do the same thing.

 

[Jman5000]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (U n i o n 0015)

Tarminator works well and won't hurt the clearcoat.

 

[03rabbitgti]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

bug and tar remover.... that orange stuff is pretty harsh...dont let it sit on your paint for a second

 

[dcomiskey]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (03rabbitgti)

Goo-B-Gone. Works perfectly.

 

[3Dachs]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

I've used Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover. It's the only TW product I use and it works great.

 

[derrickm]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

Any tar remover will probably work. I personally use 3M Tar & Adhesive Remover.
Whatever you use, make sure you re-wax the areas you use it on because almost all tar removers will take off any was you have.

 

[golfgl99]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (derrickm)

bug and tar or any cleaner wax

 

[volkswerks]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

I've used "OOPS" that I bought a LOWES. It has seved me well on tar, and those unsightly dealer name stickers that they put on cars they sell...Never a problem! Even used it on 2 day old paint on my Scirocco, when some nasty tree goop landed on it and baked in with the sun...

 

[dreidreisieben]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (dcomiskey)

Quote, originally posted by dcomiskey »

Goo-B-Gone. Works perfectly.

I agree http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[wagnerdata1]

Re: Car meets tar...your thoughts (gtfli1)

I have an Imola Yellow 20th. During a road trip, accumulated much tar. Used TurtleWax Tar & Bug remover, works perfectly. Alot of work, but what ya gonna do?