Tar Help

StangGT804 · 05-26-2008, 01:32 PM

Well i was driving threw my neighborhood and they decided to start paving the roads for summer, well i tried to go as slow as i could but still heard the gravel chip "sound" and my fender well's are pretty much covered with caked on tar! With a few hard scrubs, i got most of the rear well's done but i got some hairline scratches due to that and now i don't know what to do... anyone of you guys have had this problem or know what to do?? Its on there pretty good!

I have tried the bacon soda/water paste idea no, and the peanut butter idea sounds ridiculous.. anything else?? thanks!

Dream · 05-26-2008, 01:34 PM

never had that happen to me. but usually goo gone, paint thinner or ice cream cake solves everything :P

SLP02GT · 05-26-2008, 05:19 PM

the easiest way to remove tar is with wd40 takes it right off without damage as for the scratches just wax the hell out of it with buffing compound then polish it

*03gtmustang* · 05-26-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SLP02GT

wax the hell out of it with buffing compound then polish it

That makes no sense.

You can try a paint cleaner such as Dupont prep sol or Wurth clean solve. As for the scratches, theres a lot that you need to consider. Cant give you much advice without seeing the car.

SLP02GT · 05-27-2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

That makes no sense.

You can try a paint cleaner such as Dupont prep sol or Wurth clean solve. As for the scratches, theres a lot that you need to consider. Cant give you much advice without seeing the car.

why? he said he removed the tar and now has scratches the last time i checked scratches are removed by what....Buffing compound

*03gtmustang* · 05-27-2008, 07:12 AM

Waxing is a process in itself, you dont wax with buffing compound. You also shouldnt be telling him to use a buffing compound without seeing the paint in person. It isnt always required to remove scratches.

SLP02GT · 05-27-2008, 07:14 AM

ok, whatever im not arguing with you about auto-detailing it was just a suggestion I used to do auto-detailing for 4 yrs and worked in a collision center so you don't need to preach to me... lol

*03gtmustang* · 05-27-2008, 07:29 AM

Ahh, now I know why you gave the advice you did.

SLP02GT · 05-27-2008, 07:34 AM

cause im an idiot....haha it was just a suggestion and your right you really can't tell until you actually see the scratches.

DaGonz · 05-27-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

That makes no sense.

You can try a paint cleaner such as Dupont prep sol or Wurth clean solve. As for the scratches, theres a lot that you need to consider. Cant give you much advice without seeing the car.

What he said!

StangGT804 · 05-27-2008, 09:22 PM

well guys... i went to kroger saw the wd40 and then saw a bottle of "goo gone", so i went with that, says it removes greases tar & etc. Apply goo gone on, let it stand for bout 2 mins and wipes right off! awesome stuff!

*03gtmustang* · 05-27-2008, 09:35 PM

Yep, goo gone is another option.

SLP02GT · 05-28-2008, 06:35 AM

goo gone is nice i used it to remove the warning stickers on my motorcycle when nothing else would take it off. wd40 is milder I use it to remove like that "sticky" tar kind of like chewed bubble gum.

05-26-2008, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,278	Tar Help Well i was driving threw my neighborhood and they decided to start paving the roads for summer, well i tried to go as slow as i could but still heard the gravel chip "sound" and my fender well's are pretty much covered with caked on tar! With a few hard scrubs, i got most of the rear well's done but i got some hairline scratches due to that and now i don't know what to do... anyone of you guys have had this problem or know what to do?? Its on there pretty good! I have tried the bacon soda/water paste idea no, and the peanut butter idea sounds ridiculous.. anything else?? thanks! __________________

05-26-2008, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
SLP02GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 142	the easiest way to remove tar is with wd40 takes it right off without damage as for the scratches just wax the hell out of it with buffing compound then polish it __________________ 02 GT 5 speed - 2007 GSXR 600

05-27-2008, 07:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,217	Waxing is a process in itself, you dont wax with buffing compound. You also shouldnt be telling him to use a buffing compound without seeing the paint in person. It isnt always required to remove scratches. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-27-2008, 07:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
SLP02GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 142	ok, whatever im not arguing with you about auto-detailing it was just a suggestion I used to do auto-detailing for 4 yrs and worked in a collision center so you don't need to preach to me... lol __________________ 02 GT 5 speed - 2007 GSXR 600

05-27-2008, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,217	Ahh, now I know why you gave the advice you did. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 772	never had that happen to me. but usually goo gone, paint thinner or ice cream cake solves everything :P

05-27-2008, 07:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
SLP02GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 142	cause im an idiot....haha it was just a suggestion and your right you really can't tell until you actually see the scratches. __________________ 02 GT 5 speed - 2007 GSXR 600

05-27-2008, 09:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,278	well guys... i went to kroger saw the wd40 and then saw a bottle of "goo gone", so i went with that, says it removes greases tar & etc. Apply goo gone on, let it stand for bout 2 mins and wipes right off! awesome stuff! __________________

05-27-2008, 09:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,217	Yep, goo gone is another option. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-28-2008, 06:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
SLP02GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 142	goo gone is nice i used it to remove the warning stickers on my motorcycle when nothing else would take it off. wd40 is milder I use it to remove like that "sticky" tar kind of like chewed bubble gum. __________________ 02 GT 5 speed - 2007 GSXR 600

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