By Steve from Memphis, TN
By duckie-do from Cortez, CO
Does anyone know what takes tar off of cars? I recently got a little bit on mine & can't remember what I read about it. It was a non-chemical/toxic solution.
Thanks!
Vicki
How do you remove tar from a car that's been on for a long time? I've used gas, WD40, all types of removers, Varsol, peanut butter, mayo, and nail polish remover. Nothing works!
By Don
By foxrun4107/15/2012What works for me is adhesive and tar remover available from auto parts stores. Also gasoline does a good job as well. You have to rub it in with a rag. It will look streaky when the tar is removed then wash the area. The longer the tar has been on the car the more difficult it will be to remove.
What is the easiest way to remove road tar off of cars? Elbow grease goes a long way, but there has to be an easier way. We wash our car with Dawn and this helps, but the tar stains are so stubborn. Help!
By Peggy
By marg.conklin08/24/2011I may be a little late here but Mayonnaise and a paper towel takes the tar right off. I've done this for years and will never buy special tar remover from the store.
What can I use to remove tar from the outside door panels of my automobile?
By Joan from Russellville, AR
By kemperjl09/19/2010I use kerosene. Put a little on a rag and gently rub the places where there is tar and it will disolve and come off with no harm to the paint.
| Tips for removing tar from your car or trucks finish. Post your ideas. | |
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| Baking Soda | 06/01/2005 |
| Use baking soda to take the tar off your car. | |
| By scabansweeps | |
| Skin So Soft | 06/01/2005 |
| My sister drove her vet out from California a few years back and had driven through some oily tar and she could not remove it although she had tried all sorts of things. I suggested she try Skin So Soft, by Avon, and she was amazed! It took it off right away! | |
| By jeanne (Guest Post) | |
| Cold Cream | 06/01/2005 |
| Cosmetic cold cream works. Rub on and wipe off. | |
| By siris (Guest Post) | |
| Goof Off | 06/02/2005 |
| There is a product called Goof Off made by Lilly Industries that works like a charm. I purchased it at K-Mart, but you could probably find it at other similar stores. | |
| By dianajoyce | |
| Gasoline | 06/02/2005 |
| Many years ago I used gasoline on a rag to remove it. Worked quite well. Do it outside rather in a closed garage. | |
| By Syd (Guest Post) | |
| WD40 | 06/05/2005 |
| We used WD-40 to remove a 'lot' of tar from my son's car one time. It worked great, however, my brother told us that when it comes to repainting it, it isn't such a good idea. We didn't have to do that, so it didn't matter. | |
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| Avon Bath Oil | 06/22/2005 |
| Nothing takes it off better that Avon Bath oil. Borrow it if you have to. It will amaze you, even if it's been there for a long time. Apply it with a rag, let it sit for a minute and wipe it off. No damage to the paint either. | |
| By Ardis Barnes | |
| Bath Oil Worked | 07/08/2005 |
| Thanks for the great tips! I used bath oil, and it came right off, wiped clean, no damage to the paint and it was A LOT of tar. | |
| By chicago (Guest Post) | |
There are some items in your kitchen that may be successful in removing tar. Butter, creamy peanut butter, or vegetable oil applied to the tar and left for 12 to 24 hours should soften in and make it easier to remove. If that doesn't work there are a few items from the garage that may work. WD-40, kerosene, or mineral spirits applied directly to the tar should soften it up and make it easier to remove. WD-40, kerosene, or mineral spirits will most likely remove wax from your car as well.
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Removing Road Tar from the Car