Tar? HELP?!

[Charleston]

Just bought a low mileage Lexus.

I have cleaned it up and found this substance, obviously thrown up off the road on all 4 corners. Is this tar? It is very hard and will not come off. Open to any suggestions. !!!


http://i67.tinypic.com/o107s3.jpg

[BMW435]

Just bought a low mileage Lexus.

I have cleaned it up and found this substance, obviously thrown up off the road on all 4 corners. Is this tar? It is very hard and will not come off. Open to any suggestions. !!!


http://i67.tinypic.com/o107s3.jpg

Almost looks like road paint. Hard to to tell. Try mineral spirits for it. If it's tar, try Stoners Tarminator. Whatever you do wind up using, I would wash the area with soap and water afterwards. Then apply a sealant or wax to the area.

[Kamakaz1961]

Believe it or not and hopefully I am right on this one.....if the Tarminator or tar remover or APC does not work, try WD-40. I have used it for many items, stuff that sticks and will not remove.....Additionally, WD-40 will not damage your paint. Give that a try and of course wash before putting it on. Sealant after you get it off or both sealant Wax or whatever you use.

[ScottB]

That doesn't look like tar ... almost like concrete or paint. For tar specifically I reach for:

CarPro TRIX Tar and Iron Remover, paint cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-trix-paint-cleaner.html)

[GSKR]

Looks like concrete.

[Charleston]

Going to try the tarminator........Will report back.


If feels rubbery almost, not so sure if that could be concrete but what do I know

[BMW435]

Maybe (if you have on hand) try using a plastic razor blade to help with the removal

[GSKR]

I've never tried wd 40 on promblem areas,but many people suggest it on this forum.Try to Presoaking it before removal.The rubbery hard surfaces I've encountered,I used a pressure washer on low psi for removal and lacquer thinner to clean up the residual or clay.