Better than tarx. Or stronger

[DogRescuer]

Simple


What product if any do you suggest to remove stubborn tar that's better(if any) than tarx?
And I have used it and not impressed IF tar is old.
I have used mineral spirits and wasn't impressed

And:


What about compounding it off using da (might ruin pad huh)?

Any ideas will help.

[BobbyG]

Hi Steve,

Tar is petroleum based so kerosene has always worked very well and won't harm the paint. Simply soak a cotton cloth in it then lightly rub over the affected area and you'll see it begin to dissolve the tar. Once finished, use a paint cleaner to remove any staining that might be present...

[aim4squirrels]

Never tried kerosene, but stoners tarminator worked really well on my rims and front clip.

[dchristo]

gojo hand cleaner will dissolve tar without harming paint

[1kwikf]

I've fallen in love with Tarminator. I only wish they sold gallon sizes

[conquistador]

I've fallen in love with Tarminator. I only wish they sold gallon sizes

I believe they sell a 5 gallon size. Just a thought.

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[theblob640]

Simple


What product if any do you suggest to remove stubborn tar that's better(if any) than tarx?
And I have used it and not impressed IF tar is old.
I have used mineral spirits and wasn't impressed

And:


What about compounding it off using da (might ruin pad huh)?

Any ideas will help.

It still works if the tar is old. I had tar on my parent's van baked on for almost 10 years and used TarX couple months ago and it took it off. It will need a couple applications but it does take it off.

[DogRescuer]

Hi Steve,

Tar is petroleum based so kerosene has always worked very well and won't harm the paint. Simply soak a cotton cloth in it then lightly rub over the affected area and you'll see it begin to dissolve the tar. Once finished, use a paint cleaner to remove any staining that might be present...
Thanks Bobby, when you say use a paint cleaner, what is that, ipa or qd or mineral spirits?


It still works if the tar is old. I had tar on my parent's van baked on for almost 10 years and used TarX couple months ago and it took it off. It will need a couple applications but it does take it off.
Thanks, you must be a more patient man than me.