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    Tar residue

    Have a brand new Tacoma that I ran through some unmarked asphalt sealant. I removed the sealant with tar remover but it left a residue that will not wash off. Body shop said it had to be buffed as they tried claybar first with no result. I watched him buff a small section with a drill and he mentioned he used a 3k and 2k grit pad to remove. What items do I need to accomplish this myself. Thanks in advance

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    Re: Tar residue

    Many have recommended and I used Tarminator from autozone/O'Reillys for mine which was much worse. It worked. But let it sit on longer than the labeled 60 seconds.


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    Re: Tar residue

    The tar came off, just not the residue.

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    Re: Tar residue

    Yes, still try the tarminator. Mine was the same thing. Others have also recommended Tar X but don't put it on any of the protective clear film if you have any.


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    Re: Tar residue

    Car Pro's Tar X.

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    Re: Tar residue

    Tar X and then maybe a light finishing polish afterwards.

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    Re: Tar residue

    Gas will remove that quickly and effortlessly .

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    Re: Tar residue

    Tar-X and rinse should remove tar. I'm not sure what type of "residue" would remain. I've done this on a white car with no residue.

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    Re: Tar residue

    Ok, will let you know if it works.

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    Re: Tar residue

    Quote Originally Posted by GSKR View Post
    Gas will remove that quickly and effortlessly .
    Gas did not work

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