Help!!! Years of tar, road paint, other contaminates

**adamgayton81** · 09-28-2016, 09:37 AM

Ok so I have neglected the very lower side of my Camaro for many years

Help!!! Years of tar, road paint, other contaminates

(yes I'm ready for the bashing so bring it on) and have very bad tar, grime, paint, etc. on the lower panels. I have tried many different chemicals and products to strip these off but cannot win. Any suggestions?

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**FrankS** · 09-28-2016, 10:22 AM

Have you tried Tarminator or Tar-X?

**adamgayton81** · 09-28-2016, 10:33 AM

Never tried Tarminator....what kind of sponge or rag should I use with it?

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**fly07sti** · 09-28-2016, 12:29 PM

I'm with Frank. Get a can of Tarminator and some throw away terry towels. Just be sure to let the Tarminator dwell for a few minutes so it can do its job.

**adamgayton81** · 09-28-2016, 12:34 PM

Cool and thanks guys I will pick some up and give it a shot.

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**zero4** · 09-28-2016, 12:44 PM

Be careful with the film that you have. Tar-X at least says to avoid.

**Jimmy Vegas** · 09-28-2016, 12:51 PM

I'm thinking some Goo Gone, or Stoner Tarminator with throwaway towels. Just wipe it very carefully, not scrub. Follow up with APC, then wash and wax/seal.

After it's clean, you should then go sit in your room and think about what you've done, young man!

**Mantilgh** · 09-28-2016, 01:16 PM

Looks like some road paint there too. That stuff is a pain. You almost have to pick it off, or let it soak forever. I think I have heard of some people using plastic razor blades to help remove them then polish after.

**TTQ B4U** · 09-28-2016, 01:20 PM

Mineral Spirits and a cheap MF Rag is my go-to. Works great. Then wash it off with soap and water.

**adamgayton81** · 09-28-2016, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Vegas

I'm thinking some Goo Gone, or Stoner Tarminator with throwaway towels. Just wipe it very carefully, not scrub. Follow up with APC, then wash and wax/seal.

After it's clean, you should then go sit in your room and think about what you've done, young man!

Lol oh I've been thinking about what I've done the whole time. Unfortunately I didn't have a garage or the tools do do anything till we bought our house last October and I finally got to get everything out of storage. But I'll definitely keep up with it now once I get it cleaned.

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