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Old 12-21-2010, 10:17 PM
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What do we use to remove road tar from the vehicle so the clear coat is not damaged?

I was thinking 50% Nitromethane and 50% Toluene mixture would work just fine.

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paint stripper 95%, nitromethane 3%, toluene 2%.
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Adam: heat up the tar with a torch until it falls off.
Everyone else: use diesel on a cloth. Apply liberally, wait a few minutes, wipe off. Repeat until it is gone, then wash your car.
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Originally Posted by mikeh
that guy is so badazz he wears a toque in florida!
i still stick with diesel though.... i have used gas before, but i find it dries up too quick... never tried wd40, but i imagine it would probably be very similar to diesel.
i don't doubt the peanut butter either.... the original diesel engines were designed to run on peanut oil!
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Get a clay bar and be sure to use plenty of lubricant with it. They're an essential part of every detailer's kit. Clay bars won't be common in most big-box stores, but I know Canadian Tire carries them.

Edit: wash your car very well before you clay it!
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If you post like this you will make me mad and I will go and get myself a Jetta
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