the predator

i just got done washing my TA from a drive from san antonio to houston. while i was cleaning my wheels i found on just only one of my wheels what appears to be road tar from the construction on I10. does anyone know what could take this off of my wheel without harming the finish? i've already tried wheel polish(mother's), rubbing alcohol, and goo gone. any other suggestions or ideas? any posts will be greatly appreciated.

WickEdSix98

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WD40 should work I would think

the predator

WickEdSix98-WD40. i will try that right away. thanks for the idea

Xsta Z 28

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Kerosene, or even bug and tar remover.

the predator

Xsta Z 28-thanks for the info. WD40 had little effect so on with the next idea. going to try a bug & tar remover. Kerosene is next. i hpoe one works!

6']['9

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wd40 will have little effect unless your trying to take rubber off your back bumper, you can try a bug n tar remover, googone or 3m Fine cut compound followed by some kind of wheel polish unless your using the regular silver wheels that came w/ the TA

c5blkvette

tar is a derivative of oil refining... if all the above fails, you can try gasolene.

Flawless02SS

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i would try turtle wax bug and tar remover, it's safe for car paint so it must be safe for wheels. If that fails a KNOW brake fluid will do the trick!!

the predator

thanks for all the replies. the turtle wax bug and tar remover worked pretty good with a lot of scrubbing. im going to try some gasoline or brake fluid as mentioned to get the remaining tar off. hopefully that should do the trick.

the predator

gasoline did the trick. thanks to all that posted, i really appreciate it. the wheels look better than ever!