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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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When i bought my 98 camaro i noticed that there was some tar right in back of the front tires, and it wont come off with that bug and tar remover what else can i use to remove it?
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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WD40. Worked for me! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks Pewderz
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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I've always had good luck with Turtles Bug & Tar remover, it could be that's it's to damn cold here for it to work properly?

Before retiring from G.M. I once used some G.M. Goodwrench Heat Valve Lubricant/Penetrating oil in a spray can ( not sure about the name ) on a company car that had been abused, let me tell you that stuff took off all kinds of crap. It's not cheap ( about $8 a can ) but I doubt anything else could have done as well, might be worth looking into.

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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Kerosene is the best tar remover out there, it was used on paint finishes
before wax, just turn the rag often, and follow up with a mild soap wash <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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I use Stoners Tarminator, it can be found at just about any auto store. Clearcoat friendly but it strips any protectant on your car.
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