Just got back from a trip to Colorado. On 287 in the eastern part of the state I drove through a 1/4 mile or so of fresh tar. Sides of truck are covered. Any suggestions on cleaning? White truck (was white, now spoted)

Like a zebra? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I know that was teribble. That tar has got to hurt. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Pinch.gif


Maybe a little simple green? I feel your pain.


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PPG auto paint products sells a grease and wax remover that wont hurt paint at all. Takes tar right off with very little effort but you'll need to wax the truck again right away if you do wax it. Only place I've found it is at auto paint supply stores.

Try Go Jo

WD-40 works great. Spray it on, wipe it off, then wash with a carwash soap. Good as new.

GoJo?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif What a great idea. Didn't think about that. Should be safe for clear coat if it's safe for skin. Thanks Hoot.


Crawler: She gets waxed alright. That's part of the problem. The wife gives me such a hard time about this truck. Says I should have a Mercedes instead of a P/U truck. My kids don't get bathed as much as this truck does.

WD-40 works great. Spray it on, wipe it off, then wash with a carwash soap. Good as new.


I second that ..........


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A Little Diesel will work wonders! It's what they use to keep the asphalt from sticking to thier tools and truck beds.

WD-40 works great. Spray it on, wipe it off, then wash with a carwash soap. Good as new.





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Diesel for the heavier stuff


WD-40 for the lighter stuff http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Thanks guys. It's gone. Used both. WD-40 and GoJo. WD-40 was easier to apply and remove. Someone had told me paint thinner. Was a little skeptical about using paint thinner on my truck's paint.

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Clay bar works good too.

Crawler hauler wrote: PPG auto paint products sells a grease and wax remover that wont hurt paint at all. Takes tar right off with very little effort but you'll need to wax the truck again right away if you do wax it. Only place I've found it is at auto paint supply stores.

The part number will be Dx330. Used to prep panels prior to painting totally safe

A clay bar will work great and leave the paint fealling and looking like new. I use it about 4 times a year. Easy to use and wont harm your paint.


I use to use diesel and wd-40 all the time, but you had to clean your truck again after using it or you would get a haze and then it would attract dust like crazy.

I second the clay bar. Use it on my truck 4-5 times a year. Follow it with a coat of wax, and the paint will be better than when you recieved it on delivery day. Once a good coat of wax is on, a lot of tar and road grime will wash off when you wash your truck. I dont like to use WD-40 because of the reasons stated above.

Hey Duramax,


What wax do you use after the clay bar?

Paint thinner (mineral spirits) for tar and road goo, isopropyl alcohol for tree sap. The factory paint is tough and neither of these will hurt the finish. They will remove the wax. Simple green is great for cleaning brake dust off tires and wheels.

Plain old kerosene is what I use. Since vehical pint is generally fuel resistant, keroesene is well tolerated and cleans very good too.

If you use go-jo or some other hand cleaner, be careful about the ones with pumice.

I like the mothers wax personaly. I buy the Mothers clay bar kit at the local NAPA for something like $18.**. Then follow the directions that come with the kit. I am an automotive detailer and I swear that the clay works. I use it on all my customers cars and trucks.

try using a little WD40 squirt it on a rag and wipe it over the tar spots it takes it right off and won't hurt the paint according to the body shop guys i have done this several time this summer and i have not had any problem

Duramax,


I am sold on the clay bar. I just never can figure out what wax to use. Thanks for the information!

meguires gold wax works great

I personlly like Liquid Glass. Easy to use and great results.