Cleaning tar from body
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Cleaning tar from body
Somehow (don't ask) I got some black tar, or at least what seems a lot like tar, on my red C230. Its about the size of a tennis ball and obviously looks really bad on red.
Any ideas on how I can get this off? I tried Windex with no luck. Thanks in advance.
rostom
Any ideas on how I can get this off? I tried Windex with no luck. Thanks in advance.
rostom
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Re: Cleaning tar from body
Originally posted by rostom
...I tried Windex with no luck...
rostom
...I tried Windex with no luck...
rostom
Best regards,
Nick
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Try the Bug and Tar remover (I used the turtle brand). They are made to remove tar. NEVER use windex on your paint - it will never look like mirror
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Start with the previous recommendations, and if that does not work, step up to a professional product: 3M Adhesive Remover. After that, try anything you can such as WD-40, degreasers, etc...
If after countless attempts to get it off, it remains, you're only choice is to physically pry it off and then polish out the scratches you will undoubtedly make while doing it.
If after countless attempts to get it off, it remains, you're only choice is to physically pry it off and then polish out the scratches you will undoubtedly make while doing it.
