Tar removal products? - Nissan Murano

samwlee · 04-04-2005, 08:36 PM

Hi guys,

I got some tar that won't come off the paint near my front wheel fender and front door. Any good recommendations on a product to remove this tar w/o damaging the paint???

hfelknor · 04-04-2005, 09:30 PM

Try some Dawn dishwashing soap mixed in water.

If that doesn't do it, rub some gasoline on it.

In either case you will remove any wax you have on the vehicle too, and in both instances rinse with clear water once the tar is off.

NOTE: If gasoline won't take it off, it's not tar.

Homer

Trev · 04-05-2005, 10:00 AM

http://www.autobarn.net/cht-525.html

I've used this stuff, it's fairly gentle but takes awhile to melt the tar. I hate to admit it but i've used gas on stubborn tar. Either way, wash and wax the area immediately after removal.

samwlee · 04-07-2005, 12:46 PM

I bought a bottle of Turtle Waz bug and tar remover - it was the only brand that didn't require immediate washing and waxing after use - and it worked pretty good. It even said I could buff the area with their product. But I didn't dare - I ended up rinsing off the area with water afterwards...

bob1 · 04-07-2005, 04:59 PM

I'm with samwlee on the product. I have used the Turtle wax bug and tar remover for years with good results. You can find it anywhere, K-Mart,Wal-Mart, all the auto stores and even in super-markets.

GMTURBO43 · 04-08-2005, 09:00 AM

I too have used the Turtle Wax B&T Remover with great success.

04-04-2005, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
samwlee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 126	Tar removal products? Hi guys, I got some tar that won't come off the paint near my front wheel fender and front door. Any good recommendations on a product to remove this tar w/o damaging the paint??? __________________ ---------------------------------------------- 2004 Silver/Black Murano SL AWD, Touring, Sunroof visor, Mud flaps, Cargo Protector, HuskyLiner Floor mats

04-04-2005, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Try some Dawn dishwashing soap mixed in water. If that doesn't do it, rub some gasoline on it. In either case you will remove any wax you have on the vehicle too, and in both instances rinse with clear water once the tar is off. NOTE: If gasoline won't take it off, it's not tar. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

04-05-2005, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Albert, Ab. Canada Posts: 175	http://www.autobarn.net/cht-525.html I've used this stuff, it's fairly gentle but takes awhile to melt the tar. I hate to admit it but i've used gas on stubborn tar. Either way, wash and wax the area immediately after removal. __________________ 2005 Platinum SL AWD E & G Classics Grille AT Italia Razze 5 Wheels Silverstars

04-07-2005, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
samwlee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 126	I bought a bottle of Turtle Waz bug and tar remover - it was the only brand that didn't require immediate washing and waxing after use - and it worked pretty good. It even said I could buff the area with their product. But I didn't dare - I ended up rinsing off the area with water afterwards... __________________ ---------------------------------------------- 2004 Silver/Black Murano SL AWD, Touring, Sunroof visor, Mud flaps, Cargo Protector, HuskyLiner Floor mats

04-08-2005, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
GMTURBO43 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chitown Posts: 790	I too have used the Turtle Wax B&T Remover with great success. __________________ Dave '06 Altima SE-R '03 Murano Black SL AWD (Sold) '01 S10 ZQ8 (For Sale) '93 4Runner SR5

04-07-2005, 04:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	I'm with samwlee on the product. I have used the Turtle wax bug and tar remover for years with good results. You can find it anywhere, K-Mart,Wal-Mart, all the auto stores and even in super-markets.

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