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    Removal of Tar From Wheels

    I seem to have some gunk stuck to the wheels -- looks and feels like tar. Is it safe to use a household product like "goo be gone" on the wheels or do I need to buy something special? (It was safe enough to remove annoying stickers from my wedding china, but the P car is different!) Thanks.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    goo be gone sounds to harsh ... I use Dawn dishwashing soap as it works great on tar and is mild . I was involved in cleaning birds that had tar on them from an oil spill and it was the only thing that cut through the tar and at the same time was mild enough not to hurt the animal . Also baby oil and a cotton swab .

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    Wont get it off, but when the wheels are clean, a coating of Michellins brake dust repelant works well at stopping dirt accumulate and "stick" to the alloy. Have been running with this for a few months and it makes cleaning the wheels as breeze.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    Mineral spirits, kerosene, liquid parafin (used in lamps) etc. No problem whatsoever.

    Acetone, MEK, Goof Off, toulene: bad and risky.

    Goo Gone? I believe it's closer to mineral spirits. Goof Off is the bad one; a powerful cocktail of serious solvents.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    The label says it contains no harsh solvents. Here's what the website says: Goo Gone is a combination of Citrus Power and scientific technology designed to eliminate the very toughest problems.

    Goo Gone safely removes: gum . tar . crayon . fresh paint . tree sap . oil and grease . blood . ink . asphalt . scuff marks . tape and tape residue . makeup, lipstick and mascara . adhesives . candle wax . kitchen grease . shoe polish . soap scum . bumper stickers . duct tape . bicycle chain grease

    Goo Gone has minimal impact on our environment and is safe to use on virtually any surface, including: carpets . upholstery . clothing . tile . glass . grills . appliances . vinyl . wood . draperies . autos . boats . fiberglass

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    There are automotive tar removers. I use Turtle Wax brand "Bug & Tar Remover"

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    WD40 or a little gas.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

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    SrfCity said:
    WD40 or a little gas.





    Use gasoline and get a spark from somewhere and suffer burns that will make you want to die. (I've seen such victims up close).



    sorry. kinda rant-ish, but I HAD to say that.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    WD40 is the safe bet since it doesn't desolve tar, it actually just makes it not sticky, lubricates, so it comes right off.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    WD40 for sure or white spirit

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

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    PbPedis said:
    There are automotive tar removers. I use Turtle Wax brand "Bug & Tar Remover"



    I agree, use an automotive tar remover. I use Stoner's Tarminator or 3M Adhesive and Tar Remover. Both are paint safe.

    The Turtle Wax stuff is a little stronger I hear.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, part #051135-08984. A very mild solvent for all painted surfaces. Over the years I have used this product to remove all kinds of stuff from painted surfaces including synthanol enamel.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    Prevention is the key. Once you get them cleaned up (WD40 is fine) you should wax them with a decent wax and then keep up with them over the months. Once you let them get away from you,--good luck in getting them clean again.

    dan

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    I just used WD40 on a small clump of tar that was on the inside of my Sport wheel--it loosened it and made it easy to remove it.

    What type of wheel wax works good on a painted and clear coated wheel like the Sport? Many of the products say not to use it on painted wheels. How about using a carneuba wax.

    Re: Removal of Tar From Wheels

    How about Swissol 'Autobahn' wheel wax?

     
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