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Old 06-17-05, 10:16 AM
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i thought i had tar on my side plastic fenders so i went ahead and washed my car and the soap took off the "thick" part of it. after it took it off, there is this brown residue left from it. i've tried WD40, claybar, polisher....it won't come off. can anyone help?
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See this thread. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=road+tar Try pm'ing HarrierAWD as he has not answered my question.
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here is a pic of the stuff i can't get off. i tried bug and tar remover and still no luck.
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here is a pic of the stuff i can't get off. i tried bug and tar remover and still no luck.
What did you do!!! How did you get that much tar on your car!!!! It looks like flames lol. How long did you leave the stuff on there, because it almost looks like it baked on there for awhile!!! Oh try the Harley Davidson bug remover...works on the Road King on the Lexus!
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Try using a fine polish such as a swirl remover on it. That should take it off. Reapply your wax or sealant afterward.
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i've tried meguiars Deep Crystal System Polish and no luck. man, this is depressing.
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Use the Saturn brand bug & tar remover. It has worked well for me all these years. Available at your local Saturn dealership.
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