CLS16

Guys, I need some help. Yesterday I parked my car in an open parking lot and apparently the lot next to it was getting repaved. Well when I got to my car last night, there was tar sprayed all over the side and top of the car, and all over my windows. Do you think a detailing shop would be able to remove it, or do you think I would need to get my car repainted or something. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated!
Thanks!!

Scrib

You should be able to get it off actually. While I'm not sure what the best appraoch would be, companies do make "bug and tar" remover. A clay bar might do the trick as well. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate trying either.

I'm sure some others will chime in with suggestions, but I wouldn't PAY to have it removed. You can do it yourself.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

I had this happen recently. I used some claybar, some aggressive rubbing, & my finger nails, & it came mostly off. The little bit that was left I guess washed off after several car washes.

CLS16

I guess I should try to remove it myself first, and if I can't then I guess I really won't have any choice but to bring it to a detailing shop. Man do I have bad lcuk with this car!

Fabvsix

WD-40 WORKS FABULOUS ! TRY IT, YOU MAYBE SHOCKED AT THE EXCELLENT RESULTS !
Keep us posted !

Old old trick !

CLS16

It won't damage the paint in any way??

Nicky Pass

A verrrrrrrrrrry fine rubbing compound will get it off...but your arm is gonna hurt.

CLS16

That's what I'm worried about. I don't feel like compounding by whole car and since it's white, I'm probably going to see the different shades of white on the spots that I missed. It would look pretty dumb to have 2 different shades of white on my car, and I don't think the dealer would like that much when I return it off the lease.

heyitsme

i take pictures first, and get the companies info who paved the lot in case the car needs to be repainted.

CLS16

Good thinking. I was thinking of doing that tonight when I got home. I hope it doesn't get to that point of having to repaint it.

Fabvsix

CLS16:
I am looking at the can of WD-40. Here is what is says:
CLEANS: Most surfaces of : Grease, Grime, "TAR", Adhesives, GUM, Tape, Crayon, Scuff marks and water deposits !
You can email them your concerns or questions at : www.wd40.com

CLS16

Thanks a lot bro! I'll try it out on a small part first and see how it turns out.

Fabvsix

I've used it for "years". Now I have not had a need for as large as an area your mentioning. Get a friend, you do the wd40 and have your friend be right behind you with warm soap water and clean it immediately, but I can tell you that this will not harm your paint. WD-40 is great stuff for all kinds of things ! Remember, it's probably been around since before you were born !

Fabvsix

CLS16:
I noticed your a Zaino freak like most of us here, you could also call Uncle Sal and he would advise you what to do.......just a thought !

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Have you seen this topic: http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=102751

Simple Green is great stuff!!

CLS16

Thanks a lot guys! I really appreciate your help. Now I have a few different avenues I can take, and hopefully one of them will work.

Hey Fabvsix, did you convert to a 350Z or a Z06? If it's 350Z, how do you like it? I'm planning on getting one in Dec., when my lease is up.

Once again, thanks for all your help!!

Fabvsix

Z for ZAINO ! HELL NO I ain't getting rid of my CLS ! Its paid for, I work from home, so I don't drive it much, just keep it SUPER clean and in the garage ..........

CLS16

Oh I see. I guess I'm just not as faithful towards my CLS, but I'm pretty sure I will be towards the 350Z.

dfreder371

Just wash the damn thing with gasoline. Wear plastic gloves. Sorry, but you gonna have to re wax the whole thing. This will work, and not harm the paint. I paint cars and car parts for a living. "Prep-Solv" should also work. Available at any automotive paint store.

Smitty

Kerosene will eat up any surrounding pavement.


This is the Prep Solv. that Dave is referring to: http://www.ardexlabs.com/index2.html

6209 SPOT REMOVER Fast Drying Solvent This is a very fast drying solvent cleaner for grease spots on the paint or on fabric. It is a body prep for removing tar, glue, undercoating, etc.


6214 SUPER FAST SOLVENT Quarts only This is the same product as Spot Remover and is for the mechanic.

Order some today!!!!... no mess, wipe on, wipe off, won't harm any of your window trim or rubber.

Smitty

dfreder371

Smitty: Kerosene will work too, gasoline will be more agressive and work faster. I once had a POS 87 Chrysler Le Baron (what was I thinking?) that was gray and I drove down a freshly tarred road with no warning signs. I now had a two tone car! Gas was the only way to get it off quick after it had dried.

Generally, the automakers test paint by painting a steel pannel with all components of the final finish (primer/color coat.clear coat) and the spec usually says 100% resistance to color and gloss change for 168 hours (1 week) to 240 hours (10 days, with the panel 50 % immersed in gasoline, but in a closed jar, such that 1/2 the panel is attacked by the liquid, and the other half attacked by the vapor. But thanks, Smitty!