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    Stripping tar leftovers

    Hey what remover would you guys recommend to get the remnants of the tar out? I got it off but there are streaks of the crap still on the metal. I tried using the wire brush on the polisher but all it does is swirl the crap unless I take it down to bare shiny metal.

    #2
    I used mineral spirits in a spare spray bottle and paper towels, worked pretty well with minimal elbow grease.
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      #3
      Oh cool, thanks! I don't really have anything like that in the household, was thinking maybe I'll need aircraft remover or something like that.

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        #4
        Or oven cleaner
        1989 Cirrus Blau coupe Racing Dynamics wheels and a Volvo Spoiler.

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          #5
          Mineral spirits and 5 mins. Done. Don't use oven cleaner - that's nasty stuff.
          Originally posted by Matt-B
          hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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            #6
            WD40 and a lighter
            Brian Jacobs

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              #7
              Originally posted by george graves View Post
              Mineral spirits and 5 mins. Done. Don't use oven cleaner - that's nasty stuff.
              This

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                #8
                Mineral spirits sprayed on, time for it to dissolve the tar, and paper towels will get the job done. Goo-Gone will also work and smells a bit better.
                The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                  #9
                  Just to clarify, the reason we all like the Mineral spirits, is it dissolves and the left over tar but doesn't touch the paint.
                  Originally posted by Matt-B
                  hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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