How would i remove this?

oleg · 08-09-2011, 09:15 PM

I found this on my wheel about a week ago it looks like a chunk of tar. I have no idea how to take it off with out messing up the paint. Any tips?

Liquid_G · 08-09-2011, 09:17 PM

goo-gone or goof-off type stuff.. maybe a degreaser. But whatever you try read the label and make sure its safe for the wheel.

kenchan · 08-09-2011, 09:26 PM

you can use gasoline on a rag.

i personally use RC car motor spray/RC nitro engine cleaner on a paper towel.

Baer383 · 08-09-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I personally use RC car motor spray/RC nitro engine cleaner on a paper towel.

I use the same stuff it works good.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-09-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

goo-gone or goof-off type stuff.. maybe a degreaser. But whatever you try read the label and make sure its safe for the wheel.

+1

I wouldn't use anything caustic.

Waiz · 08-10-2011, 01:24 AM

If it's tar just use a little olive or canola oil and a soft paper towel.

<-Gets tar on feet all the time from surfing and olive oil always does the trick

XwChriswX · 08-10-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

If it's tar just use a razor blade and a soft paper towel.

<-Gets tar on feet all the time from surfing and shaving off the hair always does the trick

Good advice chewie...

azn370z · 08-10-2011, 02:35 AM

You can use turtle wax with a cotton towel. Or a clay bar with lube.

gozfast · 08-10-2011, 10:30 AM

WD-40 takes off tar well and absolutely won't hurt your paint. Goof-Off is pretty aggressive, solvent based and will melt some paints and most plastics, however Goo-Gone is mild, citrus based, doesn't hurt most stuff and works pretty well. Car wax and a rag would take a long time if it's thick and stuck on there.

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I use the same stuff it works good.

yep, all garages should have a can of this stuff at all times.

Waiz · 08-10-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Good advice chewie...

oleg · 08-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the help guys I'm going to try to get it off tomorrow

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 05:23 PM

this is the stuff i currently use but most other brands are the same.

TowerHobbies.com | 4000 T.A. Emerald Performance Plus 3 Motor Spray 13 oz

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXN287&P=R

08-09-2011, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	goo-gone or goof-off type stuff.. maybe a degreaser. But whatever you try read the label and make sure its safe for the wheel. __________________

08-10-2011, 02:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You can use turtle wax with a cotton towel. Or a clay bar with lube. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-10-2011, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
gozfast Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 67 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	careful WD-40 takes off tar well and absolutely won't hurt your paint. Goof-Off is pretty aggressive, solvent based and will melt some paints and most plastics, however Goo-Gone is mild, citrus based, doesn't hurt most stuff and works pretty well. Car wax and a rag would take a long time if it's thick and stuck on there.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you can use gasoline on a rag. i personally use RC car motor spray/RC nitro engine cleaner on a paper towel.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	If it's tar just use a little olive or canola oil and a soft paper towel. <-Gets tar on feet all the time from surfing and olive oil always does the trick

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this is the stuff i currently use but most other brands are the same. TowerHobbies.com \| 4000 T.A. Emerald Performance Plus 3 Motor Spray 13 oz http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXN287&P=R