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dodge guy

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Posted: 04/22/12 11:51am

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I use brake clean to remove tar. works great and won`t harm the finish.

And don`t you like how the sign says "fresh oil" if it was oil it wouldn`t dry to the point you couldn`t wipe it off!

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Posted: 04/22/12 12:00pm

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3M general purpose adhesive remover.

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Posted: 04/23/12 04:32am

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Fingernails can pop them off also, then some of the above products to remove the residue. Cuts down on the smear amount.

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Posted: 04/23/12 04:19pm

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For years I've heard that Coca Cola will work well. Have never tried it, but would certainly be less expensive than many other cleaners....

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Posted: 04/23/12 07:39pm

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Another vote for WD-40

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Posted: 04/24/12 11:01am

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I too used WD-40 to effectively remove tar from my trailer and TV.

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Posted: 04/24/12 11:13am

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I use Spray and Wash. May have to let it set on there for a few minutes.

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Posted: 04/24/12 01:33pm

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I always use WD-40 first on anything like this. mainly because I always have a can of it sitting close by. It seems to work on anything you try using it on.

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Posted: 04/24/12 02:00pm

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Thanks for all the great suggestions.
After posting, I remembered my father using fresh motor oil to clean up after working with old grease and dirt coated equipment.
I used a 1:1 oil and gasoline mixture to remove the tar then came back with the bug and tar remover and a fresh wax. Looks good as new.

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