tar/oil from road construction

[nonuro]

Well,gotta love Chicago for warning people about using "fresh oil" in road construction and not give enough warning to stay away-as in NONE!!!!

I immediatly had my car washed but the washer didn't touch the tar/oil.Having never owned a plastic skinned car I don't know how to get it off.Any suggestions?
And yes I used "search" but nothing came up.

[jimvw57]

I have used WD40 in the past but that was on a steel body car. Same with 'Tar remover' I know Dawn dish soap will remove grease, and also any wax but not sure what it will do to tar/oil.

[MB DNA]

Originally Posted by nonuro

Well,gotta love Chicago for warning people about using "fresh oil" in road construction and not give enough warning to stay away-as in NONE!!!!

Any suggestions?

WD-40 on a soft rag (old terry cloth towel) that you shake out often so as to not rub the road grit into your panels.

[theguywiththelongestname]

did you try Plexus plastic cleaner?

[jetfuel]

..I constantly use chemicals for tar/asphalt removal..you guys may considered harsh but it does the trick, dissolves the tar/asphalt in no time flat maybe two wipes and done...I use Methyl Ethyl Ketone or MEK..yes is some nasty stuff...it will dry up your skin if you have delicate hands...for light work mineral spirits...and it will NOT harm the plastic panels but it will harm the trim pieces.....just me

jetfuel

[nonuro]

I remember when I lived in Florida we used baby oil to get the tar off of our skin and you would be soft as a babies................
I am concerned because I have painted valances all the way around and its on the front spoiler,side skirts,rear valance and the tridion.
I have to get it off this weekend because I won't have another chance for 2 more weeks!
Any more suggestions,what do they use on Corvettes?

[forestacademy]

After reading this thread, Dracha got beat up today... , I have been amazed at how well the smart can clean up.

Look it over and you may get some ideas

[jetfuel]

...mineral spirits...a pint of this stuff is not going to make you wanting to apply for a government loan...try it over a very hard to see area/spot (inconspicuous)...
..if your paint work was done right mineral spirits should not harm your finish...

jetfuel.....salud

[burtandnancy]

Goof-Off

[Dunerunner]

I've heard that Murphy's Oil Soap right out of the bottle works!