[$eaba$$]

I noticed something on my hood yesterday afternoon and it looks like a blob of tar...
I tried picking at it this morning and it was hard an super sticky. Had all kinds of hell trying to get it off my fingers.
How can I get this nasty stuff off the paint without damaging the finish???

Thanks!


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[$eaba$$]

Here is a pic.


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[Disco Mike]

Any solvent based fluid, like kerosene or go to your local parts store and see hat they have,After removing us a small amount of a light rubbing compound then wax it.

 

[$eaba$$]

Will the kerosene not damage the clearcoat/paint?


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[acg]

3M Bug, Tar and Adesive Remover has worked well for me.

 

[Rovingvic]

Wd40!

 

[$eaba$$]

Ok, I tried Goo Gone and it got the glob off... But there is still a thin brown film from where it was stuck. Afraid to scrub it


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[Dereyk]

Wd40


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[redtruck12]

Got to agree penetrating fluid such as w.d.40 should work fine, if it is only remnant staining a cleaner type wax may do the trick.
Please not "penetrating" fluid "not penetration" fluid such as gin or rum......

 

[$eaba$$]

Well, the WD40 didn't work. I didn't let it sit for a long time but long enough to make a difference and it didn't help.
How long can WD40 remain on the paint without damaging the surface?
I really don't want to have to get into compounding.
Needless to say, I'm pretty pissed off about this...

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[TerryRover]

You may be screwed if its a single stage (non clear coat) if I'm right the best way will be compound with light abrasive (small circles, don't dig in hard, let the product work) then a finishing product, you may try a wax and grease remover ... I would hit up a body shop - after 15 years of auto body experience, I'd say they would do it for good customer relations ... Or some brewski's good luck

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[acamato]

You need something that will dissolve the stain. http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia-detailing-wiki/141056-tree-resin-sap-removal.html#post1499766