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I looked in the search area but came up with nothing. Any good way to remove old tar from my white bumper I tried a few things but to no avail any trick chemicals out there..Peter

Kerosene. Lacquer thinner. Single edge razor blade(gently) And.....good 'ol W-D 40.

There are many tar removers on the shelf of your area flaps or as delux54panel stated above.

Tony Smith

Mineral spirits or Grease and Wax Remover... I wouldn't go near any painted surface with lacquer thinner.

I've always used good ole 87 octane with good results; and stay off those hot tarred streets.

Peter,

Gasoline is the most hazardous material that the average person comes in contact with. It's flammable but more significantly, it's explosive. This is winter and your risk is much greater when using gasoline in a closed space.

Gasoline is NOT a good choice for cleaning anything... ever... under any circumstances. There are alternatives that work just as well that won't incinerate you in the process.

Bug & Tar remover and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser !!! ...will have your bumper like new.
And No scratches !!!

I've been taught "like dissolves like." Althought this doesn't mean to wipe it down with tar, or that there aren't other/better solutions, I'd first start with an oil-based product like 30wt, WD40, 3-in-1, etc. (I was less than impressed with Bug & Tar remover for removing love bugs. WD40 worked better in my situation.)

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser- I never thought of that! It work well?

Bill

All I AM GONNA SAY on the Mr. clean Magic Eraser is to give it a try !...you will be impressed !
Now dont get the off the wall brand that says it is the same thing ...they are not.
I use them all the time on my BASS boat also an love em .
for a few $ give em a try ...you will like em .

This is hard tar... I tried the wd 40 and octane 87 nothing I think I may have to use steel wool and repaint the bumper... I'll try the eraser next.. Peter

With care, I bet heat could be a help.

Bill

its mainly spots of tar....

I always assume people here to be adults and not boneheads when it comes to dangerous flammables such as petroleum distillates. If you don't know the dangers of gasoline raise your hand. I have been using these products for almost 60 years and don't believe anyone on this forum to be uninformed. I think it wise to warn all youth of the potential dangers with gasoline, I don't however believe that warning is due those here.

heat gun, got one from Northern Tool, Harbor Fright has them too.. about $10 ... and it does produce some heat!

Mike