Pine Tar --- Big Globs - How do I remove it?!

[Low Level]

Just picked up a car and it has BIG globs of pine tar all over it - on the glass, hood, sunroof, etc --- how do I get it off?! I bought a can of bug and tar remover from Walmart, sprayed it on, left it for a minute or two, and rubbed - but it doesn't seem to do anything.

I can scrape the majority of the tar off with my fingernails, but a significant amount remains.

Any suggestions?

[JohnZ3MC]

I'd also try WD40, mineral oil, and turpentine.
I'd saturate a bit of paper towel and let that sit on the tar for a bit to soften it. Remove the paper towel and rub with a bit of saturated microfiber towel.
Don't rub with the paper towel, it'll scratch/swirl the paint.
Reapply your sealant/wax as a final step of course.
-John C.

[WolfStrong]

+1 on WD40!

Another option is Goo-Gone.

[Low Level]

Thanks for the tips!

Someone recommended using GASOLINE --- is that a good idea... ?

[mosportgreen66]

gas works well... also get 5 Star wax and grease remover.

[Low Level]

gas works well... also get 5 Star wax and grease remover.

Interesting. I'll try a li'l gasoline then.

[BUNTA]

rubbing alcohol on a micro fiber
Works perfect comes right off. Just dont use a lot of pressure. I'll usually claybar then wax the spots after using it though.



Hunter

[TOYDLYF]

claybar will help take it down, if its scratching off with a fingernail and kinda powdery, then it is dried and you may need to have the car wet sanded and buffed...try a claybar first though....

and dont use gasoline! are you serious ?? you will take the paint off or dull the hell out of it

[everycredit]

+1 on WD40!

Another option is Goo-Gone.
+1 on goo-gone.

Lighter fluid works great, too. Essentially, use something polar (water & soap), and if that doesn't work, something non-polar (something that doesn't mix with water).