Goof Off

[Speedway]

Has anyone used Goof Off for tar remover? I have a few spots on the cars paint and inside on the factory coated rims. Was wondering if this will damage any of the clear coat or coating on the rims. The bottle states use for tar remover on painted surfaces......... but does that mean clear coat? Thanks in advance!

[Murr1525]

Re: Goof Off

A friend used it to remove road paint. Did not seem to cause 'damage' but I am sure he caused swirls at least, what with rags and all.

[yrdln]

Re: Goof Off

I have used WD40 before it didn't seem like it hurt the paint

yrdln

[BillE]

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Kerosene!

Goof-Off, IMO, is just too 'strong' to try first.

Think: Like product to remove like product.

Bill

[skipper1]

Re: Goof Off

I use denatured alcohol. Gets paint scuff marks off too.

[CKL]

Re: Goof Off

Kerosene!

Goof-Off, IMO, is just too 'strong' to try first.

Think: Like product to remove like product.

Bill

Does kerosene damage paintwork or clearcoat? What about turps?

[BillE]

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Does kerosene damage paintwork or clearcoat? What about turps?

Not really. You wouldn't want to bath your car in the stuff. But when applied with an applicator (I use old T-shirts, they are fairly soft), just gently rub the tared area. It will take a few tries to remove all the tar.

Turpentine works well on some tree sap, especially evergreen types. Same precautions apply.

You will need to re-wax the area you used the kero/turps on. Maybe even some light polishing if you mar the surface some.

This help?

Bill

[CKL]

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Not really. You wouldn't want to bath your car in the stuff. But when applied with an applicator (I use old T-shirts, they are fairly soft), just gently rub the tared area. It will take a few tries to remove all the tar.

Turpentine works well on some tree sap, especially evergreen types. Same precautions apply.

You will need to re-wax the area you used the kero/turps on. Maybe even some light polishing if you mar the surface some.

This help?

Bill

Thanks for that info. I am trying to remove double sided tape residue after taking off some bumper strips that are just stuck on.

[BillE]

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Thanks for that info. I am trying to remove double sided tape residue after taking off some bumper strips that are just stuck on.

You have WD-40 there? If so, give it go.

Some tape 'leftovers' can be removed using peanut butter. Yea, really. It's the oil that does it, not the peanuts. Even try cooking oil.

You CAN try something like Goof-Off...just be gentle some paint really react to a 'hot' product.

All I'm trying to say thru all my babble is, use the most gentle product first then gradually move up.

Completely off topic: Wife and I were talking last night and the subject came up about winter 'Down Under', you get snow much in Australia? Or just winter cold?

Bill

[CKL]

Re: Goof Off

You have WD-40 there? If so, give it go.

Some tape 'leftovers' can be removed using peanut butter. Yea, really. It's the oil that does it, not the peanuts. Even try cooking oil.

You CAN try something like Goof-Off...just be gentle some paint really react to a 'hot' product.

All I'm trying to say thru all my babble is, use the most gentle product first then gradually move up.

Completely off topic: Wife and I were talking last night and the subject came up about winter 'Down Under', you get snow much in Australia? Or just winter cold?

Bill

Ah the thing is, I read about WD40 in my other thread and tried it on the weekend thinking it would just come off really easily. Well... it DIDN'T. Maybe I need to let it soak it a bit as I was in a hurry and was just trying it, I pretty much just wiped it on and off to see if it would do anything hahaha.
Peanut butter? You waiting for me to reply with "i tried it and it didn't work" so you can reply with "PUNK'D!!" ?!?! haha

As for winter 'down under' it depends where you are. Certain places snow depending on the geographical topography and climatic characteristics etc. It doesn't snow in Sydney, it does snow in the Blue Mountains 1hr inland (west) of Sydney, and it does snow around Canberra 3 hrs south of Sydney. Thinking of heading for a visit?

[BillE]

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I wasn't kidding about the peanut butter trick. Does pretty good job of loosening up dried wax on bumpy plastic surfaces. You need to wash the affected area(s) afterwards (gotta get the oil off).

Thanx for the 'snow info'. It was just one of those questions that pops in your head once in a while. I have always to 'come down' for a visit. we have a few friends that have and have nothing but good to say about Australia. Now if wasn't for that 14 hour flight...I really don't like to fly anymore...LOL.

Bill