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Topic: Tar on caravan

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Mrs Woowar

01/8/2010 at 2:31pm
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Hi all,

Anyone any ideas how to get tar off the frontof the caravan? We drove past roadworks and although we didn't see it - there must have been tar spraying about as now we have loads of tar spots - don't want to scrape it in case it damages the van , but just washing it hasn't got it off!!

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freeatlast

01/8/2010 at 2:58pm
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Use tar remover from a car accessory shop. Safe to use and with the advantage that it will also remove stubborn black streaks.

Mrs Woowar

01/8/2010 at 2:59pm
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Brilliant - thanks for advice - off to Halfords asap!

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lion123

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wd 40

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Mrs Woowar

01/8/2010 at 3:09pm
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Even better - thanks lion

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GT85 bike cleaner - same as wd40!

lotty69

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try using a cloth soaked in diesel, to loosen the tar .then wash it off with a car shampoo

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Missedagain1

03/8/2010 at 4:15pm
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Jizer degreaser will get rid of it and will leave a shiney finish but will need a good polish afterwards.

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664DaveS

04/8/2010 at 9:25am
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White spirit works fine, most people have some in shed/garage! Got the tar off our car and van.Does not hurt paint.

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