Was stuck behind a tar truck for a few minutes

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat) 01/10/2017 at 12:08 • Filed to: None

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Please advise. There are drops of tar all over the front of the car and windshield. I’m currently at the beach house and there are no car-detailers/ car-washes here as this is a the third world.

Also it is 92 degrees here, is the tar going to bake into the paint?

S65 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:10

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HOW ARE YOU LIKING THE PASSAT

Mercedes Streeter > S65 01/10/2017 at 12:11

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:P

Echo51 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:12

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Kerosene will dissolve tar, similar petroleum products should do the same. Also pretty much what most commercial products are

My citroen won't start > S65 01/10/2017 at 12:13

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IT’S A BIT BORING

THE DASH RATTLES EVER SO SLIGHTLY

2.0 TSi and DSG IS REALLY NICE

VERY COMFORTABLE

Mercedes Streeter > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:13

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Good question. The same thing happened to Tucker back in 2015. Most of it is still there too. The only working thing I’ve found is buffing it or polishing it...and after 30 minutes of that you kinda just say “screw it”. I’ve been meaning to take him to a detailer. The tar still comes off with some polishing, but still, I don’t have the time for that! lol

Arrivederci > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:15

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Are there any stores nearby? You could get some bug and tar remover and go after it yourself.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:16

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Get a can of wax and grease remover from the auto place, duplicolor makes a widely available kind. Same thing as using gas, but is you know not rubbing fuel all over your car. try to do it on the shady side. this won’t leave anything behind or do anything to your paint. (gas doesn’t actually hurt modern paint, but it’s the wrong tool for the job.)

Noodles > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:16

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Try a clay bar, from an auto parts store

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:16

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Try using bug remover? I had a similar situation, sparyed some big remover, let it soak in then spray with water.

S65 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:16

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JUST LIKE MY DAD’S USDM PASSAT BUT 2.5L AND NO DASH RATTLE

My citroen won't start > Noodles 01/10/2017 at 12:18

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There are no auto parts store here, my main concern is leaving the car in the sun until I return to the city.

My citroen won't start > Arrivederci 01/10/2017 at 12:19

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Nah, this is a small beach town. My concern is leaving the car in the sun until I can return to the city and have it properly removed.

My citroen won't start > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 01/10/2017 at 12:19

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Not sure I can find bug remover here, but I will try. Thanks!

My citroen won't start > Echo51 01/10/2017 at 12:20

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Kerosene I might find in the town, commercial products I doubt. Will kerosene do anything to the paint?

My citroen won't start > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/10/2017 at 12:21

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The problem is that I’m “stuck” in the beach house until Friday, this is a really small town and there are no auto places here. And the car will be under direct sunlight until my return to the city.

My citroen won't start > S65 01/10/2017 at 12:22

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Do you get the fancy keys and DSG is the USDM Passat?

vicali > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:22

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Clay bar will fix it at your next detail.

Which way is the Beach?

Echo51 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:22

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Shouldn’t, but spot test first ofcourse.

My citroen won't start > vicali 01/10/2017 at 12:23

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South, the Brazilian South.

Is there a problem leaving it in the sun?

My citroen won't start > Mercedes Streeter 01/10/2017 at 12:25

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I really hope the tar comes of after taking it a detailer. I’m very OCD about my cars. Thanks!

A slushbox can be fun, too! > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:25

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spray a bit of kerosene

let is stand for a minute or two

wipe off

—hope this helps

S65 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:28

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yES, the DSG, maybe the fancy keys on a higher trim level

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:29

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It’s also hard on the paint, so wax right after its rinsed off. It has to be strong to remove it.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:30

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Hot water will smear it. you could try some rubbing acohol, varsol from the hardware store should work too. trouble is with black that the wind will literally scratch it. It’ll just scrub off but your car will look like hell. something to soften it and a micro-fibre to gently wipe it away. Whatever you do, try one inconspicuous spot first, there’s a first time for everything to go wrong. hopefully we were of some help. It’s -22c here so I’d happily stop by and do it for you since it’s 92 degrees.

vicali > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:32

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Nope.. when you detail it next your claybar will take care of it. If it’s really stubborn a few sprays of simple green should lift it up for the claybar to get it off.

Kerosene/dishsoap/gasoline/brake cleaner/sandpaper are crazy talk - not on my car thank you..

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:35

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It should survive, but it’ll probably need to be polished to hide the evidence. gasoline does work, but under direct sun, on black I wouldn’t.

CaptDale - is secretly British > vicali 01/10/2017 at 12:39

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This guy right here knows what up. I have had to use a chemical like goo gone once, but that was a small patched and I definatley washed it off right after it lifted off the goo.

Rico > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:47

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A clay bar can remove it. Some WD 40 can easily remove it. Any kind of Tar remover will work even if it’s been a couple of days.

Mercedes Streeter > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 12:47

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You’re welcome! And I actually share your same issue. The stain in Phil’s door bothers me so much that I’m just not driving him right now. Darn it, I want the dealer to replace the panel, not just poorly clean it!

I was that way with Tucker too up until my mum started stealing my money and I eventually became jobless...it’s hard to keep up a car without monies...And now it’s like gah, he needs a lot of work now!

Rico > Mercedes Streeter 01/10/2017 at 12:48

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Stoner’s Tarmintor will dissolve it. Any auto store brand tar remover would work or even WD40, definitely don’t waste your time using polish.

MikeP3 > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 13:07

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Try car wax. It has organic solvents in it that might dissolve the tar. A little paint thinner on a tissue might also work. Wax the paint after.

Mike

Svend > My citroen won't start 01/10/2017 at 13:12

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There are some great tar and glue removers on the market but if your local car store doesn’t do stuff like Auto Finesse ObliTARate or CarPro Tar-X.

Try spraying WD40 on liberally, allow to dwell and then wipe off after about 30-40 seconds. Don’t use an abrasive cloth as you’ll micro mar the paint.

If you have clay. Use a medium clay and liberally wet the area with a strong car shampoo/water mix to lubricate the area. Don’t use any pressure, let the clay take the strain.