Pine tar... Now what?

[Retrograde]

I went exploring yesterday, had a great time going down some long-forgotten roads in the National forest. Lots of low-hanging pine tree branches I had to push through. I didn't realize the significance of that until I went to the car wash...

What's the recommended way to remove pine tar smears without harming the paint? My first thought was kerosene or diesel fuel... will that work?

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[garyji]

WD-40.

G.

 

[Cntr78]

I went exploring yesterday, had a great time going down some long-forgotten roads in the National forest. Lots of low-hanging pine tree branches I had to push through. I didn't realize the significance of that until I went to the car wash...

What's the recommended way to remove pine tar smears without harming the paint? My first thought was kerosene or diesel fuel... will that work?

Hand sanitizer works. Just enough alcohol.

 

[Medsker]

I've found Turpentine works well. It's actually made from pine wood and takes it off pretty good. I use it on my tents when they get sap on them. I'd try on a small inconspicuous spot first with whatever you use.

 

[TrailScooter]

WD-40.

G.

Yeah, that's what I use...

 

[limeade]

WD-40.

G.

I'll second the use of WD-40. Don't know about the other things that are listed. I always have WD-40 in the shop and it works great.

 

[Ron93YJ]

I have yet to test it out myself but have heard good things about Goo Gone.

 

[jhackathorne]

Or use something specifically designed for tar removal...

https://www.detailedimage.com/Degreaser-C3/Tar-Remover-SC151/

 

[BlackGenesis]

Rubbing alcohol works as well.

 

[Terminex]

Turtlewax bug & tar remover.

been using it for many years to remove bugs, tar & tree sap.

best part is that it also has wax in it. Saves a step.

 

[Radar25]

I second hand sanitizer

 

[Sparty]

And get it off ASAP. Pine Pitch absolutely loves to eat through clearcoat.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Stop letting George Brett drive your Jeep.

 

[Petey]

I'll second the use of WD-40. Don't know about the other things that are listed. I always have WD-40 in the shop and it works great.

I third it... I think this might be the best choice

 

[Retrograde]

And get it off ASAP. Pine Pitch absolutely loves to eat through clearcoat.

Thanks for timely tip on that... as soon as I read this, I went out & got on it!

I knew about the WD-40 thing. And we know from reading the WD-40 MSDS that the solvent half of WD-40 is LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, A.K.A. mineral spirits. Which I have. It works, but is a bit slow & laborious.

Cheers to Medsker-- the turpentine was much quicker, but... it leaves a gummy residue of its own. And that is what the mineral spirits is good for-- a little bit of that on a microfiber rag, and it took the gum off. All tolled, I had a day's worth of pine forest squeezin's cleaned off in about 30 minutes. Thanks for the tips!

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