The other day I was walking to my truck and got tar on my shoe and it got on my floormat. D@mn tar!!!! Anybody know what will get it off? Thanks.

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00 Black Lightning
No mods yet, just enjoying her stock for now!

 

I would try carpet cleaner first. I bought Turtle wax Carpet-upholstry cleaner that comes in can with brush top. I had some spots ( not tar) in seat and carpet it removed easily. I have used wd40 to remove tar from non porous surfaces but never tried fabric or carpet.

Good luck
Doug

 

Try AFTA, removed gum from the carpet of my camaro once

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2000 Silver Lightning
Downs Ford Intake
PSP Chip comming soon.....

 

3M makes a 'Bug & Tar Remover' that I've used for years. Dab it on, wait a few minutes, rub it off, then wash the area (important) to remove the remover.

 

Castrol Super Clean will also remove tar or grease from floor mats.

 

There's a product called "redhot" from Auto Magic that works REALLY well on this type of stain (as well as all other stains). But it's only sold through detailing supply distributors.

It's worth a try if none of the other ideas work. Check with your local detailing shop.

Trace
(NOT affiliated with Auto Magic, just know their products are incredible)

 

Mineral spirits. Tar is a petroleum product. If its on the paint outside, gasoline works great.

 

WD40 works well when on the paint. Maybe try something like lifter one stain remover, maybe. I would always try it in a spot not seen too easily.

[This message has been edited by PFA (edited 08-28-2000).]

 

gasoline works best

 

Just yesterday on the radio they were talking about taking tar off one's vehicle and the product being discussed was WD40

 

WD 40 will disolve just about anything. But on the interior you would have a cleanup job to get the WD40 out. I have used it for Tar, Gum, all kinds of adhesive residue, paint overspray, grease.....All on NON porous surfaces.... You get the idea

Doug

 

If you haven't solved your problem yet, try GOO GONE but follow the instructions for carpet and upholstery closely.

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Virgin '00 L
Silver is faster!

 

If you haven't got the tar off yet, try a small amount of Go-Jo hand cleaner. Just rub in in.