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Clay Bar?
Posted on 2/2/26 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 2/2/26 at 4:56 pm
I got something on my truck a few months ago and I have been unable to get it off. I have tried bug/tar and several more products, but all I am doing is scratching my paint job. I have been able to pick some of it off with my finger nail. I picked it up one day on the interstate and it looks like dirt, but it is not.
Would a clay bar help?
Would a clay bar help?
This post was edited on 2/2/26 at 4:58 pm
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Posted on 2/2/26 at 4:57 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
What is the “something”? That will determine the best answer.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 4:57 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Seems like you just need to trade the vehicle in for a new one
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:00 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Squirt some WD40 on it and work it a bit.
- My Daddy
- My Daddy
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:02 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
3M adhesive remover. Great stuff. I used it to remove my protective film coating. It is paint safe. You can find it at auto zone.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:05 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Most of the bug and tar removers sold over the counter are garbage. Use some kerosene on a rag, dab it on andlet it soak
Eta: Are you talking about 1 spot or like your whole hood is covered?.
Eta: Are you talking about 1 spot or like your whole hood is covered?.
This post was edited on 2/2/26 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:07 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Have you tried heating it with a blow dryer?
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:08 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
It's a truck
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:08 pm to kayjay
quote:
3M adhesive remove
The best
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:09 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Goop Off and hand sanitizer will work wonders. Finger nail is the single best tool to not scratch paint.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:10 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Clay bars are for contamination. They don’t do great on blobs. Also consider one of the eraser drill things.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:38 pm to rooster108bm
It is in streaks down the side.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:41 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
You could give Goo Gone a try
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:43 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
coca-cola
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:49 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Are you sure it's not paint?
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:50 pm to RetiredSaintsLsuFan
Magic eraser.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:55 pm to tigers win2
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Magic eraser.
That will work on a lot of things but will just smear tar and basically does the same thing a clay bar does.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 6:05 pm to tigers win2
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Magic eraser.
One of the dumber suggestions in this thread. Do you know how abrasive a magic eraser is? OP's clearcoat would be shot after that.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 6:06 pm to 777Tiger
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coca-cola
You got a down vote but people don't realize that coke has the same ph as white vinegar and is an acid.
Posted on 2/2/26 at 6:09 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
quote:
Do you know how abrasive a magic eraser is? OP's clearcoat would be shot after that.
quote:
Do you know how abrasive a magic eraser is? OP's clearcoat would be shot after that.
It's no more abrasive than a clay bar. It has its uses in detailing. I wouldn't just scrub the whole car but for spot treatment they work well.
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