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Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:19 pm
by Hppants
This past trip, I got into a batch of fresh road tar, apparently. Before I go crazy trying a bunch of stupid crap, can anyone tell me what they have used to remove this from the chrome exhaust cans? Obviously, I'm interested in something non-abrasive, and do not want to dull the finish.
Thanks.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:28 pm
by bungie4
Turpentine if it's heavy, or WD40 if its just a bit. Any solvent will work.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:14 pm
by NBB
If you don't have the paint thinners, I keep a bottle of this handy
https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/products ... r-16-fl-oz
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:25 pm
by SLK50
Oven cleaner. Think about it.
WD-40? Hammer in a can.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:24 pm
by fjrob
Sand blast works every time.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:03 pm
by raYzerman
Warm up the pipes to soften the tar, wipes off easier with a milder solvent like varsol/mineral spirits or naptha or kerosene.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:46 am
by Gramps
Never Dull works for me.
Re: Road Tar on the Stock Cans
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:09 pm
by escapefjrtist
Mineral spirits and for tougher spots, I break out the lacquer thinner.
--G