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07-06-2020, 01:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Marshall
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 23
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Removing tar from Airstream
My front rock cover got some tar on it from the road. Before I attempt to remove I came to the all knowing forum for tips on removing. I though it might be tricky to get off.
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07-06-2020, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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It’s a stainless steel guard, we wash first then end up using goo gone or nail polish remover. Eventually the guards are meant to be replaced, they are pricey but something to keep in mind.
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07-06-2020, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,145
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WD40. I had lower curb side covered with tar. The WD comes in an aerosol (fogger); worked great and finished wiping I washed with Turtle car wash. Good as new.
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07-06-2020, 03:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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What Airtandem said. WD-40.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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07-06-2020, 06:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Traverse City
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 214
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X3 on WD40.
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07-06-2020, 06:14 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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X 4 WD40...
Bob
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07-06-2020, 07:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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Did you ever wonder what became of WD-1to WD-39?
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07-06-2020, 08:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1964 22' Safari
1993 25' Excella
Flagler Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 317
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tar....
Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieStream
My front rock cover got some tar on it from the road. Before I attempt to remove I came to the all knowing forum for tips on removing. I though it might be tricky to get off.
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citrus juice, or min. spirits , thx
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07-06-2020, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' International
Jim Falls
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,294
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X5-WD-40. Shines them up great.
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07-06-2020, 08:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,725
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Yep WD-40 fantastic at removing bugs. tar, sap, gum. stickers, etc.
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07-06-2020, 09:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' International
Jim Falls
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,294
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
Did you ever wonder what became of WD-1to WD-39?
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It took them 40 attempts to get their water displacing formula to work, but on the 40th attempt, they got it right in a big way. WD-40 was born. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product.
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07-06-2020, 09:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,145
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Did one know WD 40 was invented in 1953 and we are still finding NEW uses for it ?
I have used it as a polish; wipe on, wipe off.
moke
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07-07-2020, 10:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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Or you can use Varsol or paint thinner
Since it is just uncoated stainless, any tar removal product will work but not on the Aluminum which might be affected y a stronger solvent
JCW
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07-07-2020, 11:29 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Quartz Hill
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 354
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Mineral spirits should also work
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07-07-2020, 11:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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Probably difficult to find now that we are all being healthier but cigarette lighter fluid works great as well.
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07-07-2020, 12:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Marshall
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 23
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Thanks! It worked like a champ on the rock guards! Now, what would you recommend to use to get the bugs and other grime off the other parts of the trailer? I didn't want to spray WD-40 on the aluminum without asking around if it's OK.
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07-08-2020, 06:16 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1999 28' Excella
Lake Mary
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 255
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Auto parts stores sell Bug&Tar remover. If that doesnt get it, you can always try kerosene
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07-08-2020, 07:42 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,654
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I had something like tar on my guards but it was very hard and extremely difficult to remove. WD-40 would not cut it. So I got some tar remover and rubbed it a little too much and ended up with a few "polished" areas on my rock guards.
But then again they are theoretically disposable!
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07-08-2020, 08:14 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieStream
Thanks! It worked like a champ on the rock guards! Now, what would you recommend to use to get the bugs and other grime off the other parts of the trailer? I didn't want to spray WD-40 on the aluminum without asking around if it's OK.
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40 is fine on the aluminum.
A trick I have used on small tar spots... spray it cold or wait 'til Winter and scrape it off with a fingernail.
Griot's One Step also can work and is also good for minor scratches that haven't compromised the Alcoa coating.
Bob
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