MichiganBob Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Anyone come across a product that is great for removing road tar? Tried three different kinds on my wheels today and they eventually worked but it was not easy. Thanks. Bob Link to comment
Whip Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 IMHO...The Greatest solvent in the world... Whip Link to comment
David Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I haven't tried Whip's suggestion, but I think lighter fluid will work, too. Link to comment
MichiganBob Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Never thought of that for tar. Thanks Whip. Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 WD-40 (removes wax etc.) or Simple Green both work well with a little bit of patience and scrubbing. Link to comment
BUSTED Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Clear Springs, 180 proof grain alcohol, White Lightning to some! Link to comment
glockster Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 WD-40 (removes wax etc.) or Simple Green both work well with a little bit of patience and scrubbing. I 2nd the WD-40 suggestion. Just don't rely on it as a lubricant! Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Look for No. 7 (brand) Polishing Compound. Link to comment
Reddog900 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 waterless hand soap works also, dap some on and let is sit overnight and it takes it right off. Link to comment
Catbird Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I typically use WD-40. I suspect that the products called 'Goof Off' and 'Oops' that I often see in places like Wal-Mart paint dept. supplies would work well. Link to comment
Kitsap Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I use Boeshield T9 Lubricant. It works very well and fast and can be purchased at most bicycle shops. Check out data here http://westernbikeworks.com/productdetail.asp?p=PMT9B&tnum=2531615&c=3373524. Link to comment
tomk99r11 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Patience!? Scrubbing?! You gotta be kidding in this day of instant gratification?!! Link to comment
kingpinofdisks Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Automotive Tire Cleaner from Pep Boys. I think I got the ArmorAll brand. I squirted it all over the rims, let it soak in, then hosed off. I squirted it all over the rims again, then used a sponge to scrub the wheels, then hosed it off again. Afterwards, be careful - the brakes won't grab until they scrub off all the tire cleaner - I rode at 25mph with both brakes lightly depressed until they got grabby again. Link to comment
Jerry Johnston Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sure is....I had it take the paint right off the wheels on an Airhead. I've been using Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish. Link to comment
FrankT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Here's another vote for WD-40. I've used it with great success on my cages. Link to comment
W. Mazelin Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 . . .I think lighter fluid will work, too. Don't forget step 2: Light a match! Link to comment
RFW Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Anyone come across a product that is great for removing road tar? Tried three different kinds on my wheels today and they eventually worked but it was not easy. Ordinary paint solvent, or kerosene (essntially the same thing) dissolves tar, albeit relatively slowly (but it wonlt affect paint). Link to comment
MichiganBob Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I tried four of the suggestions: hand cleaner, kerosene, gumout choke/carb cleaner and WD-40. The WD was the most effective. Who would have thought? Ride safe, Bob Link to comment
GelStra Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . . .I think lighter fluid will work, too. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget step 2: Light a match! Orrrrr........................ But, I think the WD-40's a little more "neighbor kitty" friendly. Link to comment
Pat_Da_Geeeze_Donahue Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Creamy peanut butter. Chunky doesn't help. Make sure to wash it all off or you'll be chased down the road by all kinds of critters. Pat Link to comment
flyingreg Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Here's another vote for WD-40. I've used it with great success on my cages. +1 Been using it to remove road tar and bugs for, forever I guess. Works good. As a side note, finish cleaning with Simple Green to remove WD-40 film, wheels and tupperware will stay cleaner a little longer. Carb cleaners of all sorts WILL remove paint and soften plastics. Link to comment
Rags Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Mineral spirits. Keep lumps wet for solvent to work. Its a slower solvent and less corrosive. Link to comment
JohnBeaven Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 My vote is for WD40 or any of it's equivalents like CRC. Seems to make subsequent cleaning easier too. Also, cleans the black plastic rubber parts really well too. Link to comment
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