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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Like the subject says..does anyone know a good way of getting tar off of the wheels?? I know that our manual says don't use anything strong on them, but I know that it will not come off with car wash and water......??
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Greased Lightning, or as I like to call it...God Piss. Available at any Wal-Mart or auto parts store

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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you should use a good non-acid cleaner-
my first choice for your problem would be somethng like
einmann hi-intensity cleaner...
be careful when scrubbing cause tar can contain grit which can cause swirls or scratches to your wheels.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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i forgot to mention that i would use it full strength and let it sit for a few minutes. prob will take a few tries.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by wanabe
you should use a good non-acid cleaner-
my first choice for your problem would be somethng like
einmann hi-intensity cleaner...
be careful when scrubbing cause tar can contain grit which can cause swirls or scratches to your wheels.

Where can you get this stuff?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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http://www.properautocare.com/hi-c32.html

also tarminator might do it:
http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/product.a...?ItemID=sto-tar
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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WD-40 will get it off,I use it all the time.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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that too
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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will that stuff ruin the finish on the wheels? I'm hesitant to use anything on my wheels but soap and water.
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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everything above is safe on your wheels- just use the product, wash the wheels (car shampoo or a good wheel wash soap) and then wax/zaino them.

if you want to use a wheel cleaner (instead of car shampoo), p21s is one of the many that are non-acid and good cleaners:
http://autopia-carcare.com/autopia/p21-105g.html
or
http://autopia-carcare.com/autopia/p21-105r.html
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