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Tar splatters, Tar marks on your car remove them with ease

A few drops of lighter fluid on a soft cloth will remove tar splatters from you car paintwork. Remember to wax the area afterwards.

WD40 lubricating oil is also great for removing tar splatters from your car. In fact it is great for removing tar from most things. The beauty of using it to remove tar from your car is you do not need to wax afterwards

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Using WD40 on tar spots Comments By: WD40 Believer Using WD40 to remove tar spots on our car was quite effective, and did not do any damage to the paint. We gave the car a good wash following the WD40 application; did not leave any residue on the car.   Removed excellent tip Comments By: Graham One application of WD40 on a small lump of tar, a little gentle rubbing and its gone. No damage to the paintwork   WD40 for removing tar stains from motor car Comments By: Marian This was a brilliant tip.The car got coveed in tar and all we did was spray with the WD 40, wash it off and it was perfect.   thought there was no solution Comments By: janet wd40 worked fantastic. heavy tar was on white car mostly on the lower sides but splatters all over. cleaned up great and quick.   WD40 works a charm! Comments By: Anon as soon as i sprayed it on the tar began to run, simply wipe it off with a clean cloth, spot on cheers!   wd40 works Comments By: cameroonlady After i read wd40 removed tar without a problem, i tried it and it worked.   10/10 Comments By: Nick Worked a treat - saved me £5 on 'Tar Remover' - Happy Days   WD40 is amazing! Comments By: Craig I had so much tar on my car due to roadworks i have to drive through every day. Nearly the whole panel was covered. WD40 worked a treat!!   Use Any Paste Car Wax Comments By: Herb Booker Any paste car wax, even the cheapest will remove tar rather easily. Just put a dab on the end of a rag and rub it in, then wipe off.   works brilliantly Comments By: Civicboy great tip-works well and no hard work needed   saved the day Comments By: Patricia Muir what a fantastic tip saved me a trip to halfords to look for tar remover thanks from a very gratful pensioner   I was amazed Comments By: v thompson I thought my works van was just badly splattered with mud. I was in a bit of a panic when i realised it was tar. I used WD40. What a relief. It came off no problem   Excellent idea Comments By: Parcel Excellent idea, melts before ur eyes. Simply wipe off with a cloth or paper towel. Brill! For more stubborn deposits, spray on and leave to soften, then gently wipe off.