How would I remove asphalt from a finish?

GlossyTundra

GlossyTundra

Tractor Detailer
See other thread ( http://autopia.org/forum/profession...-detail-6-big-dump-trucks-need-some-help.html ) for background info. I just found out that the reason that the asphalt company is paying me to wash these trucks is that they dropped liquid asphalt on the beds. I havent seen them yet, but the owner says it isnt real bad, just needs cleaning. Would something like tar remover work? Gas or Diesel fuel? What else could I get to do this. I normally would not take something on of this magnetude and complexity, but I get to charge whatever I feel like, I am thinking $200 a truck for this.



Brandon
 
Don't use gasoline. Too volatile, and just an errant spark from static electricity will cause it to flash and ruin your whole day. :sosad
 
Diesel fuel is often used as an asphalt slip agent. There are other alternatives, such as soy release. If you get in a pinch, email or pm me. I have some other alternatives. Give me a good description as to what your up against and I can recommend something. Ive worked with Asphalt quite a bit.

The liquid asphalt your referring to is called slurry seal, its actually water soluable until the componants set, then, well, then its a B****.
 
Four Star Power Punch really dissolves tar good. However, if it is something like a 55 gallon drum spilled on it you might want to try something else. LOL
 
I looked at it today, it's just a little tar that leaked out of the filling hopper onto the hood. I got some localy made tar remover this afternoon.





Thanks for the help, pics coming soon!
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
Diesel fuel is often used as an asphalt slip agent. There are other alternatives, such as soy release. If you get in a pinch, email or pm me. I have some other alternatives. Give me a good description as to what your up against and I can recommend something. Ive worked with Asphalt quite a bit.

The liquid asphalt your referring to is called slurry seal, its actually water soluable until the componants set, then, well, then its a B****.
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Exactly..truckers who hall hot asphalt would use Diesel Fuel in the dump in order to keep asphalt from sticking..
 
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