Wd-40?

[maxi]

can i use WD-40 to remove tar from car ?its safe to use in paint ? small area

 

[wfedwar]

yes and yes. 3M adhesive remover works even better and is also safe.

 

[maxi]

yes and yes. 3M adhesive remover works even better and is also safe.

thanks wfedwar..

 

[a.k.a. Patrick]

The 3M is very good, but it quite a bit more "toxic" using it. At least the WD has a pleasant odor.......

 

[BuffMe]

Safe to use on paint. Just remember to re-wax the area you used it on.

 

[BlueLibby04]

I would use a cleaner wax to make sure you remove everything that WD-40 leaves on the paint.



If you dont remove all of the WD-40 it may make the paint splotchy.



But yea, it should be just fine to use.

 

[kompressornsc]

Before I got into karting, I had no idea what a great cleaner WD-40 is. We use it to clean everything on the kart but the brakes. Oil, chain lube, tire marks, grass, dust-you name it. I go though a supersized can abut once a month.

 

[Bythehour]

We use it to clean everything on the kart but the brakes.

LOL! Could you imagine!!!



Reminds me of a friend who put Armour All on his brake pedal....

 

[maxi]

I would use a cleaner wax to make sure you remove everything that WD-40 leaves on the paint.



If you dont remove all of the WD-40 it may make the paint splotchy.



But yea, it should be just fine to use.

thank you bluelibby



but its safe to remove wd-40 by water? after 1 min not dangour in paint?

 

[mikebai1990]

WD-40 won't damage paint in any way. Dunno if plain water is sufficient to remove it, though. Maybe some car soap is better.

 

[RyanSilveraaydo]

I have oxidation around the outside of my windshield and back and heard that Wd40 can take care of this.. does anyone have any info on this?

 

[BigJimZ28]

I have oxidation around the outside of my windshield and back and heard that Wd40 can take care of this.. does anyone have any info on this?

it might hide it for a few weeks or till it rains

but I don't think it will take care of it

 

[maxi]

WD-40 won't damage paint in any way. Dunno if plain water is sufficient to remove it, though. Maybe some car soap is better.

thank you mikebai1990 ,,, some one told me if you have plastic unpaint youcan use wd-40 to renew black color in unpaint surface.!!

 

[red4.8]

What they all said...

 

[AppliedColors]

On tar, skip WD40 and adhesive remover and go straight to lacquer thinner. Nothing is stronger on tar.

 

[imported_Larry A]

Lacquer thinner may hurt some auto finishes. You will have to try it. I always used mineral spirits or kerosene, these wont hurt auto paint.

 

[94BlkStang]

On tar, skip WD40 and adhesive remover and go straight to lacquer thinner. Nothing is stronger on tar.

lacquer thinner can be very aggressive and many of the products in the thinner aren't necessary or even good tar removers. The best for tar removing is mineral spirits or xylene (xylol) for more stubborn areas. A 60/40 mix of mineral spirits and xylene makes for a very good tar remover. 27 years in the chemical and solvent industry has left me with a lot of experience as to what solvents work best with what materials.

 

[imported_Larry A]

I do believe that 3M adhesive remover is mineral spirits and Xylene.

 

[94BlkStang]

I do believe that 3M adhesive remover is mineral spirits and Xylene.

Just checked the MSDS on the product and it's about a 50/50 blend of VM&P Naptha, which is a faster drying mineral spirit and Xylene.