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pEAchEzpwnz
04-01-2010, 05:02 PM
Hey, does anyone know of any solvents that are really good for removing annoying stuff like tar and grease off the side panels? I was thinking of using the 3m prep solvent 70 but it looks like that might take off the paint apparently.
Thanks for any responses!

jamal1984
04-01-2010, 05:59 PM
Most of grease, tarm and glue i found Goo Gone work real good, but beside that i want to hear someone else opinions too about other products.

sushiboiiii
04-03-2010, 02:19 AM
this works out good for me

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2096_65007893

darkmoon87
04-03-2010, 04:42 PM
just about any auto degreaser you can find will do the job.

and if i were you, depending on how concentrated the thing is, i would dillute it with water.

DARK AGE 53
04-03-2010, 05:21 PM
I just use the cheap Turtle Bug & Tar Remover, works fine for me.

Palmer812
04-03-2010, 07:53 PM
The strongest thing that I know of that won't hurt paint at all is Acrysol. It is made by Kent. It is WAY stronger than Goo-gone and Goof-off etc. Go-kart shops usually stock it.

pEAchEzpwnz
04-28-2010, 01:51 PM
Thanks for the insight. I tried the goof off and it worked fine for most spots, but i still had to put in a lot of elbow grease for some areas. I think i might try the acrysol.

127.0.0.1
04-28-2010, 02:00 PM
denatured alcohol. strong stuff.

yaris-me
04-30-2010, 12:32 PM
Dish washing liquid, straight or diluted works and it's environmentally friendly, no harsh or toxic chemicals. Be environmentally friendly!:w00t:

YariSCAL
05-02-2010, 05:11 PM
denatured alcohol. strong stuff.

90% Isopropyl is good also, and maybe easyer to find than denatured (which is Ethonal made not fit for drinking :thumbdown: ) The type one finds in the grocery store is typically 70% Isopropyl, but 90% can be found a Target, cheap.

_S7V7N_
05-02-2010, 08:00 PM
Rubbing alcohol will do the trick you can either use it straight or mixed with water. Just make sure you apply wax after you do this if not you're going to be riding around with no protection at all.