Lexx Posted August 24, 2012 Share I hope someone can help me. Yesterday on my training ride, i went over a patch of tar, that was still wet, and the bottom of my frame and at the back is now full of this black sh@t. I tried washing it off with Clean Green and de-greaser, but it doesn't look like its working. Is there anything else that will take the tar off. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted August 24, 2012 Share Cooking oil, trust me it works! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 24, 2012 Share Turpentine then Brasso Edited August 24, 2012 by Iron Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted August 24, 2012 Share It's the vegetable oil that breaks the tar down. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted August 24, 2012 Share Turpentine then Brasso wtf Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted August 24, 2012 Share Apply some regular household items to the tar. These items include vegetable oil, creamy peanut butter, bath oil, and denatured alcohol. Read more: How to Get Tar & Oil Off Your Car | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5880920_tar-oil-off-car.html#ixzz24SMDntL3 Ramrod 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 24, 2012 Share Turpentine then BrassoTurps should work. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 24, 2012 Share wtf Dinkim , turps takes the tar off no prob ( does not affect the bikes paint ) brasso makes it all shinny like new again . They use turps to take tar off cars . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SingleTrack Posted August 24, 2012 Share Sandpaper <Insert evil laugh here> Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted August 24, 2012 Share I don't know dude brasso is abrasive, It will take paint off maybe not to base metal but paint will come off. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted August 24, 2012 Share Parafin on cloth. Of in a swipe. Had tar on my bike. Clean green couldn't remove it. Parafin had no issues. SaKiwi 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 24, 2012 Share Mothers R3 - Race rubber remover - works like a charm. Or any of the tar removers. www.crazydetailer.co.za Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ispeed_V Posted August 24, 2012 Share Petrol - works like a charm. May also give the bike a bit of extra vroom Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 24, 2012 Share I don't know dude brasso is abrasive, It will take paint off maybe not to base metal but paint will come off. I hear you , but its just to bring the shine back after use with turps , dont go rub the crap out of it because then it will rub it down. i have buffed many a bike to show room condition no problem . Try it . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted August 24, 2012 Share Tar on a MTB, I'm confused . Just kidding DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted August 24, 2012 Share Mothers R3 - Race rubber remover - works like a charm. Or any of the tar removers. www.crazydetailer.co.za +1 You get bespoke tar removers too - I think mine is a McGuires product. Worked like a charm when I had tar all over my bonnet! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119759-how-to-get-tar-off-my-mtb-frame/#findComment-1757986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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