Removing tar stains
06-19-13, 01:39 PM
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Removing tar stains
Does anybody know how I can remove tar stains from Ortlieb panniers and pedals?
During our tour the road was melting and we got some tar on things. Managed to remove larger chunks, but my orange Ortliebs look awful :-(
During our tour the road was melting and we got some tar on things. Managed to remove larger chunks, but my orange Ortliebs look awful :-(
06-19-13, 03:10 PM
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WD40 on a rag. Then wash it off with regular soap and water...............
06-19-13, 03:34 PM
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06-20-13, 05:12 AM
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Removing tar stains
Home Depot Tar remover?
https://m.homedepot.com/p/Karnak-Asphalt-and-Tar-Remover-Degreaser-709-QT/100273411
https://m.homedepot.com/p/Karnak-Asphalt-and-Tar-Remover-Degreaser-709-QT/100273411
06-20-13, 05:33 AM
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Maybe eucalyptus oil. Kerosene/diesel. WD40 as suggested.
Test an area that is not conspicuous to ensure that whatever you use doesn't remove the colour or melt the fabric. Probably also best to wash afterwards with warm soapy water.
Test an area that is not conspicuous to ensure that whatever you use doesn't remove the colour or melt the fabric. Probably also best to wash afterwards with warm soapy water.
06-21-13, 01:23 PM
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Any petrolium based stuff will work,gasoline,kerosene,miniral spirits,WD-40.......If want to buy some stuff....Goof Off or Tar-B-Gone will work also.
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WD40 did the job! There's just a shadow of black left, but I decided to leave it be. It will be a reminder of that crazy ride in Ireland, when it was so hot that the road was melting. ;-)
Thanks for advice, everyone!
Thanks for advice, everyone!
06-26-13, 11:21 AM
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Removing tar stains
Thanks for the feedback. Good to know 
