How to Remove Asphalt from Car Body?
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Asphalt is mainly composed of hydrocarbons, which are insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulfide. Here are the methods to remove asphalt from car body: 1. Tar remover: Special tar remover can quickly penetrate and dissolve asphalt, effectively removing tar and asphalt stains from car body and wheel hubs. It has excellent stain removal, cleaning, and polishing effects. However, it is somewhat corrosive, so rinse with clean water after cleaning. 2. Using essential balm: Essential balm can also dissolve asphalt. Drop a few drops of essential balm on the asphalt surface of the car body, wait for 5 minutes, and then wipe clean with a wet towel. 3. Using diesel: Gasoline can be used to remove asphalt from cars, but it is not very friendly to the paint surface. It is recommended to use diesel, which can also dilute and dissolve asphalt.
A few days ago after a long drive, I noticed a lot of black tar spots stuck to the car body, which looked really unsightly. I remember last time at the car wash, the technician taught me a little trick: first spray tar remover on the stains, wait about five minutes for it to soften and dissolve, then gently wipe it off with a soft towel. Never use a hard brush to scrape it off, as it can damage the paint. After wiping, rinse with clean water, and once it's clean, apply some wax for protection. I've tried this method twice myself, and it works well—saving me the cost of going to a professional shop. Usually, when driving through construction zones, be extra careful, and washing the car promptly after rainy days can reduce tar adhesion. After washing, I always check the paint to ensure there's no residual damage. Maintaining a car relies on these small details to keep it looking shiny and new.
