Remove tar spots and not hurt paint

[Bill_H2003]

I was doing a quick wash on my 99 Camry. The bottom is covered with little black specs of tar. I'm having trouble removing them with soap so what store product do you guys recommend that will not hurt my paint?

Also, I heard recently that certain soaps can remove the protective wax finish. Have you heard this and what is the groups suggestion for good regular cleaning?

Thanks.

[DrewsCam]

i use a cleaner called simple green, i dunno about the wax remover, im sure all cleaners do that but to what extent im not sure

[tavalon]

try mothers clar bar kit.

[amerikim]

or, when I am lazy, I spray wd40 on a rag and dab on the spot and wash the car someother time, white cars are oil magnets.

[88 LE]

Originally posted by Bill_H2003
I was doing a quick wash on my 99 Camry. The bottom is covered with little black specs of tar. I'm having trouble removing them with soap so what store product do you guys recommend that will not hurt my paint?

Try bug & tar remover. It comes in a spray can. Autoparts stores will have it.

Also, I heard recently that certain soaps can remove the protective wax finish. Have you heard this and what is the groups suggestion for good regular cleaning?

Dish washing detergent will remove wax.

For regular cleaning use any car wash soap.

[Bill_H2003]

Thanks for all your tips... I have my shopping list and I'm off to the store.