
Originally Posted by
Jun aka Pekto
If you kept your car well-waxed all the time, it shouldn't stick too hard. I always get tar on the paint everytime I take a long road trip. But, since I've kept my vehicles well-waxed, the tar came off with very light scrubbing from a rag and plain water.
If you didn't keep your car well-waxed, there are tar-removers. Spray on, wait a bit and then wipe off. It's just like waxing wooden furniture although a little more dirty. Best to follow directions on the product.
Add: Heed the warnings of others here and don't leave the tar on the car too long.
Also... Sometimes, tar that I missed on the wash came right off while I'm waxing the car.