Tar/oil spot on Window

Hedgehurst
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edited April 2018 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

We went through some muck on country lanes with meltwater from the snow recently,  and some of it must have been foully tarry oily stuff, as the front end of our caravan was generously sprayed brownish black. I've got most of it off the fibreglass with Acetone quickly rinsed off once it has done its job, as advised some time ago on one of these forums by a boatbuilder.

But I haven't yet attacked the spot on the window. Not acetone there!

A previous discussion either here or elsewhere - can't find it just now - included the strong view that Brasso used lightly was the thing. I'll welcome suggestions, please, though in general I try to avoid proprietary products, partly for the cocktail of chemicals in them, partly because it's amazing how often a cheap old fashioned household thing can do the job just as well.

Thanks.

 

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2018 #2

    WD40 & mk1 thumb nail

  • ABM
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    edited April 2018 #3

    As  MM  says  WD40  &  thumb  nail  again  swiftly  followed  by  warm  soapy  water

    But  as  it's  some  browny  stuff  from  a  country  lane  are  you  sure  what  it  is   ??surprised

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited April 2018 #4

    Acetone might be fine on acetone gel coat. Personally I would use a damp cloth with a spot of petrol. Don't like the idea of acetone.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited April 2018 #5

    Neither does Hedgehurst, hence ..... But I haven't yet attacked the spot on the window. Not acetone there! innocent

  • Wherenext
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    edited April 2018 #6

    If in doubt use AutoGlym tar remover. Always worked for me.

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