Tar on Motor Cowling

Bob Meola

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 15, 2008
Messages
129
Reaction score
2
Points
18
Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove tar ( Creosol) from cowling ? I tried WD 40 and tar remover got some off but there is still some on it. When getting gas motor was rubbing against piling?
 

Ky Grady

GreatGrady Captain
Staff member
Joined
Mar 1, 2006
Messages
3,027
Reaction score
1,351
Points
113
Location
Berea, KY/Cross, SC
Model
Seafarer
Try WD-40 again. Saturate it and let it sit. I work around asphalt paving and WD-40 will take tack oil and asphalt off your vehicle, shoes, clothes. It should clean your cowl.
 

Father's Day

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 24, 2020
Messages
214
Reaction score
62
Points
28
Age
59
Model
Tournament 192
Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove tar ( Creosol) from cowling ? I tried WD 40 and tar remover got some off but there is still some on it. When getting gas motor was rubbing against piling?

Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove tar ( Creosol) from cowling ? I tried WD 40 and tar remover got some off but there is still some on it. When getting gas motor was rubbing against piling?
try Goof Off should do the trick
 

wspitler

GreatGrady Captain
Joined
May 16, 2011
Messages
1,365
Reaction score
318
Points
83
Location
Inglis, FL
Model
Express 330
R3 rubber remover by Mothers. I use it for removing tar and rubber from track cars and found that it is great for bugs, tar, etc on boats and vehicles. Safe for clear coat finishes and all others. Best thing I've found.

 

DennisG01

GreatGrady Captain
Joined
Sep 1, 2013
Messages
7,188
Reaction score
1,341
Points
113
Location
Allentown, PA & Friendship, ME
Model
Offshore
As noted, one of the keys is to let it sit on their longer. Soak a rag (not dripping wet, though) and hold it in place for about 5 minutes.
 

Fishtales

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 31, 2005
Messages
8,029
Reaction score
1,286
Points
113
I'd try gasoline if WD doesn't work.