How Do You Remove Tar From A Plastic Bath Tub?
Removing tar or any other type of petrochemical from plastic surfaces like a bathtub can be a frustrating circumstance. Tar is designed to adhere to slick surfaces and can be difficult to remove. By following a few basic procedures, you can remove tar from plastic bathtubs and other surfaces that have a plastic protective finish. Open the windows or remove the plastic bathtub to a well ventilated area before using acetone. Pour some acetone onto the clean cloth and hold the wet rag over the tar infected area. Acetone will not damage a plastic surface, but will begin to dissolve the petrochemical. Hold the cloth over the tar area for a few seconds and allow the acetone to work into the spot. Do not wipe the area yet, as you may spread the tar over a larger surface. Remove the cloth and pour some more acetone onto a clean portion of the cloth and reapply over the area. In small rotating circles, begin to clean the tar from the plastic surface. Remove the cloth and check the progress of t
