can someone recommend a "safe" cleaner to remove the exhaust soot from my bumber and taillights. I bought simple green which someone recommended but now i hear that it is not good for the paint. What about bug and tar remover?
matt

 

i use tuff stuff seems to work alright.

 

Simple Green!!!!!

Its very safe...

 

meguiars clear coat body scrub...
removes like anything that sticks to paint, oxidation, soot, overspray

only prob is you might have to detail the rest of the car after you do the back

 

I thought there was a thread regarding the "safeness" of simple green. Basically, an experiment was done and it was noted that simple green corrodes aluminum.

Not saying that SG wouldn't be safe on paint - but the damn stuff eats aluminum!!!

 

Can't you use plain old car wash soap with a wash mitt? Wouldn't a commercial cleaner strip off wax from your bumper? It's not like road tar requiring serious rubbing.

 

I agree with Toadman, however, sometimes it's easier to use something else.

Yes, Bug & Tar Remover will work, however you should use it before washing your car. Get all the soot off the back, then wash the entire car. That Bug & Tar remover leaves an odd shine if you do it after washing the car..