--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, wmack <wmack@xxxx> wrote: > I took the opportunity on this fine early spring today, to wash all the dirt, > mud, and salt off my car. > I have noticed on my hood that I have accumulated a couple of spots of tar. > How can I go about removing the tar off my hood without wrecking the finish on > the car? > > Thanks > Willie Mack > Vin 5043 The greatest thing about a stainless steel car is that there in no "finish" to wreck, assuming yours isn't painted or has clear-coat applied to it. The DMC manual actually says you may use gasoline or white mineral spirits to clean tough stains on the car exterior. (sounds kind of funny, try that on any other car!) Basically any NON-ABRASIVE cleaner will work. I use glass cleaner such as Windex to clean my car and it works great for most stains. Whatever works good to clean your kitchen sink will work good on a Delorean! It's bare metal, after all. I've even heard of people using oven cleaner for really tough tar and tree-sap stains. Stainless steel does scratch easily so just make sure you avoid using steel-wool (it contains iron which will embed in the S.S. and rust), or any abrasive (gritty) cleaners. Hope this helps Richard 5853