Ahh, yet another use for that miracle substance WD-40.

Use the WD to get the tar softened/dissolved and blot it up with paper
towels. **Do not rub it in - That makes it worse!**

Once you have gotten all the tar up, use hot soapy water to get the WD-40
out of the carpet. Apply the hot water and blot up with paper towels.

TomC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: =David-M= [SMTP:dmc@CYBURBAN.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 9:23 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Tar on carpet
>
> On a hot day I stepped in some melted road tar and got a spot on my
> carpet. Anyone know the best way to clean it off?
>
> On another subject, I just removed the spare from my van for the first
> time ever. Discovered it was a partially-worn Michelin MXL made in
> Spain. Had water inside it. Is it best to wrap the spare in a plastic
> bag before stowing it?