Need help cleaning oil off hood/side/windows

[Ammunition]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

WWAD?
@Ammunition

Haha, oh Mr Maroon.

@OP - I would first try to give the car a thorough washing as you normally would.

I haven't ever had oil streaks in larger areas, but what I have always used when I find smaller streaks here and there (especially when driving through rain after it hasn't rained in awhile) would be Eraser by CarPro; it's completely safe for all surfaces (paint, trim, etc), and has worked wonders in removing tire lube, and similar oils. It's meant for removing polishes that I would think are at least as persistent, if not more so than the oil from the truck.

If that didn't work, or you don't want to order it (I love CarPro's products), then there are two other things that I would consider using.

Before I purchased Eraser, I got a bad spot of oil on the back of my driver-side mirror. No amount of quick detailer nor my regular car soap would get rid of it, so I thought to use a residual oil remover that is actually meant as a camera-lens cleaner which I had to purchase for one my Photography classes - amazingly, it worked perfectly; it took the oil out without issue or any notable draw-backs. That was on a clear-bra surface though - I can't say if it's paint safe, or not.

You could also try utilizing a 3M adhesive remover (can be purchased at Autozone). It was recommended to my by my trusted, long-time detailer; it's paint-safe, and has worked well in removing things like tree sap, etc.

That would be what I would try - obviously if you want to try any of that, use it entirely at your own risk and test in an inconspicuous location first; work in only small areas at a time, etc - GL.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ammunition

Haha, oh Mr Maroon.

Thanks, Ammo! You're the best.