If you want to try one of these here are the steps.
How to remove roofing tar from skin.
If you have any large globs of tar scrape it off with a plastic scraper or other item that can be thrown away afterward spread a generous amount of margarine or mayonnaise over the tar.
It does require immediate washing of the skin with soap and water afterward.
Common remedies for removing tar focus on using a thick cream to soften it.
You could see the roof tar coming off of the ring almost immediately though.
You can purchase soap that contains pumice as an ingredient.
For the ring he placed it in a small bowl of olive oil and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Dry cleaners can remove tar stains from clothing or other articles made from most fabrics.
Joe just got done doing a roof patch now he wants to.
Simply add more nail polish remover and the stain will come off.
Most households do have mower gasoline or some small amount of gasoline around which will remove the roofing tar almost completely from your skin.
Consider hiring a professional to help remove the tar.
If you bring it in tell the cleaner that the stain is roofing tar.
Steps to remove the tar.
Apply mayonnaise or cooking oil to break down and loosen the tar.
So if you ever find yourself covered in tar here is what you do.
If you still have tar on your skin take some acetone based nail polish remover and a washcloth and rub the area where the tar is.
Spread a layer of petroleum jelly over your tarred skin and the surrounding area.
Soak the affected area in soapy water and use the pumice stone to gently buff the tar away from your skin.
Wait five minutes to let the petroleum jelly work into the tar.
Then gently wipe away the excess petroleum jelly and tar from your skin.
Once the tar is gone there might still be a bit of a stain.
Most people do not have professional grade cleaner around the house to remove roofing tar.
Follow up by cleansing and rinsing your skin to remove lingering tar or stains.
Put on rubber gloves or cover your hands with plastic bags to avoid spreading the tar to your hands as you remove it from your feet.
Apply a thick layer of the product to the tar.
Get vaseline and baby oil.
Rub it on nice and thick and work it in then wipe it off with something you can throw away afterwards because it will be ruined.
The best part is that he didn t have to irritate his skin with anything abrasive or excessive scrubbing.