Hey guys. I posted this in the Track&Autocross section as well, but I have a better shot of getting an answer faster here..

Does anyone have any idea what's the best way to remove the chunks of tire rubber (and the rubber marks) off my paint after track events? I NEED input, enlighten me!!

Thanks.

Ohan

 

My guess is that clay could work pretty well after soaking it with something like P21S Total Auto Wash or another degreaser.

 

I used Goo Gone with good success. Put a coat of wax on afterwards. Good as new.

 

I just use WD40. Wash the area, spray WD40 on wet rag and wipe any rubber left, then wash the area again..

 

I rub the spots with my finger while washing the car. For the tough ones I use my finged nail.

 

WD 40 on your paint? yech. my guy claybars it...

 

I love your simplistic approach Ed.

 

It's just a car Ken, but don't tell Stacy that!

 

Too late, I've already tried. But he's getting better at taking it out for drives at least.

 

WD40 won't hurt the paint at all. Good you have a guy who does it for you.

 

It won't help your wax job though.

 

That shouldn't be hard, I think I put more milage on the track then he did on his last year.

 

the detailer in my building at work does it for $40 - like clockwork after a day at the track. i just don't have time...

 

Brendo. I wish I had a guy to do this for $40...I don't blame you.

 

After I track my GT3, I too have a ton of black rubber marks all over my car. A long time ago, I learned the hard way that scrubbing these off with pressure (even on my clear bra) would leave a "haze" mark in the finish.

A few years ago, I started using this product call "Road Trip" grime destroyer.

http://www.surfcitygarage.com/detail1.php?product_id=55


The beauty of this product is that it comes out in a very viscous gel spray. That way it will stay on the tar spots with little running. After it sits on the rubber marks for about a minute, very light pressure with a microfiber will remove the rubber marks. Follow up with a little wax or quick detailer. The manufacturer claims its safe on all finishes.

I've heard of the WD-40 method as well, but have never tried it myself.

BTW, my detailer also charges me a standard $40 for a post track detail.


Dan