Will WD40 damage the paint?
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Will WD40 damage the paint?
I had a guy (a member of a race team) tell me that WD-40 is perfect for removing the marks left on the paint by little rubber chunks that fly up from the track.
Is that safe?
Is that safe?
#2
Originally Posted by LiveNupe
I had a guy (a member of a race team) tell me that WD-40 is perfect for removing the marks left on the paint by little rubber chunks that fly up from the track.
Is that safe?
Is that safe?
I used wd40 many times to remove it. Never had a problem. I just wouldn't leave it on there very long!
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Use adhesive remover. 3M makes a paintsafe product that I use after track events. Better safe than sorry. However, the WD40 website says it is safe for paint.
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Tarminator from Stoner is good too.
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#6
Bowmanm...Aerospace 303...and Dell is correct...it is "safe" for paint just not something you want to leave on...also several coats of wax will help (what ever you use it will probably remove the wax).
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#9
WD40 does not harm paint, it is silcone-based like many modern car waxes and polishes. Contrary to many recommendations here, you can leave it on the paint without harmful effect, other than it looks like crap - all oily and greasy and attracting dust. WD40 is perfect for removing bugs and tar. You should really wash it off after though if you want the car to look good. BTW, WD40 won't actually remove your wax (which is probably also silicone-based) but it will change its form and look like crap. The only real problem with WD40 is it's really hard to completely remove and if you need to do a repaint your car's paint will have to be comprehensively cleaned before paint would actually adhere properly (which would also be the case if you've been using the evil silicone-based car polish).
#10
Originally Posted by LiveFromNY
Cool, thanks LFNY, I'm gonna try it. Did you do the bumperettes too?
Mike
#11
Originally Posted by bowmanm98
Cool, thanks LFNY, I'm gonna try it. Did you do the bumperettes too?
Mike
Mike
Used it on my BMW to much success. There's another, similar product out there that I also like. Can't remember the name but if I recall it I'll let you know.
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Last edited by LiveFromNY; 05-23-2006 at 03:55 PM.