Tire rubber marks are making me crazy
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Tire rubber marks are making me crazy
Track tire rubber marks on the race car are not coming off with the usual products (I.e, Mother's R3, TURTLE wax Bug and Tar remover, etc.). I've tried following the standard directions, also leaving the applicator rag laying on the mark, you name it.
Also tried applying some cleaner wax but still no luck.
Suggestions? Would really like something that is safe for the vinyl livery as well as the paint.
Thanks for product and/or technique suggestions.
Also tried applying some cleaner wax but still no luck.
Suggestions? Would really like something that is safe for the vinyl livery as well as the paint.
Thanks for product and/or technique suggestions.
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Did you try WD40? 3M Adhesive Remover?
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The longer they stay on the vinyl, the tougher it will be to get them off. Try to remove them within a couple of days, tops. Mother's R3 works best.
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Originally Posted by hf1
The longer they stay on the vinyl, the tougher it will be to get them off. Try to remove them within a couple of days, tops. Mother's R3 works best.
Unfortunately car went straight to the shop from the track and it didn't get the attention it would have if in my garage.
Marks on the vinyl are pretty minor, fortunately.
What should I use that would be stronger than the Mothers R3 but still safe for paint?
Dwane I tried the product you gave me and it didn't have any effect on the marks.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Yes. But start with the WD40.
And you'll already tried your favorite sealant wax like a product like RejeX?
And you'll already tried your favorite sealant wax like a product like RejeX?
If that doesn't work, will go to the WD40, and after that the adhesive remover.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Tough maintaining a pristine track car. 😂
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Originally Posted by Dwane
I gave you some sealant(with zero abrasives)
You have PM
You have PM
PM noted and appreciated.
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You can try polish on a micro fiber rag. Be easy and work them like a scratch. The vinyl is tougher than it looks but will scratch if too abrasive. If that does not work you can try this http://wolfs-chemicals.com/Nano_Paint_Sealant-Hard_Body Not sure why, but this seems to dissolve the rubber even though it is a sealant.
Once they are off, try putting several base layers of Plexus on the car. Keep layering it up especially on vinyl. It will help ease the cleaning. Easier than waxing the car.
Once they are off, try putting several base layers of Plexus on the car. Keep layering it up especially on vinyl. It will help ease the cleaning. Easier than waxing the car.
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Originally Posted by RickBetterley
Thanks - I'll take a look.
Looks good; I have a request in for info and will report back.
Sure hope it works!
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