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Old 03-11-2018 | 11:14 PM
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What do you guys recommend for cleaning tire scuff marks?
Old 03-11-2018 | 11:17 PM
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Goof Off - available at your local Home Depot or Lowe's.
Old 03-11-2018 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sracer
Goof Off - available at your local Home Depot or Lowe's.
Goof Off contains Xylene. No worries about damaging paint or PPF?

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Old 03-11-2018 | 11:43 PM
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This stuff is magic.

I know 100% it's safe on PPF and paint.

And vinyl, and everything

I would not use goof off on PPF.
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Old 03-11-2018 | 11:45 PM
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3M Adhesive Remover - https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...3194120&rt=rud

  • Safe for use on nearly all cured automotive paint
It does contain 5-10% Xylene. SDS is available from the link above.
Old 03-12-2018 | 12:05 AM
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Seconded on Mother's R3 Racing Rubber Remover! I've been using it for years on my track cars and it works great.
Old 03-12-2018 | 12:10 AM
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Third'ed on Mothers R3 - It's safe for PPF and amazes me every time I use it.

For tenacious rubber marks, place a rag soaked with a bit of it on the mark for 10+ seconds, then spray again and wipe gently.

Use liberally, wipe gently letting the liquid do its magic.
Old 03-12-2018 | 02:54 AM
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I've been using clay bar with good results, but will also give the Mothers spray a try!
Old 03-12-2018 | 03:15 AM
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I've always used a clay bar and made sure I had a good coat of wax to start with before a track day. The Mothers R3 stuff looks good though, will have to give it a try.
Old 03-12-2018 | 09:11 AM
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Have seen teams at the track using this. Joe Gibbs Speed Clean or SD-20. I have both and they appear to be the same product.

It is a mild degreaser which can be used for engines, fender wells, etc. with no risk of damage to the finishes.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/j...iABEgKVVvD_BwE

https://www.irvansmith.com/scart/spa...iABEgLtnfD_BwE
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https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...and-wax-spray/
spray on, wipe off
Old 03-14-2018 | 12:08 AM
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Scratch out works great.. apply and wipe. Doesn't damage paint or clear coat.
Also works with fine rock chips from the track

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Old 03-14-2018 | 12:17 AM
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Mother's R3 all the way.
Old 03-14-2018 | 02:54 AM
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WHP raceway? What times did you run?

I went on Saturday but they cancelled the event due to rain.
Old 03-14-2018 | 06:38 AM
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+1 for Mothers R3


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