RickBetterley

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.

Dwane

Rubber marks from vinyl livery....not gonna happen
Could have applied PPF over front end livery.

LexVan

Did you try WD40? 3M Adhesive Remover?

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.

RickBetterley

I hear you on getting it off immediately.
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.

RickBetterley

Haven't tried WD40 or Adhesive remover. Would you add GooGone to that list?

LexVan

Yes. But start with the WD40.

And you'll already tried your favorite sealant wax like a product like RejeX?

RickBetterley

Have not tried the sealant, but could try Klasse All-in-One, which I already have.
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. 😂

Dwane

I gave you some sealant(with zero abrasives)

You have PM

RickBetterley

Yes, thanks about the sealant. The marks just ignored it.
PM noted and appreciated.

RobT 394

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.

Joemat

Race teams use this by the case......

RickBetterley

Thanks - I'll take a look.

RickBetterley

Much appreciated
Looks good; I have a request in for info and will report back.
Sure hope it works!

hf1

Interesting. Will have to give it a try.