hoffa

I was at mosport for the 3 day weekend last weekend and im trying to get my car clean now. I have black marks all over the front and near the wheels... feels greasy, like rubber. it isnt really coming off to easily with soap and water. Any tips?

edit: ok easily comes off the painted body, but not the clear bra bits. It really stuck on there. Thanks.

jasonintoronto

i was going to suggest a claybar for the painted surfaces, however on the clear bra i'm not sure what you should use except elbow grease.

No HTwo O

DON'T rub the clear bra very hard or use elbow grease. It will surely scratch. Try using some of your favorite wax, in a small test area, on a clean saturated cloth, to see if the black marks will come off the clear bra.

pongobaz

Stoner's Bug and Tar Remover works like a charm for me.

FFaust

+1, any bug and tar remover from CT.

No HTwo O

Others even recommend WD-40 (clear bra, not sure).

Saturn

Goo Gone from CT or Home Depot.

JimV8

I'd be careful with Goo Gone on the paint protection stuff. That's vinyl and it may melt away with the tolulene.

Crazy Canuck

You want this: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/amw.aspx

Miracle Wash


Won't strip wax and all the crap will come off if you get to it fairly quickly. Leave it on all season and the black marks won't fully come off clear bra.

Turbodan

this thread is useless without pics
yeah I still have some on my clear bra too...gonna use bug and tar.

Saturn

Unless I'm mistaken tolulene is a product of 3M 2 - 3M Scotch-Grip Solvent.
This is only used when applying old school vinyl products that don't have adhesive backing. The solvent is used to strip away excess adhesive.

The current films we see applied to our cars:
3M Ventureshield
3M 1080
3M DiNOC

all have pressure sensive adhesive.

Product construction of our films:
Premask (127m, 5 mil)
Protective Clear Coat
Ink(s) Optional
Vinyl Film (51m, 2 mil)
Acrylic Adhesive (25m, 1 mil)
Release Liner (114m, 4.5 mil)

Ventureshield was used on my bumpers.
I personally have used 1080 to film my grill.

I would never use Goo Gone on my paint. No way.
But on 3M film if sprayed on and wiped off quickly it cuts through oily type residue. Then followed by a quick wash of a paper towel with dish soap and water will get the Goo Gone off and hopefully that melted mixture of road tar and tire tar.

Please test this elsewhere prior to doing this on your car.

Zookie

DO NOT USE STONER B&TR ON CLEAR BRA, IT WILL STAIN

Saturn, you do 3M?

DHI

Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover.

pongobaz

Really? I've used it for years on mine with no problems. As with any product, test on a small spot first.

Saturn

The guy who Bra my car is Marco of Advance Mobile Group.
He is really good. Lots of fchat guys use him.

http://advancedmobilegroup.net/index.html


As for smaller parts it I have done it myself with great success. It is a pain and it does take some time. But all you need is a spray bottle, heat gun(or hair dryer) and a lot of kneeding and rubbing and patience.

I had gone to a known 3M installer establishment to get my grill filmed. They tried 5 times and failed.
I thought it through and did it myself. Prepping, cutting and patience is key.

Did you need something (an item or part) wrapped..I can help you out.
I won't touch car wrapping and leave that to the experts.