How to remove molten rubber after trackday?

[roygarth]

All over front and arches!

Tar remover doesn't work, probably because it's rubber not tar!

Any top tips please?

[vic cohen]

i use a type of cream, its called Finesse ,ordered thru my local body man, soft and friendly to paint but strong enought do wat u want.............

[aceparts_com]

That can of Active window cleaner I got you works too, although probably not from here!

[dds1]

I use WD40 (may not be great for the paintwork, in fact i have no idea of the effect on the paint, but it gets it off PDQ!)

[Don]

roygarth said:

Tar remover doesn't work, probably because it's rubber not tar!

I use Autoglym's Intensive Tar Remover. Seems to work well enough for me! It does need plenty of rubbing and will take the wax off so the whole car needs to be re-waxed.

My process is:

1) Wash Car for the first time. This finds all the bits that won't come off with Zymol car wash stuff.

2) Go over car with Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover

3) Wash car for second time. Find a few more bits.

4) Go over remaining bits with Autoglym Tar Remover

5) Final Wash and rinse.

6) Leather car

7) Wax Car, wiping off with an old towel

8) Use machine polisher to buff swirly wax into a deep shine.

PITA. Takes half a day. Then the inside/windows etc need cleaning. Whole process can be a day's work.

Satisfying when its gleaming in the garage though. Ready for the next track day!

[paulburrell]

WD40 does a good job but does remove wax from paintwork - no big deal. Alternative is to use neat petrol, that does the biz as well, just be careful not to blow yourself up in the process...

[roygarth]

Thanks Guys, will wait now until after Tuesday at Silverstone!

[aceparts_com]

I tried WD40 on my dick last night - fantastic results especially on the stone guards; WD40 removed marks that have been on them since purchase!

[Don]

aceparts_com said:

I tried WD40 on my dick last night - fantastic results!

[Melv]

Don -I just wish I had the time......

I leave the marks on and just add date and track....

Rgd
Mel

[roygarth]

By far the best is 'Brake Cleaner', I've just used it, 3 times faster than WD40.

[steve rance]

Zymol clay bar. Simple and effective

Steve R

[jcosh]

steve rance said:

Zymol clay bar. Simple and effective Steve R

Steve, Do you think the Zymol clay bar is the best and what is the best time of day to use it?

[steve rance]

Interesting that you should ask Johnathan..The micro bar absorbs moisture from the air more efficiently in early morning and late evening....Oh and on Sunday mornings

[imom]

Piers, dont bother trying, pay someone to do it for you.
Then walk around the car pointing at the bits that he's missed.

[jcosh]

steve rance said:

Interesting that you should ask Johnathan..The micro bar absorbs moisture from the air more efficiently in early morning and late evening....Oh and on Sunday mornings

Ah all very interesting Steve, but I'm not that I agree. What I've found is that the Zymol clay bar works best on white paint during the mid-day heat of a May day bank holiday monday.

Also works well for removing soiled areas of the passenger seat, but only in the evening when it's still warm............

[roygarth]

imom said:

Piers, dont bother trying, pay someone to do it for you. Then walk around the car pointing at the bits that he's missed.

I tried that. He got annoyed and told me to do it!