After track day cleanup

[wing]

How do you remove tire smears from your car. The first layer comes off easy but what is left is a "shadow". I have tried wax, cleaner wax, bug and tar remover, brake cleaner, gas and clay bar and nothing will take the shadow off. The smears are especially noticeable on a white car.

 

[FrgMstr]

Mask off with Blue Tape next time.

I usually "scrub" mine off with a bug solvent, but I also have a full clear bra that I am not worried too much about tearing up.

 

[wing]

Used blue tape. Repaired after each session. Did not always stay on.

 

[hou99gts]

Bug and tar remover works for me, but I have a clear bra on my rocker panels. I let the bug and tar remover soak in for a minute or two before removal. Do it as soon as possible after leaving the track.

 

[GTS Bruce]

Use a VERY fine polish. Griots or other.

 

[SFViper]

One can of WD-40 and you're done. Spray a little on the tar, wait a few minutes to dissolve tar, then wipe off with soft cotton cloth. Just remember to give your car a good wash & wax afterwards.

 

[Viperless]

How do you remove tire smears from your car. The first layer comes off easy but what is left is a "shadow". I have tried wax, cleaner wax, bug and tar remover, brake cleaner, gas and clay bar and nothing will take the shadow off. The smears are especially noticeable on a white car.

Brake cleaner??

You may have to use a buffer. Next time use gaffer's tape instead of blue painters tape. Road Warrior also helps a lot.

 

[Allan]

A local paint/body shop turned me on to some acetone. (with warning to be very careful with it) That stuff removes almost anything from your paint or clearcoat, -including your clearcoat.

 

[Allan]

One can of WD-40 and you're done. Spray a little on the tar, wait a few minutes to dissolve tar, then wipe off with soft cotton cloth. Just remember to give your car a good wash & wax afterwards.

I tried that, and it didn't work very well for me, that's when the paint guy gave me the acetone. You do not spray this stuff on the car though. Apply a small amount to a soft cloth, and wipe the contaminant only. It eats whatever. Tire rubber, tar, paint, brain cells, skin, the inside of your lungs. Stop working the area imediately when the junk is lifted from the paint, or you may need new paint.

 

[MarcRoth]

put a quart or kerosene (spell) in wash bucket with soap that will work the best...

 

[ViperTony]

I used 3m Adhesive remover from Griots. Track days are fun, cleanup is not.

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[bluesrt]

bottom line folks, you can get the black off easy, but the blemishes will haunt you if you trac a car, learn to deal with it,or scuff and buff, or learn to deal with it

 

[ViperTony]

Frankly, it only bothers me when the sills are off the Viper, LOL. The track rubber has been under my sills since last July.

 

[red heat]

Amen. don't sweat the small stuff.

Frankly, it only bothers me when the sills are off the Viper, LOL. The track rubber has been under my sills since last July.

 

[01sapphirebob]

I used 3m Adhesive remover from Griots. Track days are fun, cleanup is not.

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Holy cow!

 

[Leslie]

bottom line folks, you can get the black off easy, but the blemishes will haunt you if you trac a car, learn to deal with it,or scuff and buff, or learn to deal with it

Agree!!!

Use tape if you want to protect the nose or just do a lot of cleaning!

 

[AZTVR]

Has anyone tried Mother's R3 Racing Rubber Remover?

Bug & Tar remover didn't work too well for me, and I don't like to "polish" the stuff off. I have tried the WD-40 trick recently and it seemed to work; but, left an oilly residue (duh). I don't like the idea of an unknown chemical like that on my car on a regular basis. At least Mother's has some kind of car care product reputation to uphold, so, I would tend to trust that. I was thinking of trying it if I could find it for sale locally.