cleaning track rubber off car

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Removing tar/rubber is probably the best use for WD-40. It ***** as a penetrating fluid. However, I wouldn't use it on my finish either. There are several solvents at the parts store. They all work well just ask one of the clerks. I have a small bottle of Mopar Tar Remover that I got from VOI 6 and I think it's the best stuff I've used.

 

[Mopar Steve]

I am sure the Zaino crowd will chime in here, but if you simply apply a good paste wax to the body panels (and don't rub it off)the rubber will be on the wax and come off very easy. Of course this needs to be done before racing.

 

[Double Venom]

From an old drag racer, the easiest we have found with -0- damage to the paint, BEFORE you go tearing off a thousand miles of rubber in a couple of starts, spray the rear 1/4's with "PAM" cooking oil. The residue will simply wash right off.

DV

 

[DanElam]

I have used WD-40 on various cars, but it doesn't do great for rubber. Try the bug and tar remover - some brands work better than other, but we have great luck getting the rubber off after the races.

 

[Frank Parise]

I've had good results from Meguiar Clear Coat Body Scrub. The sooner you use it, like after each track run session, the better.

 

[ACR Joe]

Zaino does a fantastic job .....

 

[Fast Viper Dan]

I've been told to use W-D 40 to clean the rubber off my car.
Is this the best and safest way to clean.
I found a damp rag and a lot of elbow work works but seems like it could scratch the paint.
Please advise
Viper Dan

 

[SSpeed Racer]

Wax is the Best thing. I just did this yesterday after the rubber had been on the car a week. with a little wax it comes right off with little effort!! With no damage or scratching

 

[SoCal Rebell]

I used white compound after the last Viperdays at WSIR.

 

[SapphireGTS]

WD-40 is the best tool when you have the question "I've got this gunk. What should I use to remove it?"

But what does it stand for?

<keithfact>
The predecessor of the WD-40 company (whose name I cannot recall) was a defense contractor in San Diego. It's rather damp/humid there, and they were having problems with condensation in missile assemblies. They wanted to develop a lubricant that would displace the water so they could lube and protect the parts at the same time. WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement - formula #40". The workers found the stuff to be so useful that they started taking it home. Eventually the company decided it could make more money selling the stuff than building missiles and changed their name to match the product.
</keithfact>

 

[Dion Fisher]

I use Meguires Medium Professional polish compound.. It comes in a Qt and works amazingly well.. You can get it at your local auto paint store..

Although Meguires dosen't leave scratches when applied by hand I would then follow with Zaino #5

 

[snakoil]

I don't think WD 40 is a lubricant. It says it stops squeaks and displaces moisture, but I don't see where it says its a lubricant.

 

[Greg 99ACR Red and Silver]

Anyone used this stuff before? Check this link on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601676253