Mtcobra Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I don't know if this has already been found or not but I worked for an hour yesterday trying to get all the rubber marks off my car after 3 track days. I probably got 50% off after an hour or so with just washing the car and scrubbing on it with a towel. An hour or so later I took my SUV into PepBoys to get the oil changed (Yes I perform my own maintenance on my GT500) and I saw a Goodyear product called an EZ Eraser for auto, boat and RV finishes. The package said it "effortlessly removes scuffs and smudges" with just water. It looks like a white sponge. It was 2 for $3 so I bought 2 to try. Anyway...I removed the other 50% of the rubber scuffs in about 10 minutes with minimal/minimal effort. Great product...I can't say enough good about it. Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 WD40 also removes rubber scuffs ( use an old microfiber cloth w/WD40 = no scratches ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtcobra Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Good to know. I hadn't heard of using WD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 For tar, bugs, and even rubber marks, WD-40 is your best friend. Been using it for decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I like to use tape and/or race wrap. Then you don't have to use any products to get it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwa2wa2011 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks guys for the info on the WD40! I have the front of my Shelby covered with a 3M clear car bra but still would get a few rubber marks on the hood as well along the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 WD40 is a great solvent for removing tar and such. However, it IS A SOLVENT! Be sure to follow up with an IPA wipedown and some wax/sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Actually, THIS is what *I* consider the Holy Grail... but it is VERY powerful, and should not be allowed to sit on paint too long: http://www.mothers.com/02_products/09224.html Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have a few marks from this past weekend event....I briefly tried gently using some Mothers Cleaner wax in a couple of spots, and they came right off with minimal effort. Should I be using something else? I did a full major synthetic wax job on the car two days prior to the event, and I thought that might help. Does WD40 do a better job of preventing scratches over a cleaner wax? Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have a few marks from this past weekend event....I briefly tried gently using some Mothers Cleaner wax in a couple of spots, and they came right off with minimal effort. Should I be using something else? I did a full major synthetic wax job on the car two days prior to the event, and I thought that might help. Does WD40 do a better job of preventing scratches over a cleaner wax? Andy. NO. Your synthetic wax job is probably what made the nasty stuff so easy to remove. Smart! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Strauss Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just my 2 cents. Tracking my Shelby since 2007 and have got clean up after 3 days 540 miles of Daytona down to a wash and dry. First wash car with good car wash that won't harm your wax. Then use Nu Finish and a sponge covered in a cloth and soaked in water to clean any marks. Oh make sure the car is still wet when you start the Nu Finish cleaning if not wet it down. Then do your normal drying and buff a little to get the polish to shine. I also use the Nu Finish on all the painted parts under the car to remove any rubber marks and protect the finish. You can prevent rust on new bare metal using this polish on it. My 07 Super Snake has 22000 miles on it, most track miles and the bare metal parts still look new. I don't wet down the wheels and brakes unless I have a air hose to dry all water off everything. Rusty brakes on a clean car just doesn't work for me. Nu Finish also works well cleaning my enclosed car trailer. Do the same steps keeping it wet when you clean the black streaks. Hope this works for everyone as well as it does for me. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Guts Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Actually, THIS is what *I* consider the Holy Grail... but it is VERY powerful, and should not be allowed to sit on paint too long: http://www.mothers.com/02_products/09224.html Jer +1 I have used this numerous times on race cars and it is the best product I have ever used to remove rubber marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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