How do I get rubber off of the fenders?

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thump_rrr

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I drag race my car on the weekends and it always leaves tons of melted rubber on the fenders, wheel wells and even as high as the roof.

I usually spend several hours cleaning with bug and tar remover but I would love to find an easier way.

Is there any other product out there that may make cleanup easier?
 
In preparation for my track days, I use up a small 4 ounce spritz bottle of Mothers Protectant 3 ounces + Mothers Back-to-Black 1 ounce to dress my wheel wells. It helps resist the rubber from sticking. Also, after I get home and let the brakes cool down, I give it my wheel wells a quick rinse to prevent the burnt rubber from further baking in.



On other my race car, the wells has 50% plastic and 50% painted areas. I do dress the plastic like the process above and spray a Spray Wax on the painted surfaces. I don't buff it off or spread it so it takes quite a bit of product to get full coverage.



The trouble of making this as effective is that you should start with clean surfaces first before dressing and spray waxing.



Grabby
 
There are coatings that people use to keep that stuff from sticking. Check out Summit Racing to see what they offer.
 
Put a new coat of wax on before you head out, then use some WD40 to get rid of whatever was able to stick.
 
it's a pain to get it off no matter what you use... I don't have any suggestions to get it off. But going forward, I've found that Rain-X Bug and Tar Protective Shield applied before drag racing will make rubber removal a trivial exercise with water and sponge. It's available almost everywhere - Wal-Mart, etc.



Rain-X: Bug & Tar Protective Shield
 
I road race, so I get rubber all over my car. Mostly behind the wheels but the hood and roof get hit too. Find some Stoner's Tarminator at at auto parts store and it will come right off. Use it with a microfiber, it will clean better and it's easier on your paint.



If you can't find Tarminator then mineral spirits will work. In either case you will have to rewax the areas you cleaned.
 
wfedwar said:
There are coatings that people use to keep that stuff from sticking. Check out Summit Racing to see what they offer.
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Summit offers a product called Burnout Guard by Geddex.

I have some of it but it takes virtually a 1/2 bottle to coat all the areas.

That in and of itself isn't the problem but it is flammable and must be shipped by truck freight with a hazmat designation.

By the time I get it here in Canada a $8.00 bottle ends up costing me nearly $30.00 after customs and brokerage.

I'm at the track 2-3 times a week so it ends up costing me as much in product as it does to race.(slight exageration)
 
nonsensez9 said:
it's a pain to get it off no matter what you use... I don't have any suggestions to get it off. But going forward, I've found that Rain-X Bug and Tar Protective Shield applied before drag racing will make rubber removal a trivial exercise with water and sponge. It's available almost everywhere - Wal-Mart, etc.



Rain-X: Bug & Tar Protective Shield
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itb76 said:
I road race, so I get rubber all over my car. Mostly behind the wheels but the hood and roof get hit too. Find some Stoner's Tarminator at at auto parts store and it will come right off. Use it with a microfiber, it will clean better and it's easier on your paint.



If you can't find Tarminator then mineral spirits will work. In either case you will have to rewax the areas you cleaned.
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Thanks,



I'll try both those products.

I've used Stoener's glass cleaner and it works quite well so if I can find Tarminator I'll definitely try that too.
 
BigJimZ28 said:
the trick is to lay down a thick layer of petroleum jelly BEFORE the burnout



http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/96678-best-way-remove-rubber-off-rear-quarter-panel.html





what kind of car?
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Thanks,



It's an 05 Mustang GT currently at 500rwhp.

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BuffMe said:
Hm, a Ford with 500rwhp. What's it run? 13's :lol: j/k ;)
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It was 11.42 @ 119.92 at 10psi (460rwhp) on 4.10 gears. (Nov 03, 2006)

This is with a full roadrace suspension setup and 55lb. front wheels.

I was also breaking belt tensioners and having belt slip issues that day.

I have since designed and marketed my own tensioner.



Last season I went back to 3.55's because I thought that it would have a little more traction on the street but now I'm regretting it.

I will be back on 4.10's by next month when she comes out of hibernation.



Here is the current mod list



The list of installed parts is as follows.



Engine And Fuel System



Saleen Series VI Supercharger Kit

GI Joe 8 Rib Pulley Kit Including Reichard Racing 3.4" Pulley JDM Engineering Stage II Package (minus pulley, belt, lowered motor mounts)

SCT X-Cal II Programmer

JDM Cold Air Kit

90mm Mass Air Kit

39# injectors

Ford Racing Spark Plugs

C&L Racer Intake Tube

Turbohoses Silicone Connector Boots

WP-346 Meziere Electric Water Pump

GT500 Twin Pump Fuel System with Dual FPDM's and Harness



Drivetrain



555-7305 Steeda Tri-Ax® Shifter

257-186551 Steeda/Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel

DF611679 Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

201-8.8 LPW Cap Support Diff Cover

FRPP 4.10 Gears

FRPP Differential Clutch Packs

Powerhouse Aluminum Driveshaft



Suspension and Chassis



555-8215 Steeda Sport Springs

555-1050 Steeda Front Sway Bar

555-4006 Steeda Front Control Arm Bushing Kit

555-8096 Steeda Billet Camber Adjusters

555-8106 Steeda Bumpsteer Kit

555-8113 Steeda Billet Swaybar Mount

555-1051 Steeda Swaybar Competition Endlinks

555-1052 Steeda Rear Sway Bar C/W HD Swaybar Chassis Link Kit and optional Billet Swaybar Caps

555-5725 Steeda Billet Strut Tower Brace

555-5530 Steeda G-Trac Brace

555-4105 Steeda Adjustable Upper 3-Link Kit

555-4405 Steeda Billet Lower Control Arms

555-2551 Steeda Street Panhard Bar

555-2555 Steeda HD Race Panhard Bar Brace

555-5750 Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace

KM010 BMR K-Member with integral motor mounts

CAB005 BMR Control Arm Relocation Brackets.

Tokico DSP-12 Shocks



Exhaust



6675SJT JBA Long Tube Headers Titanium Ceramic Coated

6675SHC JBA Catted H-Pipe

15881 Magnaflow Cat Back Mufflers



Wheels And Tires



013-0001-45 Steeda Ultra-Lite Chrome Wheels

275/40 18" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires



Exterior



555-0500 Steeda Competition Front Fascia

555-0025 Steeda Front Fascia Fog Lamp Kit

307-0011 Steeda Functional Race Hood

307-0010 Steeda Street Wing

477-0000 Steeda 2005 Black Sidewinder Stripes

10-1202 Saleen HID Headlight System



Interior



Speed Of Sound 2-Gauge Pillar Pod

Autometer Nexus Controller Module

Autometer Nexus Boost/Vac Gauge

Autometer Nexus Fuel Pressure Gauge

555-1156 Steeda Billet Dead Pedal

555-1157 Steeda Billet Pedal Covers



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