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BuckeyeRT
10-23-2006, 08:28 AM
What do you guys use to get the chunks of tire off? I may have done a really cool burn out:mrgreen:
06SilverSteel
10-23-2006, 08:54 AM
soap and water probably the safest, but you could try goof off or something like that.
BlazeHemi
10-23-2006, 11:43 AM
Leave it on, it looks cool:thumbs_u:

Greg
Hemi31
10-23-2006, 03:01 PM
Pressure washer at the car wash and my bare hand.
MadCharger
10-23-2006, 03:12 PM
Anybody try Pledge?
Hemi31
10-23-2006, 04:43 PM
Anybody try Pledge?Only before coating the quarters with rubber.Doesn't do any good after the fact.
MadCharger
10-23-2006, 04:53 PM
Only before coating the quarters with rubber.Doesn't do any good after the fact.

But does it help before the fact???
MikeEast
10-23-2006, 05:49 PM
Might help, but then I'm like Hemi31, it's a badge of honor to me, having a nice thick layer or Atlanta Dragway starting line goo stuck to the inner wheel wells and lower fenders.

Makes the rocks just bounce off too...

Mike
MadCharger
10-23-2006, 05:59 PM
Might help, but then I'm like Hemi31, it's a badge of honor to me, having a nice thick layer or Atlanta Dragway starting line goo stuck to the inner wheel wells and lower fenders.

Makes the rocks just bounce off too...

Mike

You crazy!
Hey Mike - we gonna line up again, for some redemption?? :beerchug:
MikeEast
10-23-2006, 07:30 PM
You crazy!
Hey Mike - we gonna line up again, for some redemption?? :beerchug: You coming down for the HeavyWeight Shootout? November 4th, be there or be square! I'll run ya!!

If anyone is interested in driving extra, I have extra room(s) - Commerce is like 2 hours from here. Not luxurious, more like Bears With Furniture, but warm-n-dry.

Mike
MadCharger
10-23-2006, 07:46 PM
You coming down for the HeavyWeight Shootout? November 4th, be there or be square! I'll run ya!!


Yep - I'll be down there alright!! You may need to give me a half length though, since I don't think I can beat your reaction times...
:racing:
MikeEast
10-23-2006, 08:25 PM
Yep - I'll be down there alright!! You may need to give me a half length though, since I don't think I can beat your reaction times...
:racing:

Hey now - none of the "Pinks" stuff here - this is gonna be full out bracket racing - so if you call the class below the one I do, you -will- get a headstart, but reaction times are what's gonna be the deciding factor.

I can beat an SRT8, and have, 50% of the time so far - their car can beat mine, but I can beat the other driver - sometimes :-)

This is going to a good time!

Mike
MadCharger
10-23-2006, 08:46 PM
Hey now - none of the "Pinks" stuff here - this is gonna be full out bracket racing - so if you call the class below the one I do, you -will- get a headstart, but reaction times are what's gonna be the deciding factor.

I can beat an SRT8, and have, 50% of the time so far - their car can beat mine, but I can beat the other driver - sometimes :-)

This is going to a good time!

Mike

I'm looking forward to it - which, to get back on subject, is why I'm interested in finding the best way to get the rubber off the fender. I'm thinking a liberal application of Pledge should keep it slippery enough to wipe it off afterwards. I was thinking WD40 also, but not sure what that may do to the paint.....
BuckeyeRT
10-23-2006, 09:14 PM
I agree about the looking cool part too:pepper:
magnum lover
10-24-2006, 01:31 PM
For the racecar we use Mean Green degreaser/cleaner. Find it at our Family Dollar store around here. Armoring the inside plastic pieces might help that come off easier. Works great on the rims and tires too.
IT Rider
10-25-2006, 09:17 AM
What do you guys use to get the chunks of tire off? I may have done a really cool burn out:mrgreen:

I had to use elbow grease and a clay bar.
lafrad
10-25-2006, 09:40 AM
if you get to the rubber quick enough.. it should come off with water and just using your hand... it should just squeegee right off...
gn300
10-25-2006, 11:41 AM
If you know you are going to do it,planned event, tape the lip,:bling:

or spray a non stick cooking spray on the effected areas before!

Or leave it for a don't mess with me statement!:racing:
Rev.Hammer
10-25-2006, 11:43 AM
Lighter fluid works good for me.. then a liberal coating of PAM to keep it from happening!
Carfinish
10-26-2006, 11:52 AM
when I was @ an NHRA event I happend to catch one of Forces's guys cleaning the body. He was using a mixture of Windex and spray wax (maybe Turtle wax). I believe the ratio was 50/50. I asked him what he was using because I could smell the windex. His response was the windex cleans the rubber off and the wax will stay on and leave shiny. It was shiny and slippery. maybe try it? I have not tried it.
I don't leave enough rubber on the car...and I have mudguards:mrgreen:

Stell
joseph
12-09-2006, 07:41 AM
How about going to a car store and get a real product designed to remove tar? I got one bottle before, because of some new road that put tar on my car and it removed it safely and quickly.
Paradog
12-09-2006, 11:47 AM
best preventative? Buy a V6!


Yea thats another self inflicted wound!
hemiwagn
12-09-2006, 11:59 AM
I found goof-off was the only thing that easily took it off the painted bodywork. Of course it takes the wax off too...
yourpharmacist
12-09-2006, 07:15 PM
blow tourch and case of beer:pepper:

j/k....high pressure or goo gone works pretty well for me


urRx
BobF's 6POINT1
12-10-2006, 10:45 AM
Why would you dream of removing it? Or is that a veiled attempt at boasting?
Zaino guy
12-10-2006, 07:59 PM
if you have a good sealer on the paint it should just come off with the pressure wash. To keep it from sticking next time, try a light coat of vaseline. It will pick up more than just the rubber but it all just wipes off.
BuckeyeRT
12-11-2006, 10:46 PM
How about going to a car store and get a real product designed to remove tar? I got one bottle before, because of some new road that put tar on my car and it removed it safely and quickly.
That is what I used with a power washer.
Funny how I now think twice before laying it :magburno: down...