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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by GWat, Sep 13, 2005.

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  1. GWat

    GWat Formula Junior

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    #1 GWat, Sep 13, 2005
    I did a search on this, but can't find anything about removing the rubber scuffs that appear on the car after a track day. I have quite a bit of them on my car after the last track day.

    I have tried some light polish like Meguiars #7, but find it difficult to remove especially on the plastic covered areas of my clear bra and wheel arches.

    Does anyone have a way to 'easily' remove the stuff?

    Thanks :)
     
  2. jakermc

    jakermc Formula 3
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    #2 jakermc, Sep 13, 2005
    WD-40, works like a charm and completely safe
     
  3. Tspringer

    Tspringer F1 Veteran

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    #3 Tspringer, Sep 13, 2005
    I use goof-off. Available at any automotive parts store. It will take it right off with a simple wipe. Of course, it will also remove all traces of any wax you may have had on the car.... but you were looking for an excuse to wax it again anyhow, right?

    Goof-off has worked for me on various track cars over the years with no issues and no elbow grease.


    Terry
     
  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #4 f355spider, Sep 13, 2005
    Yup, or 3M adhesive remover, which you can get from Griot's Garage or most any NAPA store.
     
  5. GWat

    GWat Formula Junior

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    #5 GWat, Sep 13, 2005
    Uhmmm...tried it, does not work.
     
  6. GWat

    GWat Formula Junior

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    #6 GWat, Sep 13, 2005
    Thanks, Terry, Dave. Goof-off did the trick. Hope it is ok on the clear bra :-| My Stradale thanks you and I thank you. It even got the pesky turn 5 cone mark off. The thing jumped right out in front of me, really.
     
  7. ewright

    ewright Formula Junior

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    #7 ewright, Sep 21, 2005
    if youll accept a late suggestion: try Griot's Garage hand polish. always gets the rubber "tire boogers" off for me.

    ernie:)
     
  8. Brian C. Stradale

    Brian C. Stradale F1 Rookie
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    #8 Brian C. Stradale, Sep 22, 2005
    Yep, Goof Off will take it off, no problem. HOWEVER, be careful to get the Goof Off completely off your paint when you're done... in a long-term contest between Goof-Off and Ferrari paint, my money would be on Goof-Off.

    Brian
     
  9. Gary(SF)

    Gary(SF) F1 Rookie

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    #9 Gary(SF), Sep 22, 2005
    Are you saying Ferrari paint is essentially a "goof"? :)

    Gary
     
  10. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #10 f355spider, Sep 22, 2005
    Yes, the guys at Griot's recommend the Fine Hand Polish to keep the 3M films looking good too.
     

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