Removing rubber from burnouts

**Young11b** · 08-16-2010, 04:12 PM

Wondering what you guys think is the best stuff to use to remove the rubber build up on the rear quarter panels after doing a burnout. I tried brake cleaner and it works but is real pain in the ass and is taking the clearcoat off. A real NoNo

**Mr. Luos** · 08-16-2010, 04:17 PM

I used a 3M bug/sap remover. But I haven't been able to find it recently.

I use my fingers and get what I can. I have a bunch of it on my car from the Hoosiers I cooked at a burnout contest.
I will clean it up as best I can....then use an old pad and my portercable to clean it all up.

Spray rear 1/4 panel down with Pam/WD40 before racing and it will make life MUCH easier.

**02Sweet** · 08-16-2010, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Young11b

Wondering what you guys think is the best stuff to use to remove the rubber build up on the rear quarter panels after doing a burnout. I tried brake cleaner and it works but is real pain in the ass and is taking the clearcoat off. A real NoNo

I just use a junky sponge when I was it and it comes off pretty easy.

But I have a bunch of wax on the car.

If its real bad the turtle wax bug and tar remover helps too

**0rion** · 08-16-2010, 04:32 PM

you let it cool on there and it's a huge PIA to get off. I did that once. From then on I either put Pam cooking spray on it or take some wide masking tape and tape the quarters off.
I just had to work and work to get mine off. Bug remover, wd-40, clay bar, and elbow grease.

**silverWS6** · 08-17-2010, 06:05 PM

WD-40 doesn't mess up the paint? I thought it would. Good info!

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-17-2010, 06:29 PM

If yer quick about it, don't rub too hard and wax immediately after then lacquer thinner works great.

**02Sweet** · 08-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

If yer quick about it, don't rub too hard and wax immediately after then lacquer thinner works great.

True But I stress QUICK!!!!!!!

**dragonchick** · 08-22-2010, 09:58 AM

I've also heard you can also rub vaseline on the rear quarters, but i'm liking the cooking spray idea better.

**Young11b** · 04-20-2011, 05:30 AM

Well I figured out DO NOT use brake cleaner... Even if you wax right after. Just throwing it out there

**1slowbusa** · 04-20-2011, 08:41 AM

Get all the big stuff off and try pledge, i use pledge when i get road grime on the bottom of the busas tale and pledge take it right off. plus it makes it smell good. Let me know if you try it and it works.

**92z28camarokid** · 04-20-2011, 10:33 AM

Never use WD40 on a car if you ever plan on repainting it. It'll be a huge PITA to get it all out and will leave fisheyes all over if you don't get it all

**35th-ANV-SS** · 04-20-2011, 10:34 AM

I personally use the "blue" painters tape on my rear quarters.

After racing I just pull it off.

Piece of cake.

**Packy** · 04-20-2011, 11:16 AM

As mentioned the blue painters tape will do wonders for preventing a mess but if you already have a mess then use new dryer sheets with warm water. That also works for bugs too. It is the best thing i have found in years! I second never using WD-40 or any petroleum based products unless you want to damage something.

**Young11b** · 04-25-2011, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Packy

As mentioned the blue painters tape will do wonders for preventing a mess but if you already have a mess then use new dryer sheets with warm water. That also works for bugs too. It is the best thing i have found in years! I second never using WD-40 or any petroleum based products unless you want to damage something.

I would have never thought to use dryer sheets. How did you come up with that idea? When Im home (in 4 months) I will have to try it out.

Great tips everyone

**Firebirdjones** · 04-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Young11b

Wondering what you guys think is the best stuff to use to remove the rubber build up on the rear quarter panels after doing a burnout. I tried brake cleaner and it works but is real pain in the ass and is taking the clearcoat off. A real NoNo

Haha,,,ya brake cleaner eats paint.

I just throw wax on the quarters before I head to the track. Same wax I use to wax the car. When I'm done racing it simply wipes off with a damp sponge.