Until I bought my '06 GT last year, I hadnever owneda car that had enough power to spin the wheels and literally "burn rubber", so I'm new to doing it. Likewise, I'm also new to the process of cleaning up afterward! After getting my CAI and tuner installed a few months ago, I finally decided it was time toenjoymyself a little by lightingup my tires, and after the white smoke had cleared, I felt my rear quarter paneljust behind thetires and noticed the residue of burnt rubberparticlesstuck to my paint. It's been about a month since I did that, and after four thorough washes, I have been completelyunable to remove the grit. I've tried bug and tar removal and it doesn't work, and I don't know what else to try. So,I thoughtI'd ask youfolks...what's the best product and/or method for removing rubber particles stuck to the paint without scratching it? Will a clay bar work? My car is black and I baby it to prevent swirls and scratches, soI'm concerned about "experimenting" andprefer a tried and true method or product that works. Anyone have suggestions?

 

Bug and tar usually works for me. What doesnt come off with that comes off with the clay bar. If that doesnt work, and its embedded in the paint by now, you might have to have to professionally removed.

 

I use Remington Rem Oil on my rear fenders cleanoff the rubber. It works like tar remover, and I have plenty on-hand since I keep my guns properly lubricated. A quick spray before hitting the track makes it easier to come off too.

 

It is going to take a lot of work to remove it but you will just have to keep at it with some of the products mentioned in earlier posts.

Also, for future burnouts, get burnout guard or similar product to ease the rubber cleaning.

 

I thought I answered this already but..hmm..

Anyways, Don't know about the clay bar but liquid carnuba wax and a thick terry cloth work great! I used that on my car when I got side-swiped at 70 mph on the freeway. Now that was burned rubber. It will take some focused work and 'scrubbing' but the natural lubricants in carnuba wax will keep the paint from getting scratched. Once you're done you'll notice the paint will be smoother than a baby's butt!

 

I had this problem in my '03 alot. I don't beat the crap out of the new ones so it doesn't happen as much.

Wet the area, then cover in bug and tar remover. Let stand 5-10 minutes, then scrub with terrycloth or other approved car washing utensil. If still remains, rerinse, reapply, and scrub after 5-10 more minutes. I found a foam in an aerosol can that seemed to work the best, though gel isn't too bad either.