ShockerC6

I drive my first event at VIR, October 14th. Anyone know of an easy way to remove the contact paper residue and the adhesive that the numbers leave behind? I am putting on the contact paper this weekend, so since it will be on there for over a week I assume it could leave a great deal on the car.

welprop

I use goo-gone, works great

gmblack3

WD-40 should work too.

jlucas

I've used both those with good sucess.

gonzalezfj

The absolute best is 3M adhesive remover, available at any automotive paint store.

Frank Gonzalez

xsiveone

Great stuff to have around. I use it for removing adhesive from racers or painters tape as well as bugs and tar.

94ZR1#444

Lighter fluid....

Falcon

Duke's Mayonnaise!

AU N EGL

3M Adheasive remover. If not that Falcons special Cherry juice

John Shiels

I'd use 3M as all their products are great. I had Goo-gone and it leaked on my truck dash. Dash-gone! Melted the dash Wd-40 shouold be OK also

Falcon

Wow! I forgot about that stuff. I'll bring some up to Synergy in case some needs to warm up.

Here's the best stuff I've found. It removes rubber residue and stuff from the car and waxes it at the same time.



Here's a link:Quick Shine 99

xsiveone

They say that the 3M Adhesive Remover/Cleaner is safe for plastics and even fabrics.

ShockerC6

Thanks! The 3M looks like the way to go. I appreciate the responses! Angi

xsiveone

This is the stuff that I use.

http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/...er/output_html

Swiftwater Z06

Turtle Wax Bug Remover (spray bottle) $3.98 Can't beat it.

Chalky

What kind of contact paper are you using? I've never used it. Maybe it is about time.

vms4evr

Dave,

Give the car a quick cleanup with some quick detail spray wax so the surface is clean and slippery. The stuff will still stick but comes off fairly easy.

Not true contact paper! It's thiner and the glue is High Tac. Let it get hot and you'll be really bummed out when you remove it (trust me on this one). I'm using ConTact brand Multipurpose Covering with Medium Adhesive. If it doesn't say Medium Adhesive you don't want it. You can find it at Home Depot for $6/roll for the clear. I do the bottom sides of the car from behind the front wheel to the back of the car. I've used it on the hood and the top of the front quarter panels. If you put some on the hood then pop the hood and leave it open after you get off the track. It actually helps with the chips from flying pebbles off the car in front of you. And all the tire worms don't leave the lovely black streaks on the car.

When you put it on just get rid of the big air bubbles. Those are the ones that leave funny looking glue rings on the car. They do come off easy with just soap and water. No need for 3M adhesive remover or anything like that.

When I get home I grab a corner and peel it off, easy. My lower panels have no chips. I wish I would have put it on the headlight covers , top of the front quarter panels, and the hood sooner. It may not look pimpy when you're at the track but you have less chips and cleanup to do when you get home.

I use a bra on the nose and side view mirrors. And those things have taken a beating.

The waxer in me will just not let it go to the track uncovered...

Graham

Chalky

Graham:

Thanks for the info. I'll make a run to HD tomorrow for my supplies. Wanted to check out a cordless impact wrench anyways.

I see a lot of people running a similar cover on front and sides. I am ready to join them. I hate chips!!

gpm30236

good for removing lots of stuff, can buy it at most auto parts stores,

GO_BLUE_VETTES

I've heard people poo-poo the bras because they can trap debris between the bra and the body then rub/scratch underneath. How has your experience been? Thx,