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Stooph · 07-31-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

On a related note, now how do I get the melted rubber off of my side rear panels??

There must be some sort of spray, cause 20 mins straight with the pressure wand at the car wash didn't hardly touch it.

Car washes are big no-no's for this car. I've heard nothing but horror stories. IMO

scrming · 07-31-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Germann

I havent ran for time yet, but Ive launched the V-6 at 3500 rpm, traction control on and shifted at 7K and would estimate I was over 100MPH at what would have been the quarter. Still cant believe this is with a V-6. I dont think I can wait for the blown accessories (or afford them) but I can afford the zex nitrous kit!, but digressing, first need to finish blacking out my car. Currently its black, tinted windows, smoked rear tail lights, and will be removing the tail light bezels this weekend and painting the beautyrings on the wheels black to match the black steel wheel.

Probably not going to be over 100MPH... in perfect conditions you are looking at 97MPH... seeing that you are in Texas the heat is going to slow you down...

Best bet... take it to the track!!! WOOHOO!

scrming · 07-31-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

On a related note, now how do I get the melted rubber off of my side rear panels??

There must be some sort of spray, cause 20 mins straight with the pressure wand at the car wash didn't hardly touch it.

yep... that stuff has amazing sticking power! I uses bug and tar remover, one that is safe for all finishes... and a lot of elbow grease... it is a giant PITA!

However.... next time take a can of Pledge with you... Lemon scented if you like... spray down the panels and don't wipe it off. Then after the track the rubber will wash right off! I've also seen guys just use the quick detailer spray...

djsnoflake · 07-31-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

yep... that stuff has amazing sticking power! I uses bug and tar remover, one that is safe for all finishes... and a lot of elbow grease... it is a giant PITA!

However.... next time take a can of Pledge with you... Lemon scented if you like... spray down the panels and don't wipe it off. Then after the track the rubber will wash right off! I've also seen guys just use the quick detailer spray...

Best. Idea. EVER!

patriotpa · 07-31-2009, 02:26 PM

Here's a site for some great tips on drag racing!
http://www.pbase.com/mmingo/key_west_2007

Bbrock25 · 07-31-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stooph

Car washes are big no-no's for this car. I've heard nothing but horror stories. IMO

What about touchless car washes?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-31-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Here's a site for some great tips on drag racing!
http://www.pbase.com/mmingo/key_west_2007

I don't even want to know why you know that site exists.

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Originally Posted by scrming

However.... next time take a can of Pledge with you... Lemon scented if you like... spray down the panels and don't wipe it off. Then after the track the rubber will wash right off! I've also seen guys just use the quick detailer spray...

I have never heard that before. And it doesn't hurt your paint at all???

patriotpa · 07-31-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

I don't even want to know why you know that site exists.

I have never heard that before. And it doesn't hurt your paint at all???

I lived in Key West for awhile. Weird people there. Nice place, but full of freaks.

djsnoflake · 08-01-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stooph

Car washes are big no-no's for this car. I've heard nothing but horror stories. IMO

What? How is a car wash gonna wreck this car? I am not talking about like one of those stupid ones where you get dragged through a bunch of giant dirty hairbrushes, I am talking about where you pull into a wash bay and grab a pressure washer type thinger and walk around your car washing it.

The only way I could see you damaging your car with the kind of car wash I use is if I put the sprayer like an inch from the paint. And if I was that dumb, I would deserve the damage I cause.

SleepWarz · 08-01-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

Best. Idea. EVER!

Pledge is awesome for interior too

hot ss · 08-02-2009, 10:30 AM

you can hope you get the normal tree, try staging a pro tree.....it skipps yellows.

agree with the pledge keeping the rubber from sticking too bad.........
i use 3M spray mask for bodyshops. it is soap, and dries pretty clear,
so the rubber sticks to the goo and not the paint. it all washes off with a wand.
works awesome for highway trips and bugs. I spray it in the wheelwells and paint areas for the track.
i mix it with enough water to spray out of a squirtbottle for mobile application,
i apply it with a old paint gun back at the shop.

JUST NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER USE DUPLICOLOR "SHEILD".

p.s. dealers frown on it when you have half a tire of rubber stuck to your car.

08-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#25
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	you can hope you get the normal tree, try staging a pro tree.....it skipps yellows. agree with the pledge keeping the rubber from sticking too bad......... i use 3M spray mask for bodyshops. it is soap, and dries pretty clear, so the rubber sticks to the goo and not the paint. it all washes off with a wand. works awesome for highway trips and bugs. I spray it in the wheelwells and paint areas for the track. i mix it with enough water to spray out of a squirtbottle for mobile application, i apply it with a old paint gun back at the shop. JUST NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER USE DUPLICOLOR "SHEILD". p.s. dealers frown on it when you have half a tire of rubber stuck to your car. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

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