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redirish · 10-23-2011, 05:09 PM

I ran the car yesterday at the track and washed it today. I have so much rubber stuck inside my back wheel wells and it would not come off. I ended up using a plastic spackle tool and some Green Wheel Cleaner. After spending about 30 min on each wheel well I still have some on there. What can I use to get the rubber off and what can I put on the well so it will come off easier next time?

*mlee* · 10-23-2011, 05:12 PM

I use Turtle Tar & Bug remover, but mostly on the quarter panels and not inside the wheel well. It absolutely turns track rubber and VVT to mush... then you have to wipe it away with old rags.

Prior to hitting the track... use the blue painters tape on your paint... much easier to deal with that way...

redirish · 10-23-2011, 05:44 PM

I have splash guards on so I didn't get much on the quarter panel it was all in the wheel wells. I will pick up some of the Turtle Tar and bug remover and clean them up. I wondering if I put some detail spray or wax on the wheels if that will help?

*mlee* · 10-23-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by redirish

I have splash guards on so I didn't get much on the quarter panel it was all in the wheel wells. I will pick up some of the Turtle Tar and bug remover and clean them up. I wondering if I put some detail spray or wax on the wheels if that will help?

I never got anything on my wheels... but the Armour All wheel protectant will help keep brake dust down. Be sure you have plenty of old rags available with that tar remover... you'll need it...

redirish · 10-24-2011, 05:37 PM

I did some research and came up with a producted called Geddex Burnout Guard. You are suppose to spray the wheel wells and quarter panel with it before you go to the track and then hose it off when you get back home. They say all the burnt rubber will come right off. Sounds like it worth a try!

az2ss · 10-24-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redirish

I did some research and came up with a producted called Geddex Burnout Guard. You are suppose to spray the wheel wells and quarter panel with it before you go to the track and then hose it off when you get back home. They say all the burnt rubber will come right off. Sounds like it worth a try!

That stuff is nothing more then Pam cooking oil with a marked up price tag.

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Adam's Polishes · 10-24-2011, 05:48 PM

Pressure washer has always done well for me... at least getting the bulk of the rubber and track prep out of there. The rest of the liner is easily tackled with a long handled brush and a little APC.

I had to do this on all 4 wheels of my buddies 1000+ hp AWD Silverado SS and all the B&T remover in the world wouldn't touch it until I got the pressure washer out and knocked the biggest chunks lose first.

Ocikat · 10-24-2011, 05:51 PM

Try Adams undercariage cleaner, it keeps mine looking new, feels slightly slick to the touch when clean so perhaps the rubber won't stick so bad next time, I don't run mine on the 1/4 mile but the road track, different situation I know but I think it would be worth a try

redirish · 10-24-2011, 06:06 PM

Adam, I will have to use the pressure washer and then the APC/Brush next time. Ocikat, I never tried the under carriage cleaner but I have a small bottle of it. I will give it a try

redirish · 10-24-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by az2ss

That stuff is nothing more then Pam cooking oil with a marked up price tag.

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I knew it was to good to be true! lol

Adam's Polishes · 10-24-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redirish

I never tried the under carriage cleaner but I have a small bottle of it. I will give it a try

Keep us posted... its not something we advertise it for, but I'd be curious to know if it helps at all.

Ocikat · 10-24-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Keep us posted... its not something we advertise it for, but I'd be curious to know if it helps at all.

I'm interested to see if this works for you also, I know it works really well for daily driving and the ocasional road trak excursion. good product !!

10-23-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	cleaning rubber from burn out in wheel well I ran the car yesterday at the track and washed it today. I have so much rubber stuck inside my back wheel wells and it would not come off. I ended up using a plastic spackle tool and some Green Wheel Cleaner. After spending about 30 min on each wheel well I still have some on there. What can I use to get the rubber off and what can I put on the well so it will come off easier next time?

10-23-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	I use Turtle Tar & Bug remover, but mostly on the quarter panels and not inside the wheel well. It absolutely turns track rubber and VVT to mush... then you have to wipe it away with old rags. Prior to hitting the track... use the blue painters tape on your paint... much easier to deal with that way... __________________

10-24-2011, 05:51 PM	#8
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	Try Adams undercariage cleaner, it keeps mine looking new, feels slightly slick to the touch when clean so perhaps the rubber won't stick so bad next time, I don't run mine on the 1/4 mile but the road track, different situation I know but I think it would be worth a try __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

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10-23-2011, 05:44 PM	#3
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I have splash guards on so I didn't get much on the quarter panel it was all in the wheel wells. I will pick up some of the Turtle Tar and bug remover and clean them up. I wondering if I put some detail spray or wax on the wheels if that will help?

10-24-2011, 05:37 PM	#5
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I did some research and came up with a producted called Geddex Burnout Guard. You are suppose to spray the wheel wells and quarter panel with it before you go to the track and then hose it off when you get back home. They say all the burnt rubber will come right off. Sounds like it worth a try!

10-24-2011, 05:48 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Pressure washer has always done well for me... at least getting the bulk of the rubber and track prep out of there. The rest of the liner is easily tackled with a long handled brush and a little APC. I had to do this on all 4 wheels of my buddies 1000+ hp AWD Silverado SS and all the B&T remover in the world wouldn't touch it until I got the pressure washer out and knocked the biggest chunks lose first.

10-24-2011, 06:06 PM	#9
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	Adam, I will have to use the pressure washer and then the APC/Brush next time. Ocikat, I never tried the under carriage cleaner but I have a small bottle of it. I will give it a try