Burnout are fun, but what's an easy way to get the rubber off? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT-102 · 12-31-2002, 03:30 PM

Trying to get my truck cleaned-up prior to storage and see what a poor job I've done over the summer of getting rubber off the body. Yes, those burnouts were neat and now it's time to remove the mess. What's a easy way to get it off?

Longhorn Man · 12-31-2002, 03:53 PM

I think there is some sort of spray...but I really don't know.
I do have a solution for next year though...
When you know you'll be gettin rubber on your 1/4 panels, put a coat of wax on there, and don't wipe it off. Let the haxe stay there...the rubber will stick to it and come off real easy.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-31-2002, 03:58 PM

Petroleum Jelly will do the same thing.
Ben

paintpyro · 12-31-2002, 04:15 PM

Ive heard WD40 works, Ive used it for tar before. It didnt seem to mess with the paint at all. I just made sure to clean really well after.

GMC71k20 · 12-31-2002, 04:18 PM

smear petroleum jelly on whatever will get hit and make sure you bring a clothe to get it off your hands your steering wheel, door handles, seat belt buckles, shifter will all be slimey. getting it off of the car isnt too much fun since petroleum jelly resists water pretty good.

dmurphy68 · 12-31-2002, 04:18 PM

i keep a can of pam : so before i do a burnout a quick spray and easy clean up. just a thought

greasemonkey · 12-31-2002, 06:47 PM

You might be able to use weatherstrip adhesive remover on it- I used it for some overspray from my bedliner and it worked fine.

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-31-2002, 08:37 PM

To remove it I used a blade from a scraper for the thick stuff(being really careful of course) and brake cleaner and a rag for the remainder. Works alright, but it would probably be easier to prevent it from now on.

*Shane* · 12-31-2002, 08:49 PM

Spray the panels down with WD-40 BEFORE doing a burnout ... seen this trick used many times at the local drag strip for street driven cars.

Stano · 01-01-2003, 12:14 AM

Go ahead and use the WD-40 and the next time you paint your truck the paint shop will love you alot. LOL One word FISHEYES! There is a spray you can get at the parts store for bugs and tar or the pam idea would work too. Speak from experience on the WD-40 thing, if you sand not knowing its on there you scrub it into the paint etc. And it mists everywhere and you can't wipe down enough to get rid of it. Also avoid anything that contains silicone too!

*Shane* · 01-01-2003, 12:33 AM

I Have used WD-40 for years to remove road tar and "bug juice" from vehicles ... several of which have been repainted ... and never had a problem with it causing "fisheyes." Sure, I suppose if you left it on there without ever trying to wash it off, it would cause fisheyes ... but so would gasoline, motor oil, Armor All, fingerprints, transmission fluid, etc ... all of which are much more common than WD-40 on or around a vehicle.

Any reputable body shop will completely wash a vehicle down with an oil/silicone degreaser before any sanding ever starts ... if not, find another body shop.

12-31-2002, 03:30 PM	#1
LT-102 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Greenville, Oh USA Posts: 166	Burnout are fun, but what's an easy way to get the rubber off? Trying to get my truck cleaned-up prior to storage and see what a poor job I've done over the summer of getting rubber off the body. Yes, those burnouts were neat and now it's time to remove the mess. What's a easy way to get it off?

12-31-2002, 04:15 PM	#4
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Ive heard WD40 works, Ive used it for tar before. It didnt seem to mess with the paint at all. I just made sure to clean really well after. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

12-31-2002, 06:47 PM	#7
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	You might be able to use weatherstrip adhesive remover on it- I used it for some overspray from my bedliner and it worked fine. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

12-31-2002, 08:37 PM	#8
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	To remove it I used a blade from a scraper for the thick stuff(being really careful of course) and brake cleaner and a rag for the remainder. Works alright, but it would probably be easier to prevent it from now on. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

01-01-2003, 12:14 AM	#10
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Go ahead and use the WD-40 and the next time you paint your truck the paint shop will love you alot. LOL One word FISHEYES! There is a spray you can get at the parts store for bugs and tar or the pam idea would work too. Speak from experience on the WD-40 thing, if you sand not knowing its on there you scrub it into the paint etc. And it mists everywhere and you can't wipe down enough to get rid of it. Also avoid anything that contains silicone too! __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

12-31-2002, 03:53 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I think there is some sort of spray...but I really don't know. I do have a solution for next year though... When you know you'll be gettin rubber on your 1/4 panels, put a coat of wax on there, and don't wipe it off. Let the haxe stay there...the rubber will stick to it and come off real easy.

12-31-2002, 03:58 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Petroleum Jelly will do the same thing. Ben

12-31-2002, 04:18 PM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	smear petroleum jelly on whatever will get hit and make sure you bring a clothe to get it off your hands your steering wheel, door handles, seat belt buckles, shifter will all be slimey. getting it off of the car isnt too much fun since petroleum jelly resists water pretty good.

12-31-2002, 04:18 PM	#6
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	i keep a can of pam : so before i do a burnout a quick spray and easy clean up. just a thought

12-31-2002, 08:49 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Spray the panels down with WD-40 BEFORE doing a burnout ... seen this trick used many times at the local drag strip for street driven cars.

01-01-2003, 12:33 AM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I Have used WD-40 for years to remove road tar and "bug juice" from vehicles ... several of which have been repainted ... and never had a problem with it causing "fisheyes." Sure, I suppose if you left it on there without ever trying to wash it off, it would cause fisheyes ... but so would gasoline, motor oil, Armor All, fingerprints, transmission fluid, etc ... all of which are much more common than WD-40 on or around a vehicle. Any reputable body shop will completely wash a vehicle down with an oil/silicone degreaser before any sanding ever starts ... if not, find another body shop.



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