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chuhsi

this stuff is FREAKING INCREDIBLE for track day black rubber marks:
http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-09224-.../dp/B005R5WGCS

RMurphy

God bless you, JulieU! I specifically bought a bottle of Nu Finish because of this post and holy cow! Works like a champ! Had a bunch of tar and rubber munges (and maybe a cone mark or two...but there were no witnesses, so I say it didn't happen) from a recent track day and this stuff removed it all. Nice! And thank you.

cosmomiller

You should also try Nu Finish as the base "wax" (I know its actually a polymer) and if you like, use a carnauba wax of your choice after the Nu Finish to make the color pop. Over time the Nu Finish does a great job of making it easy to wash the car. It holds up well over time even without frequent uses. My airport beater car looks great for a 1994; better than many 5 year old cars.

I also keep naphtha in my bag of tricks for not only automotive gunk but around the house. (Lighter fluid, hand warmer fluid) Leaves no residue. Way better than alcohol, methyl or ethyl. I often rub it in with my finger tips to remove the offending material.

atc5

Agree...I use R3 after every track day. Best product ever.

Even does a fantastic job cleaning up exhaust soot on rear bumper.

MDVLN

Thanks everyone for your input, I greatly appreciate it!

Sorry for the lack of updates, life's been kicking me pretty hard and I've been down for a good while it seems : /

Here's what the panel looks like now:


It's actually been cleaned up a bit more since taking that picture. Stains not as visible along the rocker panel; The quarter looks as it should now.

Looks decent from ~1.5-5ft away as shown, but get right up on it and you start to see imperfections here and there from what I'll assume are issues the previous owner also had. Eh, trying to live with it... Hate paint imperfections (Duality of my statement: Front bumper could definitely use a respray; Wildlife, Recent rain and storms have helped "decorate" my bonnet as well)

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As of what finally worked: Basically everything.

Going to stay specifically vague and say I risked damaging the paint to finally pull the stain(s) up. My issue was definitely unique in the way that the stains had been "trapped" in, requiring the use of more abrasive items (I.E Lacquer Thinner[VERY small amt just to test], Kerosene, Naptha, as suggested above and others --- NO wet-sanding!) but hoping information presented in this thread helps other through their searches.

Also Hoping I don't have as much trouble next time around - A lesson to not be as complacent in the future as I was waiting for better weather and sufficient time for the DIY mudflaps (which has now been completed, along with the [re]install/repair of a fender liner).

Thanks Again, Love ya S2KI!

Topplayer

use this
http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-09224-.../dp/B005R5WGCS
spray and wipe off, works on my track car like a charm!

NickH28

Griot's Bug and Smudge remover. We use it on our Track Car Cayman S at work. The car see's heavy Sebring use and the tar and crap comes right off.

davidc1

Mothers R3 is literally a miracle cleaner for this. I brought this stuff to the attention of the Speed and Competition forum a couple years ago. Dissolves stuff like this with single wipe.

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