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To all the detailers out there - I recently removed the factory moulded mudflaps from my 34 and have been struggling to get the residue off. Pic attached.

Have tried car wash and a liquid cut and polish with no real results - help!

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I'd be giving Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover a shot first. Its safe on paint.

Just recently started using it on a shell I am prepping, gets heaps of stuff off from gaffer tape residue, through to cleaning up tar from the floorplan.

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work in progress guys, lost motivation when it got too hot. Chris tried a cutting compound a clay bar today - took a bit of work but it came off. Going to investigate other methods for the rest of them.

got some wax and grease remover from Super creep auto, might try that....

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So 'in the wash' we now have...

Prepsol + Clay Bar + 2000 wet 'n dry + soap + cutting compound + mineral turpentine + turtle wax tar & bug remover + wax and grease remover + methylated spirits :woot:

...and oh yes, how could I forget; followed by wax :P

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Hey Clint

Had something similar on my old 33 (From a seriously old Jap sticker). I used a cutting compound to remove, then a proper fine cutting compound to bring the clear back to perfect.

You know what I expect quality wise!

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Haha, wish you had have given me the drum earlier, Rich!

I ended up using a combination of prepsol and wax and grease remover to soften up and remove the bulk of the residue. Then used a cutting compound (its called paint doctor and is pretty harsh) to get the stains out. Going to give the car a good wash and wax this weekend.

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