How Can I Remove This Scum?

[sonnyQ]

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!

[olloSKYLINEollo]

Prepsol or maybe even a clay bar. I have access to both Clint.

[our12]

Hi.

Use 2000 wet and dry with soap.

[sonnyQ]

Is it ok to use wet and dry on paint

Chris - will come round and see you on sunday if you're around

[Hadouken]

Yes it is. If you use a fine grade of sandpaper. Then use cutting compound and a wax afterwards.

[AAARGH 33]

Turps will get that off easy,1 minute job.If your gonna do it,wipe the turps off immediately after with water.

[sonnyQ]

thanks! will be trying some and/or all of the ideas mentioned. will post up results

[olloSKYLINEollo]

Is it ok to use wet and dry on paint

Chris - will come round and see you on sunday if you're around

Yep I'll be around tomorrow, Just swing us a message

[paulR32gtr]

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.

[MBS206]

Also give the Wax and Grease remover from Repco a go, works quite well on most tuff stuff.

[sonnyQ]

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....

[EJD001]

i used metho to get marks like that out on my wifes car.. no issue and couldnt even tell they were there!

[GTR-N1]

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

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

[wilorichie]

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!

[sonnyQ]

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.

[iseekool]

Also give the Wax and Grease remover from Repco a go, works quite well on most tuff stuff.

+ 1 works a treat.

[immacreflections]

PLEASE DONT WET ADN DRY YOUR CAR FOR THAT! use a simple product called tar-x from www.waxit.com.au a forum sponsor and youll have no problems!

[SNOQPY]

bright shine ( petrolium based cotton wool ) will get that off and not damage your paint either