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FE Power Forums => Non-FE Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Jim Comet on May 02, 2020, 02:50:23 PM
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Hey guys, I am repainting my Comet this spring and need to sand the old paint/clear coat before spraying the new paint. What have you had good luck using to remove the rubber on the rear of the quarters that accumulates from doing burnouts? lacquer thinner, Acetone? Thanks, Jim
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Dieselfuel, autotrans fluid
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After painting, you should look at Stock and Super Stock cars on the 'Net. Many use a form of mud flaps behind the slicks to prevent the rubber from hitting the paint. That or use clear 3M removable protective film on the lower quarters.
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Jim, you can use wax and grease remover, the same thing you wipe the car down with before painting.
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Many use a form of mud flaps behind the slicks to prevent the rubber from hitting the paint. That or use clear 3M removable protective film on the lower quarters.
I have small mudflaps that stop a bunch of the crap, but I also put on that 3M protective film about 3 years ago, and that stuff is an excellent product. One width of the sheet went from being wrapped around the bottom of the quarter, up to the top of my rear quarter light, and it runs from the rear seam to the fenderwell. It's pretty easy to apply, but even if you mess up the first time, there's plenty on a sheet to do it over and over. You can easily, but carefully trim around anything you want.It stops everything from sticking bad, stops stone chips and the scratching that comes from cleaning gritty gunk off. You can just barely see the edge of the film, which I'm fine with given the level of protection it gives the lower quarters. When it starts to pull the edges up from age, peel it off and put on another piece. After 3 years, mine is just starting to in a couple of small spots at the rear, but it's hidden by the bumper. Good stuff.
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I have used Geddex Burnout guard on my Mustang. It sprays on and washes off with water. It drys pretty quick and is not sticky. It doesn't protect real well against rock chips though. I know from experience.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ged-321
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Thanks for the responses. Wax and grease remover and a gray 3M pad took it off. Jim
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WD-40 also works pretty well.
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My Shelby is white and I use Vaseline. At the end of the day , it wipes right off. It actually helps a bit with rock chips.