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LT102 · 07-11-2015, 03:40 PM

What have you used to clean off the rubber residue left after a burnout. Most people think they look cool but I actually try to avoid burnouts as they cause such a mess with the rubber residue. Did a test launch earlier today after doing some transmission work. Tires had good bite at first then broke loose and then up in rubber smoke. Now it's cleanup time.

ole dollor · 07-11-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LT102

What have you used to clean off the rubber residue left after a burnout. Most people think they look cool but I actually try to avoid burnouts as they cause such a mess with the rubber residue. Did a test launch earlier today after doing some transmission work. Tires had good bite at first then broke loose and then up in rubber smoke. Now it's cleanup time.

if you have a little time , mother nature will remove them for you .....looks like your trany is working good .

RustyBucket · 07-11-2015, 04:45 PM

WD40 or mineral spirits work pretty good

hugger6933 · 07-11-2015, 05:27 PM

Next time your gonna do that wax the bottom lower half of the bed and leave it on then when your done playing just wipe the rubber and wax off at one easy step. I used to do that on my racecar. other than that just rub it down with your hand and it should fall right off.

snipescastle2 · 07-11-2015, 11:22 PM

Some people rub some vasoline on that area behind the rear tires,makes it come off pretty easy.

Tony · 07-12-2015, 06:22 AM

Just add some numbers on the windows and people will think you're coming from the track...

CST10 · 07-12-2015, 10:22 AM

Pledge sprayed on before the burn out will have it where you can just spray with a water hose to get it all off.

That's what I use on my camaro at the race track.

DillonGMC · 07-12-2015, 04:47 PM

Goo gone works pretty good.

LT102 · 07-12-2015, 06:22 PM

Went back to the scene of the accidental burnout and was not happy to see there was only one tire mark. My truck has a posi!!! I seem to go from one mechanical problem to another. Thanks for all the suggestions thou.

cooperhw · 07-13-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LT102

Went back to the scene of the accidental burnout and was not happy to see there was only one tire mark. My truck has a posi!!! I seem to go from one mechanical problem to another. Thanks for all the suggestions thou.

Good news is you only have to clean rubber off of the wheelwell on one side of the truck.

I used to use Pam. Spray it on liberally before burnouts. Comes off easy later on.

LT102 · 07-13-2015, 07:49 PM

Sorry for any confusion, I meant the rubber on the truck not the roadway.

Chris92 · 07-13-2015, 08:22 PM

WD40 as posted above will melt it away. Easiest and fastest way.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-13-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

WD40 or mineral spirits work pretty good

"WD40, duct tape and bailing wire". Until recently, never found much use for bailing wire......Works great to tap into screw holes that are stripped. Add velcro to the list. If something light needs to be mounted and can't be bolted down..............velcro. I use it for lots of stuff (e.g. finish piece of hickory face for front/bottom dishwasher). Have an interesting "invention" using the stuff. Works great. I'm not interested in paying for a patent. Not sure it's worth the effort either. It's real simple and cheap too. Addresses a common household inconvenience, for which there are no current purchase options.

07-11-2015, 03:40 PM	#1
LT102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenville, Oh Posts: 72	Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions What have you used to clean off the rubber residue left after a burnout. Most people think they look cool but I actually try to avoid burnouts as they cause such a mess with the rubber residue. Did a test launch earlier today after doing some transmission work. Tires had good bite at first then broke loose and then up in rubber smoke. Now it's cleanup time.

07-11-2015, 04:45 PM	#3
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions WD40 or mineral spirits work pretty good __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

07-11-2015, 05:27 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Next time your gonna do that wax the bottom lower half of the bed and leave it on then when your done playing just wipe the rubber and wax off at one easy step. I used to do that on my racecar. other than that just rub it down with your hand and it should fall right off.

07-11-2015, 11:22 PM	#5
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Some people rub some vasoline on that area behind the rear tires,makes it come off pretty easy.

07-12-2015, 06:22 AM	#6
Tony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ontario New Yak Posts: 843	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Just add some numbers on the windows and people will think you're coming from the track...

07-12-2015, 10:22 AM	#7
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Pledge sprayed on before the burn out will have it where you can just spray with a water hose to get it all off. That's what I use on my camaro at the race track. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

07-12-2015, 04:47 PM	#8
DillonGMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: bakersville, NC Posts: 60	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Goo gone works pretty good. __________________ The Pontiac V8: the original Super Duty.

07-12-2015, 06:22 PM	#9
LT102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenville, Oh Posts: 72	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Went back to the scene of the accidental burnout and was not happy to see there was only one tire mark. My truck has a posi!!! I seem to go from one mechanical problem to another. Thanks for all the suggestions thou.

07-13-2015, 07:49 PM	#11
LT102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenville, Oh Posts: 72	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions Sorry for any confusion, I meant the rubber on the truck not the roadway.

07-13-2015, 08:22 PM	#12
Chris92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: Removal of rubber from burnout - suggestions WD40 as posted above will melt it away. Easiest and fastest way. __________________ Chris Build Thread for CSautosports 69 SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675701



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