Rubber Slag from tires

[CrownKote]

Hey all...
I just got off of the phone with a client and have a question for ya...

He is a member of the BMWCCA and loves to do track days... He has 4 Bimmers and 2 of them are "Track Felons" (that is what he calls them cause they assault the asphalt... lol...). The Bimmers in his stable are:

2006 MZ4 (street/track car with LOTS of go fast goodies)
1998 M3 (same as MZ4)
1958 507 (AKA Z07 and not driven but about 100 miles a year)
2002 Z8 (not driven much at all)

The question that he posed to me that we chatted about for 20 or so min is... "Is there any kind of protectant/wax/coating/etc that can be put behind the wheels on the track cars that will prevent the molten rubber from the tires from etching into the car and becoming glue that would also aid in the removal ease?"

I know from experience that "Rubber Slag" is a nightmare to remove and I personally have tried at least 20 different wax/sealants/coatings to prevent this... They all seem to work fairly well for the first lap or two but never past that...

Any suggestions?

 

[embolism]

the obvious ones would be Gtechniq, Cquartz, and Opticoat but no idea how they would react with molten rubber on them

 

[CrownKote]

the obvious ones would be Gtechniq, Cquartz, and Opticoat but no idea how they would react with molten rubber on them

Cquartz and Opticoat have been tried with ok success but after 2 track days we have found that they seem to start failing...

 

[SRTSean]

Tell him to put saran wrap on the fenders before he heads out. There are also some rubberized magnetic products sold called "fender buddies" that can be used.

 

[Dubbin1]

Geddex Burnout Guard

 

[CrownKote]

Tell him to put saran wrap on the fenders before he heads out. There are also some rubberized magnetic products sold called "fender buddies" that can be used.

He has done the painters tape before but he said he doesn't like the look of that... (He is very picky obviously) the "fender buddies" would work except for the bumper being plastic so no magnetics there...

Geddex Burnout Guard

I would assume that this stuff could be gotten from some place like Summit or Jegs?

 

[Dubbin1]

I would assume that this stuff could be gotten from some place like Summit or Jegs?

Yes Summit Racing sells it.

 

[FUNX650]

Use Mother's R3 Racing Rubber Remover afterwards

Bob

 

[CrownKote]

Yes Summit Racing sells it.

Cool I will give that a shot...

Any other products that would be recommended would be great...

On my Z3 I have clear bra but that stuff tends to "scorch" and discolor when the "slag" hits it...

 

[CrownKote]

Mother's R3 Racing Rubber Remover

Bob

I have tried that but it works kinda half donkeyed... Has it worked for you?

 

[FUNX650]

I have tried that but it works kinda half donkeyed... Has it worked for you?[/QUOTE

Yes. Before hitting the track, though, apply some Geddex, as has been mentioned.

If all else fails: ChemTek, among others, sells Airport Runway Rubber Remover--it's nice to know somebody that works at an airport ........Bob

 

[Dubbin1]

On my Z3 I have clear bra but that stuff tends to "scorch" and discolor when the "slag" hits it...

Get out front and that wont happen

 

[CrownKote]

I have tried that but it works kinda half donkeyed... Has it worked for you?[/QUOTE

Yes. Before hitting the track, though, apply some Geddex, as has been mentioned.

If all else fails: ChemTek, among others, sells Airport Runway Rubber Remover--it's nice to know somebody that works at an airport ........Bob

Do you do any SCCA/Track type of events?

I will need to acquire a friend that can get me this stuff... lol...

Get out front and that wont happen

I am in front most of the time because I run with stock Z3's that generally don't know how to drive on a track... they are generally street guys that like to drive hard on the street but can't handle 120mph then a shicane then a hairpin...

I am talking about the clear bra in front of the rear wheels from the front tires and the clear bra on the rear bumper behind the rear wheels... lol... I have removed the clear bra off the front of the rear fenders...

 

[FUNX650]

Yes. Our club enters several SCCA events each year---Some really smooth operators, some (me) not so smooth. Lotsa FUN, though.



Premier PaintProtectionFilms, International has just the product you need for removing rubber and cone stains on clear bras!:xyxthumbs:...........Bob

 

[CrownKote]

Yes. Our club enters several SCCA events each year---Some really smooth operators, some (me) not so smooth. Lotsa FUN, though.



Premier PaintProtectionFilms, International has just the product you need for removing rubber and cone stains on clear bras!:xyxthumbs:...........Bob

Checked them out... I wonder if they have any sample sizes of that cleaner/conditioner I could buy... I will be calling them tomorrow...