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YOUR RESEARCHWill WD40 damage the paint?
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3M makes a paintsafe product that I use after track events.
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BTW, WD40 won't actually remove your wax (which is probably also silicone-based) but it will change its form and look like crap.
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I've been pondering the use of Forever Black on some faded spots in my lower storage console, but unsure as to whether the resulting shade will match the rest of the interior plastics.
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I had a guy (a member of a race team) tell me that WD-40 is perfect for removing the marks left on the paint by little rubber chunks that fly up from the track.
Is that safe?
I spent a year in the Palm Springs area and the parking lot of my condo would frequently get so hot that the blacktop would get sticky and throw up little pieces on my car.
I used wd40 many times to remove it. Never had a problem. I just wouldn't leave it on there very long!
Use adhesive remover. 3M makes a paintsafe product that I use after track events. Better safe than sorry. However, the WD40 website says it is safe for paint.
Bowmanm...Aerospace 303...and Dell is correct...it is "safe" for paint just not something you want to leave on...also several coats of wax will help (what ever you use it will probably remove the wax).
WD-40 is good - don't leave it on though.
Better to use a good cleaning wax - like Auri
AURI
Does a great job removing tar and rubber marks, and leaves a nice hard shine.
Chris.
WD40 does not harm paint, it is silcone-based like many modern car waxes and polishes. Contrary to many recommendations here, you can leave it on the paint without harmful effect, other than it looks like crap - all oily and greasy and attracting dust. WD40 is perfect for removing bugs and tar. You should really wash it off after though if you want the car to look good. BTW, WD40 won't actually remove your wax (which is probably also silicone-based) but it will change its form and look like crap. The only real problem with WD40 is it's really hard to completely remove and if you need to do a repaint your car's paint will have to be comprehensively cleaned before paint would actually adhere properly (which would also be the case if you've been using the evil silicone-based car polish).
Haven't used it on the p-car yet. Only had my 996 about a week.
Used it on my BMW to much success. There's another, similar product out there that I also like. Can't remember the name but if I recall it I'll let you know.
I'd rather not use it. A few years ago I sprayed WD-40 on the electric antenna assembly of a Honda Accord I had, and I didn't do a great job of removing the over spray that fell on where the antenna meets the car's body. It didn't take long for the clear coat to peel off.
I'd rather use Tarminator from Stoner as suggested before.
aerospace 303 is excellent. Used it on an old Corvette which had rubber molding that had turned grey from the elements. Did an outstanding job..Also have used it on the rubber of my 2005 GT3 with equally impressive results.
Goodness, a 2005 already needs to be re-dyed?
I've been pondering the use of Forever Black on some faded spots in my lower storage console, but unsure as to whether the resulting shade will match the rest of the interior plastics.
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