Tips on removing scuff...?!? - LotusTalk

cutter9 · 03-07-2008, 03:04 PM

So, I was driving and a piece of tire flew from out of no where and hit my front clam. It left a very minor scuff, no visible scratch just a black scuff. Any materials out there that are pretty decent at removing something like this.

PS
It's not that major at all but my car is yellow and maybe cause I am the owner it always seems 10 times bigger than how others see it

Thanks.

LARRY · 03-07-2008, 03:05 PM

Bug and Tar remover should work fine.

mpsalm · 03-07-2008, 03:06 PM

After track days I use Zymol cleaner wax. It takes that stuff right off...

kestrel74 · 03-07-2008, 03:06 PM

Yep...what Larry said........Turtle Wax bug & tar remover.

apk919 · 03-07-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cutter9

So, I was driving and a piece of tire flew from out of no where and hit my front clam. It left a very minor scuff, no visible scratch just a black scuff. Any materials out there that are pretty decent at removing something like this.

PS
It's not that major at all but my car is yellow and maybe cause I am the owner it always seems 10 times bigger than how others see it

Thanks.

This just happened to me a couple of days ago with my Audi... if it's not a scratch, and just on top of the paint/starshield... try cleaning it with a sponge/mitt and car wash solution. If that's not enough, try scraping it off gently with your fingernail. Bug/Tar remover works as well, and finally, many car waxes will remove rubber scuffs as well (and it's always a good way to "finish" the job).

cutter9 · 03-07-2008, 03:17 PM

Thanks a lot guys. Appreciate it.

sandsmuseum · 03-08-2008, 01:27 PM

The pinball machine restoration experience I have comes in handy with the Lotus from time to time.

Many pinball machine playfields are covered in a similar Mylar-like material to protect the playfield from scuffing and wear by the ball. It is a very hostile environment.

Novus makes a couple of plastic polishing products, Novus 1 and 2. One is a gentle polish and the other slightly more aggressive. I used both on the tiny portion of shield on my Elise, just in front of the rear wheels, successfully over the three years of life. It smooths out the rock dings, polishes the material, and removes scuffs. It works great for removing cone marks.

Michael

Vampyre · 03-08-2008, 04:23 PM

Ajax!.. Just joking...

Bug and tar remover is good, this stuff called goo gone, it is a citrus based cleaner for gum and tar residue.

03-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
cutter9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Tips on removing scuff...?!? So, I was driving and a piece of tire flew from out of no where and hit my front clam. It left a very minor scuff, no visible scratch just a black scuff. Any materials out there that are pretty decent at removing something like this. PS It's not that major at all but my car is yellow and maybe cause I am the owner it always seems 10 times bigger than how others see it Thanks.

03-07-2008, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,625	Bug and Tar remover should work fine. __________________ Lotus body work and experienced mechanic at Lotus Talk sponsor Specialty Car Craft. http://www.specialtycarcraft.com/ See more of Larry's Photoblog at http://www.larrysphotoblog.net/

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03-08-2008, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
sandsmuseum Exige enthusiast... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 786 Images: 33	Novus plastic polish The pinball machine restoration experience I have comes in handy with the Lotus from time to time. Many pinball machine playfields are covered in a similar Mylar-like material to protect the playfield from scuffing and wear by the ball. It is a very hostile environment. Novus makes a couple of plastic polishing products, Novus 1 and 2. One is a gentle polish and the other slightly more aggressive. I used both on the tiny portion of shield on my Elise, just in front of the rear wheels, successfully over the three years of life. It smooths out the rock dings, polishes the material, and removes scuffs. It works great for removing cone marks. Michael __________________ www.sandsmuseum.com antique coin op repair mod for the Library on EliseTalk

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mpsalm BANNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,348	After track days I use Zymol cleaner wax. It takes that stuff right off...

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cutter9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Thanks a lot guys. Appreciate it.

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