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whaletail question
i have recently purchased a 1984 turbo look and in the process of detailing the car i noticed my whale tail has like a 6" long what is best described as an oil stain on the rubber. No matter what i try i can not seem to get it off. i think it must be some type of oil because it seems shinier than the rest of it i've tried mother's back to black to see if i can make it blend but to no avail. Has anybody else had this type of problem? Is there an oil based product or a cleaner either to remove it or make it blend with the rest of the tail?.................thanks Phil
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04-07-2007, 05:13 AM
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POR (http://www.por15.com/) has a product called Marine Clean. It's designed to remove oil based products from anything. Its non-toxic but it is vary strong. I've had great results using it. It also doesn't affect cured paint or clear coats for that matter.
I would pick some up. Try it on a non-visible portion of the rubber section of the tail and see if it causing dis-coloration or so forth. If it doesn't then apply it to the stain and see what happens. If it doesn't take out the stain, then atleast you can use it to clean your engine compartment and frankly anything else underneath your car or around your house (that is really dirty). Best of luck, Matt
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04-07-2007, 05:53 AM
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I don't know if I agree about Marine clean. It's highly caustic and will strip the skin off your hands in a minute. How can that be good for paint? Pro detailers use lacquer thinner on rubber. YMMV.
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04-07-2007, 06:03 AM
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Milt,
You rinse it off with water after two minutes. I always use gloves and its never been a problem for me. If you leave it on for a long time and do not rinse it, it could cause a lot of problems. I just follow the directions and it hasn't failed me yet. Though I do think trying the lacquer thinner would be an easier first choice since you can buy that at any hardware store and you do not have to order it. -Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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04-07-2007, 07:31 AM
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I agree with Milt. Too strong and may strip the rubber on the tail. Call Larry at carcareonline.com 877-796-8300. He's answered a thousand questions for me and has really quality products at much less than places like Griotts. Tell him Joe (from TN) sent you.
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04-07-2007, 08:26 AM
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armor all?
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04-07-2007, 08:30 PM
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1984 Porsche 911 turbo look 
1984 Porsche 911 turbo look 
1978 Porsche 911 3.2L
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