detailing Q

kilroy · 11-12-2004, 06:40 AM

I'm curious as to what cleaner most of you use to remove the slick/DR rubber from your pipes after a day/night at the races. I've still got a good bit on the Stinger's tips after using a whole can of 3M's bug/tar remover. Ideas?

ausie · 11-12-2004, 06:51 AM

I generally use gasoline to clean the pipes off. Works great if they are just warm to the touch. That stuff will remove anything. For the rear bumper, I have seen several use masking tape to protect the painted surfaces. There may be other tapes out there with safe adhesives that will not stick to the paint too strong. I have been to the local track several times but have not run yet since I am missing a component (drive shaft loop). I have not taken the 04 to the track yet, but plan on it this comming spring.

SVTcobra04 · 11-12-2004, 07:57 AM

drive shaft loop?

ausie · 11-13-2004, 08:18 AM

Drive shaft loop: metal oval that is mounted to the vehicle close to the transmission to prevent flipping the car over if the yoke on the shaft were to break. NHRA safety device. Some tracks will check and not let you run if you do not have it. It looks like this:

http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/...7350da13266e80

kilroy · 11-13-2004, 11:11 AM

Thanks ausie, I'll give it a shot this afternoon

11-12-2004, 06:40 AM	#1
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	detailing Q I'm curious as to what cleaner most of you use to remove the slick/DR rubber from your pipes after a day/night at the races. I've still got a good bit on the Stinger's tips after using a whole can of 3M's bug/tar remover. Ideas? __________________

11-12-2004, 06:51 AM	#2
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I generally use gasoline to clean the pipes off. Works great if they are just warm to the touch. That stuff will remove anything. For the rear bumper, I have seen several use masking tape to protect the painted surfaces. There may be other tapes out there with safe adhesives that will not stick to the paint too strong. I have been to the local track several times but have not run yet since I am missing a component (drive shaft loop). I have not taken the 04 to the track yet, but plan on it this comming spring. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

11-13-2004, 08:18 AM	#4
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Drive shaft loop: metal oval that is mounted to the vehicle close to the transmission to prevent flipping the car over if the yoke on the shaft were to break. NHRA safety device. Some tracks will check and not let you run if you do not have it. It looks like this: http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/...7350da13266e80 __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

11-13-2004, 11:11 AM	#5
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	Thanks ausie, I'll give it a shot this afternoon __________________

11-12-2004, 07:57 AM	#3
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	drive shaft loop?

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