Towmax Skid marks on fender skirt. Question on removal.

Buckeye

Well-known member

• May 25, 2016

• #1

When my Towmax tire exploded on I-40 a few months ago it scuffed up my fender skirt but did not tear it. I did lose a marker light next to the stairs. My question is how can I remove the tire scuffs on the fender skirt safely? Thanks for the help.

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• May 25, 2016

• #2

What color is your skirt? I was thinking a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, but not sure.


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jnbhobe

Well-known member

• May 25, 2016

• #3

I would try rubbing compound first.try fine polish compound first if that don't work try some fast compound.

 

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Administrator

Staff member

• May 25, 2016

• #4

Another thing to try is is a simple pencil eraser.

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Dave

 

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rhodies1

Well-known member

• May 25, 2016

• #5

Buckeye said:

When my Towmax tire exploded on I-40 a few months ago it scuffed up my fender skirt but did not tear it. I did lose a marker light next to the stairs. My question is how can I remove the tire scuffs on the fender skirt safely? Thanks for the help.

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put on your rubber gloves and spray it with WD40 and a clean terry cloth,I find it works on everything and will not hurt the Plastic fender skirt.You will have to work it a little but it will not scuff it.I am very sceptical about the magic erasers,concerned it may dull the finish.My 2 cents worth.

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1tandem

Member

• May 25, 2016

• #6

I just used Eternabond spray cleaner to remove pine sap from my truck. Easy & looks like new. You're lucky to still have a fender skirt & sheet metal. Your co-pilot was taking care of you.

 

Bob&Patty

Founders of SoCal Chapter

• May 25, 2016

• #7

Magic erasers with a little water don't scratch.

 

mlpeloquin

Well-known member

• May 25, 2016

• #8

I also used Turtle Wax Clear Coat Scratch Remover. Extremely fine polishing compound. It will remove tar as well without damaging anything. But so will WD40 as far as tar is concerned. WD40 is my on the road emergency tar remover.

https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/products/turtle-wax-scratch-swirl-remover-11-fl-oz

 

Buckeye

Well-known member

• May 26, 2016

• #9

Well once again the good folks on this forum helped me solve a problem. Using the magic eraser and WD 40 with a lot of rubbing safely removed 95% of the skid marks from the exploding Towmax. The magic eraser did not dull or scratch the skirt. Thanks again to all.