Everyone needs to have a couple of emergency products for paint cleaning. So when you get contamination of any kind, you just try them all one by one. If you don't have any, a "bug and tar remover" is a good start. Then there is "cleaner wax" products. Just pick the cheapest. Rubbing alcohol is another good one but be careful with it. Some paints may not like it..

 

Clean the surface stains off with a rag soaked in WD40. If there are bruises, buff them out with Brasso Metal polish (cheap and available everywhere). Use rubbing compound for deep scratched, then polish again with Brasso. After all the mar is gone, wax the area. Good luck.

 

wd-40 is a good start, just spray some on a rag and start rubbing. the key is being patient and keeping at it. might take a few goes but should come off eventually.

 

Usually, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound removes all this stuff along with the micro scratches under it.

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Mother's has a special product designed to remove rubber from paint. I've used it with success on my track car. But I'm sure other products that you may already own may work too.

MOTHERS 09224 R3 Racing Rubber Remover - 24 oz. Amazon.com

 

Best Tire Rubber Remover | Power™ Tar | VP Racing Fuels

Amazon.com: VP Racing VP Power T.A.R. Remover 17oz Retail Bottle Part No. 2125 : Automotive

 

Thanks for the suggestions. The auto parts store had two of the mentioned products: Meguiar's Bug and Tar, and Meguire's Ultimate Compound.

I started with the Bug & Tar remover, which took most of it off with the first application. The second time, it took almost all the rest off except for a stubborn spot that probably took the brunt of the impact. Pic attached.

I'll get that last little spot off tomorrow, hopefully with the Ultimate Compound.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. The auto parts store had two of the mentioned products: Meguiar's Bug and Tar, and Meguire's Ultimate Compound.

I started with the Bug & Tar remover, which took most of it off with the first application. The second time, it took almost all the rest off except for a stubborn spot that probably took the brunt of the impact. Pic attached.

I'll get that last little spot off tomorrow, hopefully with the Ultimate Compound.

Good job! I see some scratches on the photo, and Ultimate Compound should improve, or almost eliminate them depending on their depth.

 

NuFinish wax is a very good cleaner without loss of paint.

 

True, just stay away from the "ceramic" style from NuFinish (or any other Brand), as it will lock everything in, and the only way out of that is fine sandpaper. Been there, done that LOL

 

Another vote for Meguiars Ultimate Compound. I've used it for years for stuff like minor paint transfer from dings and scuffs. Has never failed me.

 

I'd try cheap Brasso metal polish first, but if you don't want to use that, see if you can polish it out with TOOTHPASTE. I know you have some of that. Wax the area when satisfied this the repair.

 

Bug and tar is good option, lighter fluid is also good for junk stuck to the paint. Lighter fluid is not as strong to paint as gas would be, I consider lighter fluid to be safer than gas. This is chemical reaction, so small soft cloth sit on top of the rubber for 30 sec and removal rub, then soak again. Rubber is made of oil, tar made of oil, so using a solvent is good to get this off.

Brasso.... this idea not sure of. This is a brass and metal polish. Made for removing oxide from metal and leaves a small amount of protective finnish on the bare metal to slow oxidation a bit. Never read about this for paint or car use. I have 5 containers of Brasso on hand.... get from the county recylcer. I would not even try this.

Once rubber is gone, a paint cleaner is what I would do.... on that spot.
Then clean the whole roof so it all matches.

Polish Compound. . .. is the less agressive one
Rubbing Compound is a bit more agressive.

After rubber is gone, you cleaned the paint, see how it looks.

Any scratches, swirls, (hope the clean coat is still whole)
Then ck youtube for instruction on how to use the polish compound..... can be done by hand

once done.... then wax your car for the summer season.

 

I assure you, I've had consistent success with Brasso to remove light scratches in car paint, without staining or damage to the clearcoat. Try it on that little scratch on your car that's been annoying you for a while. I even polish oxide off my headlights with it, leaving them clear as water, and even if the headlight is sunburned bad enough to require sanding, the Brasso will restore a smooth and scratch-free surface. I suggest melting the rubber with a dab of vaseline. It will attack the rubber and that's why you're warned against using it during marital relations and using rubber condoms. I never tried lighter fluid. It evaporates very quickly, but maybe it will last long enough to do the job.

 

Interesting event and all survived. Best to consult a Professional Auto Paint Shop, reputable Collision Repair Shop, sometimes a long-time established Professional Auto Detailer will know what to do.
Otherwise, you are just Experimenting and Hoping the rubber marks can be removed then you may cause more damage to the roof top body paint.
Glad you're safe and the vehicle is still drivable.

 

No, every suggestion I made is something I have done with good results. I had a tire scuff hit and run on the side of my car which I cleaned and polished just how I suggested. When I finished, there was no remaining blemish.