Ouch!

I was just out running a few errands and some guy while waiting to pull into a parking space decided to back up into my Speedster! Fortunately the only apparent damage is a broken front license plate and some residual rubber/plastic from his bumper on my paint. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it without damaging the paint? Thanks - Mickey

Works for me:
http://www.magicamerican.com/googone.shtml
Sorry to hear about anyone's Speedie taking a hit. Glad it was only cosmetic and you're okay!

Mickey -

I can feel your pain!

I'm sure that a lot of other owners, including myself, have watched nervously as the driver in front of you pulls a bone-head move and all you've got is some puny horn that goes "Beep".

Do as a lot of us on this site have done and install an air-horn (compressor driven). This should improve your chances of alerting the next bone-head driver of your where-abouts!

Peace - Out!

Go to a Napa Store and ask for Klean Easy,,wax bug and tar remover. Its safe for both laquer and urethane It takes a minute to sofen up a rubber smuge like you discribed .

Just apply and continue to rub gently. Don,t get heavy handed and you will get a nice result .

Then touch up any scratches . and wait a day or 2 before you apply the wax.
Warning This is a real good wax stripper..

You will want to rewax the area with a non silicone wax a time or 2.

GOOD LUCK I hope you don't find any scratces. That would be SWEET

Thanks guys! I'll try one and or both of those and pray for no scratchs. I was SO PISSED OFF I was shaking! I jumped out of my car and screamed "GOD D@#* IT!" and about 20 people came swarming over. The guys wife said "How do you expect us to see you in a little car like that?" and he quickly told her "Please honey, you're not helping." I guess because I shot her a look that could have cut through a foot of steel. He was very apologetic and I kept my mouth shut for fear of not being able to control my words. He said he would pay for any damage though after a good look over I think all there is is the scuff and my mangled (but repairable) "MEIN 356" german plate. I am very interested in the air horn setup. Is there a thread or does anyone have any guidance? Thanks again - Mickey

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85105-Hella-Dual-Tone-Air-Horn-Kit_W0QQitemZ290024703433QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6779QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Those are nice air horns. they sound italian.

I've had a couple close calls and wish I had a set of those Extra loud train horns like the ones in Jc Whitey .over 160 db. I don.t cut in front of folks and would appreiate the same curtusy .

I understand your anger very well. I even had one igit slam on brakes just after passing me. He got more than he bargan for. after he cruncked his ride under someones boat.
I just kept going and made the Hp call by cell.

I'm installing my new horn this weekend! Thanks guys. Mickey

Mickey -

HONK if you LOVE your Speedster!!

HONK!! HONK!!! HONK!!!

I've seen a few styles of this type of air horn. It looks like it might do the job. http://www.wolo-mfg.com/air.htm

Wow Ron! That's an awesome site!

For the price of an aftermarket air horn kit you can get a good used 18 wheeler horn on ebay or a salvage yard that will really get noticed. It can be mounted to the axle beam. Add either a small 12v compressor with a storage air tank or just make up a small tank with a valve stem and air it up with shop compressor hose.

Alan Is right!! and if you can get them under the car OK They usally put out about 140 decibels of ear ringging sound. Very Very loud...