How do you get gum off the paint
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From: Forked River NJ
How do you get gum off the paint
Went for a ride today and got some gum on the fender. Must have run over it. Little strings of gum down the side. What is the best way to remove this
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From: mauriceville texas
Re: How do you get gum off the paint (Gordonm)
be careful if you use freeon to freeze it. it will pop the paint also if not careful. kerosene [sp?] works great on gum, tar, etc. won't harm the paint, wash good after and wax should work out fine. robert
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: How do you get gum off the paint (pats406nitrovette)
I vote for Goo Gone. You can buy it at K-mart and other fine stores :D It will remove Gum, grease, marker etc off of almost anything and it won't hurt you paint. :cheers:
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From: Forked River NJ
Re: How do you get gum off the paint (rdrman)
It did not taste good so it looked like a petroleum product was the choice. WD 40 worked good. Spray on a paper towel and have at it. A little wash and wax and we are good as new. Thanks for the tips.
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Re: How do you get gum off the paint (ZiVvmO)
i would say its unfixable, and since you now have a ruined car i can take it off your hands for a small fee :jester
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Re: How do you get gum off the paint (Gordonm)
Go down to your local Automotive Paint Store and pick up a can of "Prep-Sol", it comes in various size cans.
This is what is used in the painting business to remove oil, tar, and other objects that water cannot remove. This is industrial strength, and works better than anything else I have used on the market.
Made by DuPont.
This is what is used in the painting business to remove oil, tar, and other objects that water cannot remove. This is industrial strength, and works better than anything else I have used on the market.
Made by DuPont.
