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Old 08-17-2008, 05:17 PM
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Do you guys know how to take gum off the paint?
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There's a product called GooGone. They sell it in Walmart, etc. I've had good success with it. It also works well on upholstry and clothing.

Apply some to a cloth and rub the gum with it. Keep rubbing and wetting the cloth. The gum should come off and then just wash that area. It's a good idea to wash and wax the car after that if you can. Hope it works for you.
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Originally Posted by JosephIV
There's a product called GooGone.
Old 08-17-2008, 05:43 PM
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Ahh ok! I have some Goo Gone in my garage, but it won't damage the paint?
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Googone is amazing stuff, i use it for really sticky stuff inside and out, also use it to get rid of scuffs on plasic.
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I use lighter fluid for this kind of stuff.

It seems to be real mild, yet strong enough to pull off gum and road tar.
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what flavor?
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WD40 will be perfect for taking gum off. i've done it before.
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some one spit gum on my car once, i used bug and tar remover and it came right off.
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strip to bare metal, repaint the whole car.

that's the best possible result. if you have comprehensive insurance... find a body guy who says the same thing. lol.
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Wax & Grease remover is all I would use personally. Should not be hard to get off.



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