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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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hey guys, i just bought a truck, and the owner b4 me i guess ran over white paint or gum i think and its dried up on there. what is the best way to remove it? i tried mineral spirits and lighter fluid but no luck
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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GOO GONE is pretty good or GOOF OFF.... try these they might help
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GOO GONE is pretty good or GOOF OFF.... try these they might help
like does it really work?
i was thinking the same but i want to know if there is actual positive results from using that stuff? like does it really work
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Goo gone is what i always use and if that doesn't and its extreme you could always try buffing with a pc or with wet sanding.
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Goo gone is what i always use and if that doesn't and its extreme you could always try buffing with a pc or with wet sanding.
ok thanks. i will try that first. because if i go at it with my finger nail i am able to take it off. and if it still dont come off i will try and buff it out with some heavy compound. thanks guys
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Originally Posted by ae13291
like does it really work?
i was thinking the same but i want to know if there is actual positive results from using that stuff? like does it really work
yea but get the big bottle there will be a lot of rubbing so bring an ice bucket for your elbow and you know warm it up a little cause its gonna be a biatch also some of those icy hot patches as well hehe

but it got spray paint off my car when some A$$ decided to draw decals on it
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kool guys thanks for all the advice
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Stoner's Tarminator is a great product for removing that kind of stuff.
You could also soak a rag or paper towel with WD40, tape it to the area and leave it sit for about an hour or so, and the stuff should wipe right off. That works great for sticker residue and adhesives.
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Lighter fluid also.. Will a claybar get this off?
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^^ idk if the claybar can do it. i am trying to remove the paint or gum or whatever so i can claybar the entire car
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Have you tried WD-40?

It works great for taking of TAR.
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goo gone for sure will
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i really thank everybody for posting in this thread. i bought the goo gone. i was so anxious to try it i went and started rubbing and spraying it with goo gone in the rain. it worked so easy i was amazed! after i finish up tomarow it will be time to start claybaring and waxing. thanks agian
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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glad it worked sounds like its time to drink a beer

oops were are my manners, first we cheers haha now chug
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