rbf351

i must haev ran over gum last night and it sprayed over the driver wheel, i tried to remove it yesterday with a car cleaner, but it's just smeared it

what can i use to remove it before it ruins the paint?

6mtV6

Happen to me last summer. I used bug and tar remover and it worked great. The gum got all over my rear bumper and trunk lid, including the aluminum trim and license plate.

JetJock

I Hate Gum!!!

Fabvsix

REAL SIMPLE ! A PRODUCT THAT BEEN OUT SINCE THE 50'S CALLED:

W D - 40 !

Try it !

rbf351

i heard to do that, wasn't sure if it was gonna work or not, i'll try that first ebfore i goto the store and get bug and tar remvoer

Fabvsix

W/D 40 was designed by an engineer back in the 50 for NASA ! This stuff is great for ALL kinds of stuff. Will not harm your paint. Removes tar is one of MANY things this great stuff will do. Have a rusty door, garage door, just spray some w/d 40 and it will be like new and silent ! some of the greatest stuff invented and you youngings don't know about it !

rbf351

i hope it doesn't remove paint, if i does i'm taking a trip to Cali :P

Fabvsix

check it out on the web at www.wd40.com or something like that. Will NOT remove paint !

rbf351

you are correct

I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth.

Fabvsix

rbf:
I know I'm correct ! I've been on this planet a little longer than you .......GREAT stuff to have around the house !

rbf351

exactly what my dad says to me

crazymjb

If you try really hard it will cause paint fade. I put racing stripes on the taurus for april fools day with that shiny duck tape. I used a ton of WD 40 before realizing it peels off when heated. Some of the fade is probably due to the sponge, but beware.

When I inherit the ford I will redo the stripes.

Fabvsix

Apply "COMMON SENSE" as too much Tooth paste and harsh brushing would remove enamel from your teeth !

narnia

I always used Goo Gone, but good to know about WD-40 too. From Goo Gone's website:

http://www.magicamerican.com/faq.shtml

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GOO GONE
1. Can I use Goo Gone to remove tar, stickers, grease off my car?

Goo Gone is safe on your car exterior, using instructions for hard surfaces. It's safe on your upholstery and carpeting, using the instructions for carpeting. It's safe on the vinyl and glass, but may remove the tint from the tinted side of windows.