how do i remove chewing gum from a speaker grill?
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If you don't want to utilize a chemical based cleaner, you could try the old 'ice on carpet' trick:
Ice up the area with an ice cube, keep ice cube on the affected area for about 3-5 minutes, depending on temperature. Next, once the gum is sufficiently cooled, it will be hard in consistency, then utilize a piece of stiff wire or something that can be poked through the grille holes and push out the gum. Surface gum can be removed with fingernail once hardened.
Interior plactics may be of a different physical property than exterior plastics and can be susceptible to certain chemicals. Your overall safe bet is to use the ice method. But if you decide to try the chemical method, then as always, test in an inconspicuous area.
Let us know which method worked best and the results you noted.
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I have found that an ice cube doesn't always due the trick. I might not get the gum cold enough. I have done this before. Get a can of air used for computers. Insert the small hose on the can. Turn the can upside down. This will spary the co2 liquid or what ever chemical they use now. This will freeze the gum. You may have to shoot it a couple of times. The longer you spay the gum the longer the working time.
Make sure you DO NOT spray your skin it will hurt just like if you touch dry ice.2000 Grand Prix GTP
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Originally posted by salmonfisher
By Joe, Clarke's got it...
Throw the grill in the freezer, way better and less messy than the ice cube trick. Now why didn't I think of that?
Kudos Clarke!!!
It is a great idea to put the grill in the freezer if it is made out of metal, but be careful if the grill is made out of plastic, because the freezing temperatures can make some plastics brittle.r. b.
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