removing gum from paint

[89sv21]

while detailing my car this afternoon i noticed that there was a piece of gum that was baked onto the trunklid. when i clayed the whole car with quik clay i was unable to remove it. what do you think would be the best product to remove it? thanks in advance

nick

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Nick,

I would using Meguiar's Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover or Meg's Body Solvent. You will need to apply the product to the gum and allow it to dwell for a few minutes, and gently wipe it off. This make take several applications as it is better to remove a little at a time rather than risk scratching the paint by being aggressive by trying to remove it all at once.

Please keep us posted!

Tim

[Mike Phillips]

You could also try a paint cleaner like ScratchX or Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, especially if there is any residue left or marring on the finish.

[explore_02xlt]

pardon my ignorance, but what is marrying? is it the same as etching?

[BJClarke001]

Originally posted by explore_02xlt
pardon my ignorance, but what is marrying? is it the same as etching?

TRANSITIVE VERB:
marred , mar·ring , mars

1. To inflict damage, especially disfiguring damage, on.
2. To impair the soundness, perfection, or integrity of; spoil.

NOUN:

A disfiguring mark; a blemish.

[Jbirk]

What about freezing the gum?

That would work. Would it hurt the pait though?

You can buy a can of gum removal which freezes gum, or you can buy the Dust-Off or similar computer cleaner... you know the cans of compressed air and turn them upside-down so they dispense a liquid which evaporates immmediatly thus freezes anything it comes into contact with.


Would freezing the gum and a small section of the paint be a bad idea?

[explore_02xlt]

Originally posted by Jbirk

Would freezing the gum and a small section of the paint be a bad idea?

i don't see why not since, cars in alaska are pretty much bombarded with ice coverage on their paint i don't THINK (keyword) it would hurt it..