Gum!

[jomasoccer9]

I have a civic Si...anyways, I have "chewing gum" on the drivers side of my door/panel...apparently, i was driving and there was gum on the road and it got all over my tire. So, the wind kinda pushed it to the side door/panel and now...

I'm wondering how to get it off! Any help will be appreciated...

Thanks!

Oh, and i did a search thru the threads and i couldn't find any "gum" threads or how to remove gum on car paint...so i just made a new one.

[xvoltm2]

what flavor?

[BladeAZ]

I always heard to freeze it by rubbing ice on it, and then picking it off....

[jomasoccer9]

Originally Posted by xvoltm2

what flavor?

haha no clue...

[jomasoccer9]

Originally Posted by BladeAZ

I always heard to freeze it by rubbing ice on it, and then picking it off....

might have to try that...thanks!

any other options y'all...

[illusionstwice]

I had this happen by what I will presume was a "hater". It was from the front right fender (where the sidemarker would go) stretched all the way down to to back bumper. It took me hours to clean up.

First I waited for a cool day, because it was august last year, and it was hella hot. Then I washed the car with soap and water, like normal, but used one of those wash mits and some serious elbow grease. I let the car air dry and continued to attempt to get the gum off. I used meguires quick detailer and a few terry cloth towels. You have to pretty much saturate the towel so the gum comes off easier. Then I clay barred the entire car. Like I said, it took a few hours, but I also had it on the entire right side of my car.


Best of luck. Let me know if u need more help

[jomasoccer9]

Geez...took you hours...but hey...as long as you treat it like a baby that's what counts...
Crap, if it takes me all day...i'll do it all day to take care of the body!
No, but this really helps, thank you for your input! I'll definitely do watchu did...wash the car...etc. etc...I'll update ya! thanks again...

Plus...it's freakin 90-100 degrees out here....

[knowledge_6]

try using something to break down the gum base..

maybe goo gone?!

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by jomasoccer9

Geez...took you hours...but hey...as long as you treat it like a baby that's what counts...
Crap, if it takes me all day...i'll do it all day to take care of the body!
No, but this really helps, thank you for your input! I'll definitely do watchu did...wash the car...etc. etc...I'll update ya! thanks again...

Plus...it's freakin 90-100 degrees out here....

Yeah its a pain, but I enjoy washing my car. Its my way of relaxing. THis is the hardest time of year (here in NJ at least) to wash on the regular cuz of the heat. Because if the paint is hot, its harder to wash. (hazing and etc) For instance, I got home late last night and didnt go in the garage, so I was outside at 6am washing my car this morning, so i could beat the heat lol.

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by knowledge_6

try using something to break down the gum base..

maybe goo gone?!

i used that on my old car, and the area never felt the same. I dont know if it is safe on paint, but I will never use it again on paint. OP I forgot to mention that.

Im not saying it ISNT safe on paint...but from my experience... it didnt feel like it was

[knowledge_6]

Originally Posted by illusionstwice

i used that on my old car, and the area never felt the same. I dont know if it is safe on paint, but I will never use it again on paint. OP I forgot to mention that.

Im not saying it ISNT safe on paint...but from my experience... it didnt feel like it was

really? that's weird! a lot of people use it after removing badges etc..

but maybe u rubbed it the wrong way!? hahahaha.. jk

if it makes u feel better you can pay 5 more dollars to get the automotive goo gone that;s safe for paint (it says on the bottle) but it's the exact same thing..

[jomasoccer9]

Originally Posted by illusionstwice

i used that on my old car, and the area never felt the same. I dont know if it is safe on paint, but I will never use it again on paint. OP I forgot to mention that.

Im not saying it ISNT safe on paint...but from my experience... it didnt feel like it was

True true. I see where your coming from. This is my 1st experience and im gonna have to give it a try and see how it goes. I mean from your original 1st post...i'll go with that advice...and see what happens...i HATE gum!

And, I agree...washing the car is important to me as well.

[BladeAZ]

I'd try a non-chemical solution and elbow grease first. I've used bug and tar remover before, and that worked well and it didn't seem to hurt the paint, but it still makes me nervous.

[illusionstwice]

Originally Posted by knowledge_6

really? that's weird! a lot of people use it after removing badges etc..

but maybe u rubbed it the wrong way!? hahahaha.. jk
if it makes u feel better you can pay 5 more dollars to get the automotive goo gone that;s safe for paint (it says on the bottle) but it's the exact same thing..

I hate you. I just spit my drink out and some of it came out of my nose...and it burns!


Touche!!! That was a good one

[knowledge_6]

Originally Posted by illusionstwice

I hate you. I just spit my drink out and some of it came out of my nose...and it burns!


Touche!!! That was a good one

haha... YESS!!