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Old 12-02-2004, 08:27 PM
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Question Gum Removal From Paint?
Somehow gum got on my hood and dried. Now it won't come off. Anybody know how to remove it without messing up the paint/clearcoat?
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 08:36 PM
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I'd be glad to tell you, but seeing as how you've got that Auburn logo, I can't bring myself to do so...
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 08:40 PM
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Simple Green. If that doesn't work, try the citrus based bug and tar remover from the auto parts store.
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 08:45 PM
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an idea for you....
I read awhile back that Rain-X would work on pine tree sap.
It does! Just follow up with a dab of wax afterwards.
May work on gum too!
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 09:15 PM
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Thanks y'all and WAR EAGLE! Muahahahaha!
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 09:18 PM
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WD-40 or Kerosene
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by MyFordTruck98
Thanks y'all and WAR EAGLE! Muahahahaha!


Congrats on the good season this year. I'm afraid y'all are going to get screwed out of the NC. Oh.....Go Vols.
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 11:24 PM
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Any of the above will work but, after you've removed it, IMMEDIATELY re-wax the affected area.

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Old 12-03-2004, 11:09 AM
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And if you REALLY want to make sure it's all gone.....



(sorry bout yer truck, there, Joe!)
 
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Old 12-03-2004, 11:14 AM
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Net Wurker's idea is, by far and away, the best illustration of how to do the job RIGHT the FIRST TIME.



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Old 12-03-2004, 11:56 AM
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RockPick,

Should one wax after grinding?
 
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Old 12-03-2004, 01:00 PM
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Nah. A good saltwater treatment will be more appropriate. That should encourage premature oxidation which is excellent for the metal and surrounding paint.

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Old 12-03-2004, 02:39 PM
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I think you should try battery acid before grinding. Grinding should be a last resort, right after battery acid.
 
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Old 12-03-2004, 03:37 PM
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Its ruined. Just replace the hood, it's the only option.
 
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Old 12-03-2004, 06:03 PM
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Oh well, I don't own a grinder so I was forced to use WD-40 and it got it off. Thanks!
 
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