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2000firebird
08-27-2005, 02:30 PM
well i noticed some stringy gum on my back fender behind the back wheel :sosad , how should i go about getting this off
brwill2005
08-27-2005, 03:10 PM
It is going to take a solvent. I used Hi-Temps Tar and Wax remover to remove some gum from paint recently. Clay may also work.
JasonD
08-27-2005, 03:16 PM
WD40 has worked for melted rubber, why not give that a shot. It`s harmless, and just may work.
offcenter
08-27-2005, 03:17 PM
well i noticed some stringy gum on my back fender behind the back wheel :sosad , how should i go about getting this off
WD-40, just make sure to rewax or reapply a sealant after using WD 40.
I`m just throwing out ideas here. How about IPA or 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner?
pontman43
08-27-2005, 08:28 PM
ICE! This works wonders with the help of a fingernail. Then WD40 for the small stuff.
medic159
08-27-2005, 08:34 PM
I`ve had this happen twice, both times rooster tails of melted bubble gum! First ice to prep it then a spray of WD-40 and off it all came.
Looks like WD-40 is the choice. I wonder if tri-flow would work too? Tri-flow is similiar to WD-40 except it contains teflon.