How to get chewing gum off my car?? (truck, Audi, drivers)

[Drover]

Originally Posted by iTsLiKeAnEgG

I havent tried it on gum but theres nothing some brake fluid won't remove from a vehicle surface.

Right -- including the clearcoat.

[sterlinggirl]

Wd-40

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Originally Posted by Drover

Right -- including the clearcoat.

I guess you didn't bother reading the rest of the thread? I explained that you don't let it sit, its a quick ten second wipe down with a small rag (just add brake fluid to the corner) and then a quick soaping. Not damaging to the paint surface and a great way to remove substances that aren't easily removed with regular soap.

[Drover]

I did read the rest of the thread. I don't think you have any idea how caustic that crap is and how even brief exposure can damage the finish. There are far safer solutions for the problem than using brake fluid.

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Originally Posted by Drover

I did read the rest of the thread. I don't think you have any idea how caustic that crap is and how even brief exposure can damage the finish. There are far safer solutions for the problem than using brake fluid.

As someone who is fairly automotively inclined and has used brake fluid for various purposes for years I think I have a very good idea of what it can do. But thanks. I won't argue that there are other solutions to removing gum from paint but it is good to know that brake fluid will do the job (with careful application) because its relatively common in a garage. Not to mention all the other crud it can remove from a vehicles paint surface.

[WayneP]

I just tried it. Some toad put gum on my car and Avon's Skin So Soft did the trick.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Jerseyt719]

Will the WD-40 harm the paint?

[jtur88]

You can always move to Singapore, where people enjoy freedom from the ravages of gum.

[Letitia1]

Will WD 40 take paint off car ?

[kazyn]

Safe to use on paint, just don't leave it sitting. Waxing after a thorough cleaning is preferred.