Chewing Gum Removal From a Car
Chewing gum found on the interior or exterior of your car can surely ruin your day. Chewing gum can become a challenge to remove because of its sticky texture. You can remove chewing gum from your car with common items found around your household instead of taking it to a professional. When you remove the chewing gum from the car, you need to take your time to ensure that you do not damage the paint or fabric.
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic bag
- Ice
- Plastic paint scraper
- Vacuum
- ¼ tsp. dish washing soap
- 1 cup warm water
- Washcloths
- Wet/dry vacuum
- Bug and tar remover
- Car wax
Instructions
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Remove Gum From Car Interior
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Fill a plastic bag with ice. Apply the ice to the gum until it becomes hard.
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Scrape the gum off with a plastic paint scraper.
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Vacuum the area to remove loose pieces of gum.
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Combine ¼ tsp. of dish washing soap with 1 cup of warm water. Dip a washcloth in the mixture and then blot the area with the wet washcloth.
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Rinse the area with clean water. Use a damp washcloth to rinse the dish washing soap from the car's interior. Use a wet/dry vacuum to remove any excess water.
Remove Gum From Car Exterior
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Park the car in a shaded area. Wipe the area around the chewing gum with a soft cloth to remove any dirt and debris that can scratch the paint.
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Fill a plastic bag with ice. Place the plastic bag over the chewing gum. Allow the gum to freeze and become hard.
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Use a plastic paint scraper to remove the chewing gum. Slowly place the paint scraper under the chewing gum and lift it off carefully.
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Apply bug and tar remover to the area with a washcloth. Follow the directions on the product to remove excess gum residue.
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Rinse the area with warm and soapy water.
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Wax the car to protect the paint.
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- Photo Credit morgane et son chewing gum image by fotosand from Fotolia.com
