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CVO Technical => Cleaning/Detailing => Topic started by: TinSpinner on June 19, 2013, 04:09:54 PM

Title: Chewing gum removal
Post by: TinSpinner on June 19, 2013, 04:09:54 PM

Any suggestions on removing chewing gum from painted surfaces? I got a big string of it wrapped across my back fender and a little on the back of one saddle bag.

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: dlaws01 on June 19, 2013, 05:13:41 PM

Goo-b-gone or smooth peanut butter.

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: mrbhd on June 19, 2013, 05:47:50 PM

Also a little WD-40 on a rag will work great!!!

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: 2k on June 19, 2013, 09:24:59 PM

I have good luck with an ice cube. Rub it lightly on gum, it will fall off.

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: D-N-D on June 20, 2013, 06:36:30 AM

Goo Gone !!!!!

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: TinSpinner on June 20, 2013, 08:22:49 AM

Thanks guys. I have some Goo be Gone and of course some ice. I wasn't sure about the solvent in Goo be Gone and if it would do anything to the paint or clear coat. I'll give it a shot. Also noticed some on the turn signal lens, I'll just try the ice on the plastic.

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: 08glide on August 28, 2013, 10:53:37 PM

don't use ice if it has been submerged in alcohol  :drink:   :huepfenlol2:

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: dahsen on August 28, 2013, 11:09:55 PM

Peanut butter is the best...  You won't believe it...  Added bonus, it does not attack your paint, plastics or else....

Tried it on a leather seat, worked like a charm!

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: ChopperPilot on October 07, 2013, 10:56:26 PM

Quote from: dahsen on August 28, 2013, 11:09:55 PM

Peanut butter is the best...  You won't believe it...  Added bonus, it does not attack your paint, plastics or else....

Tried it on a leather seat, worked like a charm!

X2

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: Rooster on October 08, 2013, 10:28:56 AM

While on a group ride (CVO) that is stepped in some gum and got it on my floorboard, walked over to auto parts store nearby and bought some spry Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. Took it right off and off the bottom of my boot. Don't know if it would affect paint though. Just thought I would throw it in.

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: dlaws01 on October 08, 2013, 07:42:08 PM

Chisel and hammer.  :vrolijk27:

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 08, 2013, 10:54:37 PM

Quote from: TinSpinner on June 19, 2013, 04:09:54 PM

Any suggestions on removing chewing gum from painted surfaces? I got a big string of it wrapped across my back fender and a little on the back of one saddle bag.

Art... I gotta ask... HOW'D IT GET THERE? You been misbehavin'... AGAIN?  :vrolijk27:

Ken

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: TinSpinner on October 08, 2013, 11:03:29 PM

Quote from: North Georgia Hawg on October 08, 2013, 10:54:37 PM

Art... I gotta ask... HOW'D IT GET THERE? You been misbehavin'... AGAIN?  :vrolijk27:

Ken

 No misbehavin'. Picked it up while taking an advanced skills riding class in the parking lot of a community college. I was telling one of the other guys taking the class that he had a string of gum on the back of his bike while another was telling me the same thing. Got it off with Goo Be Gone, fresh coat of Glare and I'm good to go!

Title: Re: Chewing gum removal
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 08, 2013, 11:47:03 PM

Quote from: TinSpinner on October 08, 2013, 11:03:29 PM

No misbehavin'. Picked it up while taking an advanced skills riding class in the parking lot of a community college. I was telling one of the other guys taking the class that he had a string of gum on the back of his bike while another was telling me the same thing. Got it off with Goo Be Gone, fresh coat of Glare and I'm good to go!

You still didn't answer the question... How'd it GET THERE?  :joker:

Ken