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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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gunk on paint job- pic

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Any suggestion on getting this glue like gunk off my paint job. I have no idea what it is as i bought it like this. Take a look at the pic
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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try prepsol, they sell it at your local auto body shop, but first i would try soap and water.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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soap and water, then try a bit of rubbing alchohol on a MF towel very lightly rubbing...

It should work... now after you get it off the alchohol will totally take off any wax... make sure to re-wax the area to protect it...

Oh.... have you tried to clay bar the area as well?

Good Luck.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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try GOO GONE you can buy that at AUTO ZONE. should work
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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ok guys, soap and water does not do the job. its seriously stuck on there so well.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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I may be an idiot, but whenever something was stuck on my old car, I used gas and it took it right off with some rubbing. Just be sure to wipe it off quickly because I would imagine it would hurt your paint if left on there...
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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have u tried a claybar?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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CLEANER WAX OR RUBBING COMPOuND... Gas and alcohol? wtf?

Try cleaner wax or scratch removers 1st.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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goo gone or clay bar should do the job
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Clay bar first...if that doesn't work then try some"Bug and Tar" remover.

Stay away from gasoline or varsol/paint thinners.

Is the substance hard or soft and plyable? It looks like silicone in the picture.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vice_versa
CLEANER WAX OR RUBBING COMPOuND... Gas and alcohol? wtf?

Try cleaner wax or scratch removers 1st.

Isopropol alcohol in a 50-50% mix is used by many GREAT detailers to remove polish residue during detailing. So, it is not unusual by any means. I probably wouldn't use gas. You may want to use some locally available Scratch-X made by Meguiars. I wouldn't use rubbing compound either. You would have potential for instilling some marring.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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You may also want to try a little WD 40, It works on removing everything from tar and gum to stickers etc. Put a little on a soft rag, apply on the spot....then try lightly rubbing the area.

If not try a mild polishing compound......

It may be something that ate thru the clear coat, and its discolored.

Good Luck
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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I've gotten soemthing like that off my truck before using Goo Gone or a Claybar.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Sorry for my ignorance. What is claybar? Is this something I can buy at the store?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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have u tried wax yet
 
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