How to Remove Chewing Gum Stuck on a Car
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If chewing gum gets stuck on your car, you can first use a heat gun to soften it before peeling it off. This will remove most of it, but some residue may remain. Then, use the following methods to remove the remaining gum: 1. White vinegar: Pour a little white vinegar on the gum to soften it, then use cotton or a towel dipped in white vinegar to scrub repeatedly until clean. 2. Alcohol: Dilute alcohol or high-proof liquor with hot water, spray it on the gum residue, and wipe with a towel. 3. Essential balm: Drop a few drops of essential balm on the gum to soften it, then use a damp towel to scrub. 4. Egg white: Apply egg white to the gum to loosen it, then wipe it off one by one, and finally clean with a soapy water towel. 5. Tar remover: Purchase and use a tar remover, spray it on the gum, wait for it to soften, and then wipe it off with a towel.
Last time my car was parked on the street and someone stuck chewing gum on the door, so annoying! I immediately used the freezing method: took ice cubes from the fridge, put them in a plastic bag, and pressed them onto the gum. After waiting for more than ten minutes, it hardened like a rock. Then I used an old credit card to gently scrape it off, and the whole piece came off without leaving any scratches. The dissolving method also works, like applying peanut oil to soften it, but oil stains need to be cleaned with soapy water. The preventive trick is to park in open areas away from crowded places to avoid trouble afterward. Safety first—don’t use hot air or blades to avoid damaging the paint. These little tips I learned from practice take some time to deal with but are effective and cost nothing.
