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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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Default Gum on roof- seems to have hardened into some prehistoric stone

any suggestions on removal?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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WD40!! (See post below re the many uses of WD40.)
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:00 AM
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Your current stable is in order of preference?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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Default Re: Gum on roof- seems to have hardened into some prehistoric stone

If it's anything like a hardened deposit of pine sap, I would use Dry Gas on it.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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Default I was just about to post similar problem -

I noticed I have gum strands all over the fender flare over one of the rear wheels. I don't know how long it's been there since I haven't been using the car much lately.

I'll try the WD40. I used to use it to get all sorts of gunk off my Jetta.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Default It was, when the last entry was the Toyota Sienna. I'll move the Acura up to #2 or #3..

I just love that mower!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Default Peanut butter disolves gum in hair (then pb washes out easily) I don't know about after it hardens..

Works really good on fresh gum though. The peanut oil just removes all cohesiveness from the gum.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Lets make a giant PB & Audi Sammich
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