Cleaning gumtree resin

CFS_Firey · October 17, 2006, 11:30:45 PM

Does anyone know of a good way to clean resin (or gum) that drips off gumtrees off a car?

boss · October 17, 2006, 11:34:35 PM

How old is the car and where is the gum.

CFS_Firey · October 17, 2006, 11:43:15 PM

~1990 Camry. Over the roof, windows and doors... I've tried the usual soaps and elbow grease but it still seems to leave a layer of the stuff... :|

boss · October 17, 2006, 11:50:03 PM

have you used methulated spireds.

medevac · October 18, 2006, 07:09:54 AM

tried a high pressure cleaner?

oz fire · October 18, 2006, 08:15:50 AM

There is an orange/citrus based cleaner that will lift it - you can find it in the supermarker

2090 · October 18, 2006, 12:48:57 PM

Graf-it-off and elbow grease, good sir. :wink:

mengcfs · October 18, 2006, 02:51:42 PM

Our detailer at work tells me eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil (eucalyptus is the best) and there is no elbow grease involved, comes straight off. He said to ensure you give it a good polish after tho.

Camo · October 18, 2006, 02:59:23 PM

Quote from: mengcfs on October 18, 2006, 02:51:42 PM
Our detailer at work tells me eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil (eucalyptus is the best) and there is no elbow grease involved, comes straight off. He said to ensure you give it a good polish after tho.

Wouldnt eucalyptus oil and gum tree resin be a similar make up?

F.B.R.T · October 18, 2006, 07:52:40 PM

How bout an orbital sander! :-D

mengcfs · October 19, 2006, 12:53:05 PM

Quote from: Camo on October 18, 2006, 02:59:23 PM
Quote from: mengcfs on October 18, 2006, 02:51:42 PM
Our detailer at work tells me eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil (eucalyptus is the best) and there is no elbow grease involved, comes straight off. He said to ensure you give it a good polish after tho.

Wouldnt eucalyptus oil and gum tree resin be a similar make up?

Anything sticky, eucalyptus is the go. Bubblegum in kids' hair, sap on cars, that gooey stuff in your carpet that nobody knows anything about, you name it eucalyptus will remove it.

CyberCitizen · October 19, 2006, 01:10:02 PM

Quote from: mengcfs on October 19, 2006, 12:53:05 PMAnything sticky, eucalyptus is the go. Bubblegum in kids' hair, sap on cars, that gooey stuff in your carpet that nobody knows anything about, you name it eucalyptus will remove it.

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Darius · October 20, 2006, 09:08:13 AM

don't you leave it there as a safety warning to others? Similar to the retardant from the Mt Osmond fire that was all over the freeway for yonks before finally wearing off.

medevac · October 22, 2006, 08:12:52 AM

well it worked didnt it? certainly stopped the freeway from catching fire!

oz fire · October 26, 2006, 08:43:18 AM

CFS_FIREY - what have you tried and did it work????

CFS_Firey · October 26, 2006, 12:15:53 PM

Haven't tried, its still on there :oops: The car is taking a lower priority atm..

5271rescue · October 26, 2006, 01:07:04 PM

You could always invite smokey over to rub it away better still get him to lick it of your car :evil:

RescueHazmat · October 26, 2006, 07:34:24 PM

I would remove it ASAP, or you will be left with a nasty stain... - Only way to get that out is a deep buff ($$$) or worst case, re-spray !!

CFS_Firey · October 27, 2006, 12:04:08 AM

Wilco

Darius · October 27, 2006, 08:43:34 AM

he did say it is an old camry so no big deal!

5271rescue · October 27, 2006, 09:21:17 AM

sit it under a tree wait for a strong wind and bingo......

Timbo · October 29, 2006, 09:27:55 PM

Quote from: Camo on October 18, 2006, 02:59:23 PM
Quote from: mengcfs on October 18, 2006, 02:51:42 PM
Our detailer at work tells me eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil (eucalyptus is the best) and there is no elbow grease involved, comes straight off. He said to ensure you give it a good polish after tho.

Wouldnt eucalyptus oil and gum tree resin be a similar make up?

Yes, thats why it works - similar solvents

Cleaning gumtree resin

Timbo