Gum in seat

**rbss** · 01-30-2011, 07:35 PM

Im not to knowledgeable on interiors whats the best option to get gum out of cloth seat? Its a new car so I want to make sure it gets done right.

**04Si** · 01-30-2011, 08:19 PM

1st try freezing it and breaking it away from the cloth. This can be done by getting some dry ice (be careful and handle with care so you dont get a dry ice burn on your hands) or by inverting one of those cans of compressed air that you can buy to clean computer keyboards or electronics. When you invert it the propellent comes out and it is very cold.

**Shane731** · 01-30-2011, 08:25 PM

Stoner Xenit is supposed to be able to remove chewing gum from carpet and upholstery. Never tried it myself, so I couldn't be too sure.

Stoner® XENIT- Intensive Cleaner

**Flash Gordon** · 01-30-2011, 09:33 PM

3m adhesive remover

**rbss** · 01-31-2011, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the help guys I think I have some of the 3m laying around so I will try that first

**rakkvet** · 01-31-2011, 01:09 AM

If you live in a cold climate and the gum is solid you can use a plastic scraper blade to scrape it off. A protein spotter works too. Gum is easy to remove if it is frozen. Otherwise you have to use a protein spotter or gel gum remover.

Tim

**jimmyjam** · 01-31-2011, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by 04Si

1st try freezing it and breaking it away from the cloth. This can be done by getting some dry ice (be careful and handle with care so you dont get a dry ice burn on your hands) or by inverting one of those cans of compressed air that you can buy to clean computer keyboards or electronics. When you invert it the propellent comes out and it is very cold.

Hey 04Si, That really sounds like a good idea, I would've never thought of that.

**Nappers** · 01-31-2011, 06:02 AM

Radio Shack used to sell freeze spray to diagnose a malfunctioning electronics, may be spendy, but it's nice to have. The dust spray is a great idea too, shake it first then spray.

**Flash Gordon** · 01-31-2011, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by rbss

Thanks for the help guys I think I have some of the 3m laying around so I will try that first

Pour a little on a rag then wipe it on the gum. You wanna saturate it and let it see for a minute or two, then use a rag or your fingernail to remove

GL

**ShaunD** · 01-31-2011, 09:04 AM

Years ago I saw my buddies grandmother put peanut butter on the rear seat of her car and thought she was loosing it. She said no, someone got bubble gum on the seat. Sure enough, after it sat there for several hours(can't remember how long exactly), it just wipe off. But, yeah, if it has been sitting there for awhile it might take longer. The freezing method works great too. You can even just take some ice and rub it on the gum until it hardens. But, the canned air upside down will def work quicker and freeze it solid.
*Anybody ever used anything to get dried, melted crayon on/out of cloth seats?* Thanks for any feedback on experiences.