Removing chewing gum from seat

kandinsky · 11th July 2008, 14:54

In new CIVIC ES only to discover I had sat on some chewing gum on the Tube (very pleasant environment -not) which had transferred itself to my black (Alcantara) seat surface. Tried putting ice cubes on it and picking bits off but the mess is still visible. Any thoughts on removal without damaging surface of the seat ?

Unknownsoldier · 11th July 2008, 14:56

Persevere with the bag of ice cubes held on it for five minutes, that should allow it to be pulled off, then follow up any residue with some upholstery whipes.

Tom

angie4m · 11th July 2008, 15:11

Aaarrgggghhh! Nightmare! I had someone put chewing gum on my carpets and mats and I've got some stuff called spray and clean. If you know anyone who may have this then get a little from them. It works a treat.

Greased Lightning

Dimplyred · 11th July 2008, 15:44

Thers is a range called 'Stain Devils' available in Tesco for different sorts of stains and there is one for removing chewing gum too.

angie4m · 11th July 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Thers is a range called 'Stain Devils' available in Tesco for different sorts of stains and there is one for removing chewing gum too.

I've used that stuff on clothes before and it worked a treat. Just don't know how well it would work on a car seat.

Unknownsoldier · 11th July 2008, 17:48

Alcantra's site says not to use any detergents on the seats as they are sort of "scotchguarded" already, I know oil just wiped off mine with no stain what so ever.

Tom

illegalhunter · 11th July 2008, 18:05

What a nitemare

Dimplyred · 11th July 2008, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Alcantra's site says not to use any detergents on the seats as they are sort of "scotchguarded" already, I know oil just wiped off mine with no stain what so ever.

Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

What a nitemare

Unfortunately Tom, as Illegalhunter says chewing gum is a nightmare to remove.

Jack The Lad. · 11th July 2008, 19:57

Try a drop of WD40.
Gordon Bennett, I should have shares in that Company.

xYKMFx chris · 11th July 2008, 20:11

Yes id definatley say keep trying with the ice cubes! Stain devil should be ok thou as it is specifically made for fabric - just do a test first on an inconspicuous part of the fabric!!!

Jayne x

civicfan · 11th July 2008, 22:39

http://www.dependable.co.uk/content/...%20remover.pdf
250ml CHEWING GUM REMOVER £ 5.28 - Floor Care & Maintenance : Dependable Services
Good luck

jamesaberdeen73 · 11th July 2008, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Aaarrgggghhh! Nightmare! I had someone put chewing gum on my carpets and mats and I've got some stuff called spray and clean. If you know anyone who may have this then get a little from them. It works a treat.

Greased Lightning

When is the culprits funeral.........???

kandinsky · 16th July 2008, 10:19

Thanks for all the suggestions: will work down the list!

angie4m · 16th July 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesaberdeen73

When is the culprits funeral.........???

Funnily enough I never bothered seeing him again

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Persevere with the bag of ice cubes held on it for five minutes, that should allow it to be pulled off, then follow up any residue with some upholstery whipes. Tom

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Alcantra's site says not to use any detergents on the seats as they are sort of "scotchguarded" already, I know oil just wiped off mine with no stain what so ever. Tom

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xYKMFx chris Jayne here too!! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th June 2008 Location: newcastle under lyme Posts: 405 Thanks: 28 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes id definatley say keep trying with the ice cubes! Stain devil should be ok thou as it is specifically made for fabric - just do a test first on an inconspicuous part of the fabric!!! Jayne x

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civicfan Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th September 2007 Posts: 803 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	http://www.dependable.co.uk/content/...%20remover.pdf 250ml CHEWING GUM REMOVER £ 5.28 - Floor Care & Maintenance : Dependable Services Good luck