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    "I got gum on my seat... GUM."



    I'm an idiot. Or, unfortunate, I guess...

    Sat down on a public bench a little while back, dind't notice the melted gum that got on my jeans, then went for a nice drive. And now there's a patch of muck on my driver's seat.

    I tried the "freeze it with canned air" trick and plucked as much away as possible, but there's still a tacky spot leftover. Anybody have advice as to the best method for getting the remaining muck off my tush cushion without damaging the leather? Leather interior, no alcantara, which is probably a blessing in this case.

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    Try duct tape in an inconspicuous place first. If that leave nothing then try and pick up the gooeyness with a fresh piece of duct tape.
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    What I've read is to use a Woolite/water mix and then agitate with a soft brush (like a toothbrush or something).

    Good luck! Let us know if anything works...


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    would goo gone work? I just used it to remove the airbag warning stickers on my visors without issue.
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    Well did the gum still atleast have its flavor left?
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    Goo gone will decimate the gum.

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    freeze and scrapes right off

    EDIT - oops - i see you tried that

    try goo gone as mentioned...or acetone - dont scrub too much
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    Ice

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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    Ice

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    Seems like the logical move

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