Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Spent last weekend extending the chicken run and decided to plug the gaps in the corrigated roof with that expanding filla foam stuff... Jobs a good'un till I discovered that I had in fact got some of it on my Aigle jacket and my Mrs is spitting bullets. Just got back from the dry cleaners and they had failed to remove the white patch now sitting snuggly above my heart and along the sleeve The Mrs is gonna cut my nuts off thats for sure as she bought it for me last Christmas, and it wasnt cheap Anyways, apart from fleeing the country, buying expensive gifts or flowers... Any advice on how to remove this un-sightly blemish ?? Its now actually as you'd expect and gone hard so you cant even peel it off Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 this may work, but I'd try it somewhere you won't notice in case it stains or does anything to the coat http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsession...ng+foam+remover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Ring the foam company they should be able to help. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Try a few dabs of WD40 on it. I managed to get carpet glue off a pair of jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 i found that after it has gone hard and crispy then you can peel it off, painstakingly slow job mind but i did manage to rescue a hoody with it on few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Buy a sew on patch and sew it on over the top of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Everytime you see your wife. Put your hand on your heart(and stain) And say my beloved you get more beautiful each day . see problem sorted and one happy wife . xxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Everytime you see your wife. Put your hand on your heart(and stain) And say my beloved you get more beautiful each day . :look: see problem sorted and one happy wife . xxxSuzy inside knowledge!! :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Try a few dabs of WD40 on it. I managed to get carpet glue off a pair of jeans. Good idea, but try it on a discrete area first. WD does amazing things, although it says 'stops sqeaks' I sprayed some in my daughters hamsters face and it screamed like banshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Ha Ha Cheers everyone, I'll try WD40 but I've ordered the other stuff from Screwfix Fingers crossed something works ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 We (the sprogs and I) were watching 'Backyard Science' the other day. They were showing you how to get chewing gum off clothes. Don't bother with detergents as the stuff is meant to survive in a fairly tough environment. Use peanut butter. It's oily but the 'grit' helps loosen the gum and the oil coats it, stopping it re-adhering. Not sure if it'll help in your case, but might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Acetone, or nail varnish remover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Acetone, or nail varnish remover. I'll try anything, none of the shops where I work sell WD40 but the gear from Screwfix will be delivered tomorrow Whats Acetone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'll try anything, none of the shops where I work sell WD40 but the gear from Screwfix will be delivered tomorrow Whats Acetone Nail varnish remover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Buy a new jacket and dont tell the misses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Buy a new jacket and dont tell the misses The thought of spending over £160 for another jacket is not an idea I had planned for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Ring the foam company they should be able to help. Phil I'd do the same as Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I can't think that WD40, acetone or "the screwfix stuff" are going to do your jacket much good? It's horrible stuff, hope something works and you're jacket doesn't disintegrate in the process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just read this from the ' How to ' website :look: Item 6 right at the end is the kicker •Put on rubber gloves and protective clothing. •2 Remove expanding foam immediately from areas you do not want it. Use small pieces of cardboard to scrape off excess foam, throwing them away immediately to avoid getting foam elsewhere as it expands. •3 Pour acetone onto old rags and wipe off excess expanding foam residue the cardboard pieces did not get. Do not get acetone on plastic or painted surfaces because it can cause damage. Open windows and keep acetone away from flames. You can also use nail polish remover made with acetone, or try paint thinner. •4 Throw away the rags as soon as you finish using them. •5 Cut hardened expanding foam away using tools like a saw, a sharp knife, a grinding tool and sandpaper. •6 Remove hardened expanding foam from your skin with pumice or sandpaper. If you get expanded foam on your clothing, it cannot be removed. Throw the clothing away. Fan bloody tastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I don't know if it will work with foam but it works great with chewing gum. You spray it with the stuff plumbers use to freeze pipes. It then goes very brittle and just flakes off. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Have a very bad feeling that the Mrs isnt go to talk to me for months....................... Result From what I've read elsewhere, I doubt very much that this gunk is ever goiung to come off, so may even be tempted to dye the colour down from white to greenish, will let you know the results when the postman delivers tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Simple - blowtorch! Or failing that - T Cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 What I can't understand is why someone would repair his chicken shed wearing a top notch jacket are you a pen pusher by trade ?? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 What I can't understand is why someone would repair his chicken shed wearing a top notch jacket are you a pen pusher by trade ?? Dave Looking at his avitar he appears to support Chelsea. Perhaps that explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I know this isnt going to help you now but for future reference: buy a tub of Everbuild Wonder Wipes, brilliant things ,clean up almost everything including expanding foam (when its still wet) I get them free from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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