Removing expanding foam from clothes

[Andrew Gabriel]

Ah, you didn't read this first...

[Lobster]

I've certainly managed it to a reasonable level of success with acetone. Usual warnings apply about testing it first on an inconspicuous area first, as the 'cure' could be as bad as the 'disease' - however in this case it's probably all or nothing?

David

[Lobster]

Oh God yes - been there, done that. I think the resulting 'plume' went about 20 feet in the air. Not pretty.

David

[AJH]

as you are a bit short on responses I can confirm that nail varnish remover will work a treat

[Palindrome]

In my case, the result was far less spectacular - a gentle but steady flow that could be halted with thumb-pressure.

After wandering around with it clutched in one hand, looking all too reminiscent of new-born's nappies, I dropped it in a hollow tree stump.

-- Sue

[robgraham]

Working on the basis that the foam has not penetrated the fibres very much, I reckon the best thing to do is to anchor the foam to some object (like a lump of wood) by gluing it there or using more foam (without getting more onto the shirt!). When set, hank the shirt off the foam.

Rob Graham

[Ron O'Brien]

I had a small blob on my jeans which I picked of then used a nail brush to get rid of those pesky little bits that seem to eat into the grain of the cloth. Tee shirt material can be awkward and you need to make sure nothing you use will stain or discolour the material

[Harry Stottle]

I know an old woman who swallowed a fly ;-)

[Broadback]

Oh me, oh my

[Ash]

Could some members of this NG thread be secret members of the foam fight of

2002?

[Lobster]

Wusses.

David

[Ash]

Hey ... the kids have to start somewhere and expanding foam is expensive thou no's

[Baz]

Looks like a Garry Glitter Party.