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mr-chessie · 06-23-2008, 07:16 AM

Went camping this weekend with the family and dogs. I coach my 7 year old son's skeeter baseball team and we had a game Saturday. When we got back to the campsite my son asked me what was on his seat. To my horror, he had sat in some bubblegum at the game which was now buried into my seat of my 2008 tundra with only 2000 miles on it. If your seat cloth is like mine, there are millions of square dimples all over. Looks nice but sure traps crap like gum making it hard to get out it. My wife put a bag of ice over the gum as I guess it is suppose to make the gum easier to pick off. However, she just couldn't get the gum out of the tiny square dimples and I was starting to panic. She had one last resort to try. To my surprise she got out the can of peanut butter. Yes, peanut butter. She smeared it all over the gum. It took several layers and some patience but I will be darned if it didn't remove all the gum. A quick wash of soap and water afterwards to get rid of the peanut butter residue and I will darned if you can't tell where it happened. Keep that little bit of info in the back of your mind if you ever need it in a pinch.

Andres · 06-23-2008, 10:05 AM

LOL I think I am running to the dealer to order some seat covers

I know those tiny squares are a pain in the a**

thx for the info

blackdemon · 06-25-2008, 05:37 PM

Good info. Mother taught me that after I stuck gum in her new carpet, let me tell you I was not happy trying to get gum out, first ice, then peanut butter, so i've learned. I purchased a steam cleaner. My son threw up in the back seat, luckily it was Gatorade, and easy to clean out.

SybErkRimInAL · 06-25-2008, 05:42 PM

awesome story!

2008_CrewMax · 06-25-2008, 06:25 PM

funny story .. good info .. thanks

Codiac · 06-25-2008, 07:22 PM

Getting seat covers soon. Wife is prego with twins.......my life is over

Andres · 06-26-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Codiac

Getting seat covers soon. Wife is prego with twins.......my life is over

LOL gl

. ohh man I am glad I am not married yet

TOPSECRETTSI · 06-28-2008, 05:07 PM

I'm married but I'm glad with no twins. This is the first time I've heard of peanut butter to get gum out hopefully I'll never have to try it.

turnandburn · 06-28-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Codiac

Getting seat covers soon. Wife is prego with twins.......my life is over

Congrats, twins?

The day their born will be the best day of your life, trust me, it may not feel like it now, but just wait.

Deznutjob · 06-28-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Codiac

Getting seat covers soon. Wife is prego with twins.......my life is over

Hahaha! Congrats Cody!

ramoine · 06-28-2008, 10:15 PM

Yes , Congrats Cody !!!!!!!!!!!!! It's great to be a DAD , it's the Husband part that sucks sometimes . LOL !

saki302 · 06-29-2008, 04:22 AM

De-Solv-It works wonders on gum too, and removes the sticky adhesive residue from tape or CD labels

3M makes an even better adhesive remover, but I can never find it. They sell De-solv-it at the local supermarket.

I already ordered seat covers for mine, esp since I'm filthy sometimes after working on the job site

-Dave

06-23-2008, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr-chessie Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30	Fyi Went camping this weekend with the family and dogs. I coach my 7 year old son's skeeter baseball team and we had a game Saturday. When we got back to the campsite my son asked me what was on his seat. To my horror, he had sat in some bubblegum at the game which was now buried into my seat of my 2008 tundra with only 2000 miles on it. If your seat cloth is like mine, there are millions of square dimples all over. Looks nice but sure traps crap like gum making it hard to get out it. My wife put a bag of ice over the gum as I guess it is suppose to make the gum easier to pick off. However, she just couldn't get the gum out of the tiny square dimples and I was starting to panic. She had one last resort to try. To my surprise she got out the can of peanut butter. Yes, peanut butter. She smeared it all over the gum. It took several layers and some patience but I will be darned if it didn't remove all the gum. A quick wash of soap and water afterwards to get rid of the peanut butter residue and I will darned if you can't tell where it happened. Keep that little bit of info in the back of your mind if you ever need it in a pinch.

06-23-2008, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,272	LOL I think I am running to the dealer to order some seat covers I know those tiny squares are a pain in the a** thx for the info __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step AirAid Intake Crome: Handles, Grill, Mirror Covers

06-25-2008, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackdemon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Centro, Ca. Posts: 542	Good info. Mother taught me that after I stuck gum in her new carpet, let me tell you I was not happy trying to get gum out, first ice, then peanut butter, so i've learned. I purchased a steam cleaner. My son threw up in the back seat, luckily it was Gatorade, and easy to clean out. __________________ 07 Black DC LB SR5 5.7L -FJ Cruiser running boards -amber turn signals -Truck Covers USA Roll cover. ---Future mods All around Tint New interior Full Body kit 3" (2/4)drop kit TRD SC CAI / Full Exhaust (Race cats) Rear View Camera 22" wheels Not sure at the time New audio system HID Conversion. 02 Carbon blue Celica FF 1.8L VVT-i

06-25-2008, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,865	awesome story! __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

06-25-2008, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,469	funny story .. good info .. thanks __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

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06-25-2008, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 1,039	Getting seat covers soon. Wife is prego with twins.......my life is over __________________ 08 Double Cab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD Pyrite Mica IBTO Mods: Tinted Windows Hurst Shifter Kobalt Narrow Over Rail Tool Box Under Seat Storage Box Toyota Bed Mat Trailer Brake Conroller

06-28-2008, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
TOPSECRETTSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 167	I'm married but I'm glad with no twins. This is the first time I've heard of peanut butter to get gum out hopefully I'll never have to try it. __________________ 2007 Tundra dc sr5 4x4 5.7 trd blue streak metalic K&N 77 series intake, trd shifter , trd pedals, trd oil cap, xsp style steps,underseat storage, timbren system 14.9@ 92mph (15.2 on streetfire tundra vs. vette) both completely stock 2004 mercedes c230 sport coupe 1992 eagle talon tsi awd modded

06-28-2008, 10:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,613	Yes , Congrats Cody !!!!!!!!!!!!! It's great to be a DAD , it's the Husband part that sucks sometimes . LOL ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

06-29-2008, 04:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
saki302 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 119	De-Solv-It works wonders on gum too, and removes the sticky adhesive residue from tape or CD labels 3M makes an even better adhesive remover, but I can never find it. They sell De-solv-it at the local supermarket. I already ordered seat covers for mine, esp since I'm filthy sometimes after working on the job site -Dave

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