I messed up.

Apr 1, 17 18:00

Post #1 of 21 (3828 views)

Loading the bike in the car post race and brushed the inside of the wife's favorite rain coat with the chainring. Couple of small grease stains. She didn't leave me at the race but the car ride is tense.

Coat is a North face rain jacket with some kind of satin-y lining. Washing it is out. What can I do for the stain? Wipe with alcohol? Stain remover? Get used to the couch?

TIA

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:01

Post #2 of 21 (3821 views)

Just buy a new one :)

Re: I messed up. [EnderWiggan] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:02

Post #3 of 21 (3815 views)

That's the ($$) last resort.

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:04

Post #4 of 21 (3805 views)

Goop hand cleaner works on clothing stains as well. I'm sure you'll get the best answers from pro mechanics on here though.

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Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:07

Post #5 of 21 (3799 views)

There is a foaming cleaner called Tuff Stuff. I got chain grease marks out of. The tan cloth headliner in my car using it. ( I load my tt bike in the back seat upside down without the wheels)

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:10

Post #6 of 21 (3780 views)

Try coconut oil. It breaks apart bike chain grease like nobody's business. Really amazing stuff.

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Re: I messed up. [ZenTriBrett] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:12

Post #7 of 21 (3768 views)

Applied as liquid or solid?

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:15

Post #8 of 21 (3750 views)

Shaving cream with a toothbrush.

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:19

Post #9 of 21 (3722 views)

Get a new wife, one who buys coats that can be washed.

Take a short break from ST and read my blog:
http://tri-banter.blogspot.com/

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:27

Post #10 of 21 (3660 views)

Get a new one.

Wife that is.

One that doesn't sweat stuff like this.

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Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:44

Post #11 of 21 (3596 views)

Buy flowers for sure. Never hurts and doesn't cost as much as jewelry. Then two weeks later buy flowers again after the dust has settled. Even better.

JesseN wrote:

Loading the bike in the car post race and brushed the inside of the wife's favorite rain coat with the chainring. Couple of small grease stains. She didn't leave me at the race but the car ride is tense.

Coat is a North face rain jacket with some kind of satin-y lining. Washing it is out. What can I do for the stain? Wipe with alcohol? Stain remover? Get used to the couch?

TIA

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Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 18:48

Post #12 of 21 (3586 views)

A little WD-40 on a rag will get chain oil/grease stains off almost anything. Don't ask me why I know that :)

"It never gets easier, you just go faster."
-Greg LeMond

Re: I messed up. [gluestick] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 19:00

Post #13 of 21 (3544 views)

Thanks all for the replies, keep em coming. Primary concern is not spreading the stain around with whatever method as the fabric is light colored.

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 19:01

Post #14 of 21 (3532 views)

Simple Green will break down the grease and not do anything to the cloth, will come right out. I've gotten grease out of tri kit this way

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 19:38

Post #15 of 21 (3400 views)

My wife used makeup remover cloths to get a chain ring satin off of a jacket of mine. Worked pretty well.

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 21:14

Post #16 of 21 (3220 views)

Just tell her that it's now a North Face Cat-5 tattoo jacket. I'm sure she'll accept that and not hold a grudge. The takeaway here is that it's important to invest in a comfortable couch.

Re: I messed up. [len] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 22:12

Post #17 of 21 (3146 views)

Sell your bike, buy her a new jacket.

'It never gets easier, you just get crazier.'

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 23:06

Post #18 of 21 (3089 views)

Dish soap (Dawn, Palmolive) first. Pour it on there, scrub with your fingernail to loosen it up, run it under COLD water. Repeat as necessary. It will come out.

Do NOT just throw it in the washing machine or use hot water..

Shoot me a PM if you wanna send it to me & I'll take care of it. This would be weird but whatever, offer on the table.

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 1, 17 23:19

Post #19 of 21 (3065 views)

Damn you've messed up big time ...

You should be shot at dawn for not using a waxed chain ... lol

WD :-)

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 2, 17 0:18

Post #20 of 21 (3008 views)

Dye the coat a nice steely grey ;-)

Re: I messed up. [JesseN] [ In reply to ]

Apr 2, 17 4:59

Post #21 of 21 (2799 views)

1. Use one of above to remove stain.
2. Start using wax.
3. Demonstrate to wife how it will never happen again.

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