Okay - this is going to sound stupid because it is.

Doing some work on my sister's house sealing and caulking windows. Used a can of "Great Stuff" to fill in larger cracks between window frames and the brick. Took a short break, set the can on the driveway in front of the garage but between the two cars. I went in to wash my hands and the kids were having lunch so I sat down to eat with them. My sister asked if I would watch the boys while she took my niece to school. Sure, no problem.

Suddenly my sister came back in the house and said "we have a small problem." I walked out in the garage thinking she backed into my truck. Nope. She managed to drive over the can of "Great Stuff." It exploded. Everywhere.

All over the Honda Odyssey, all over the back of the Honda Pilot, all over my son's car seat in the driveway, all over the lawn chairs, all over the bicycles, all over the driveway. I had no idea there was that much foam in a can of "Great Stuff." What makes it worse is that my sister had attempted to wipe it off with a towel. It is smeared everywhere. She said she was backing up (looking back) and heard a loud "KABOOM!! She looked forward and said that it "was snowing."

She drove the van and has now baked the "Great Stuff" to the hood, fender, rims, and headlight. Wow.

Any suggestions on how to get this off the van? I will head back over to her place tomorrow to try and help her get this cleaned up.

Many thanks in advance.

We tried using Crud Cutter and Goo-Gone to no avail.

Our local wally world sells goo gone in a spray gel in the household cleaning section.

If that doesn't work, try calling a local materials testing lab and see if they have any Bio-T. This is a citrus based solvent that we use to remove the oil from asphalt prior to burn off ovens.

I have never seen anything that will remove great stuff aside from scraping it off with a razor. I pulled this from the great stuff website... it is about what I was thinking.

"If the foam has not cured or hardened, use acetone or fingernail polish remover (with acetone). There is no solvent that will remove cured polyurethane foam. Remove as much as possible with a dull scraper or a hacksaw blade, and then scrub the remaining film with a non-abrasive cleaner. If that does not work, gradually move up to more aggressive means including sanding, sandblasting and repainting."

Hey guys thanks for the info and advice. A friend of mine recommended WD-40 followed by an thorough washing and then waxing. I figure it is worth a try since we are looking at a (re) paint job.

I got some of this stuff on my hands while insulating a doorway some time ago through a ripped rubber glove. Still have a scar... once its hardened, its nearly impossible to remove.


"CLEAN UP: On solid surfaces, uncured foam dissolves with acetone. For skin and solid surfaces, cured foam must be mechanically removed or allowed to wear off in time."

Hey guys thanks for the info and advice. A friend of mine recommended WD-40 followed by an thorough washing and then waxing. I figure it is worth a try since we are looking at a (re) paint job.


I was gonna suggest WD40 as well Toby. However, the hacksaw made me chuckle. You also know the rules:

:worthless:

I was gonna suggest WD40 as well Toby. However, the hacksaw made me chuckle. You also know the rules:

:worthless:


Hey Spenser - the scene left me speechless. I actually said, at one point, that we really should get pictures of this. No camera, and she was late getting my niece to school. I offered my sister to take my truck while I cleaned up her van but she refused. This proved to be a colossal error in that the "Great Stuff" is now permanently fused to the van. Her husband is going to ****.

Here is the only picture I have, taken after we got home - taken after nearly an hour of attempted cleaning.

That's probably a goner? Take the hacksaw to it?

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/attachments/detailing/61959d1305289164-removing-great-stuff-100_0414.jpg

Send a PM the Brandon (detailer) and see if he has any ideas on the vehicle.

Doesnt look good for the items that got covered, according to DOW.
For the cars id say try and pick the stuff off once its hardened,hopefully it wont pull the paint off with it.

Good luck sounds like this is some nasty stuff.

GREAT STUFF? FAQs and Usage Guide (http://greatstuff.dow.com/faq/)

Lizard, you have only a few hours left to clean that stuff out (the world is coming to an end @ 1800 hrs) -- so don't stress yourslf:D.

I am sure you remained calm throughout this event.

That's probably a goner? Take the hacksaw to it?


I was thinking take it to the dumpster. Looks like a loss to me.

John