[michaelsmith22]

OK, so had a series of punctures on my last ride out as indavertantly rode through some wayward pyracantha thorns. I had five holes in total that sealed up but not before spraying my entire bike and by bibshorts with sealant. I have peeled it all off the bike no problems but I am struggling to get it out of my bib shorts, any suggestions, tips would be much appreciated. 

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[peted76]

I’d try a little soak in

I’d try a little soak in hydrogen peroxide before putting in the wash.

[Steve K]

hawkinspeter wrote:

Isopropyl alcohol can dissolve latex/sealant, so you could try that. I’ve used it to clean up sealant on a frame, but not clothing but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Be careful with it though as it’s flammable (inflammable) and the fumes are an irritant so limit your exposure to it. You’ll probably need to be careful that you don’t ruin any rubber grippers on the shorts too.

As an aside, it really hurts my head that flammable and inflammable are synonyms. 

[Welsh boy]

Latex is the answer. Latex

Latex is the answer. Latex inner tubes, they solve all the hassle that goes with this tubeless lark. 

[Secret_squirrel]

I would guess if alcohol

I would guess if alcohol works, then so would dry cleaning fluid – always presuming it doesnt eat lycra as well….

[hawkinspeter]

Isopropyl alcohol can

Isopropyl alcohol can dissolve latex/sealant, so you could try that. I’ve used it to clean up sealant on a frame, but not clothing but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Be careful with it though as it’s flammable (inflammable) and the fumes are an irritant so limit your exposure to it. You’ll probably need to be careful that you don’t ruin any rubber grippers on the shorts too.

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