Bad Boy.
Take it to a repairman and have him wash/clean it and re press it for you.
If you are very careful, you might try a bit of laundry soap, liquid is better. A very small amount with water and wipe the wrap down. Wipe it off with water to wash as much soap out of it. You can try just straight water before the soap as well.
If you don't have liquid laundry soap, dish soap will work. Mix well.
With a clean towel, vigorously dry the wrap.
You don't want to soak either the wrap or the handle underneath with water.
Using too much soap will result in having to use too much water to wash it out.
A repairman will be able to dry it quickly with a linen press.
If you soak the wrap too much, you run the risk of having the linen puff up on you (for the lack of a better word). And then it will have to be pressed.
Thats why I mentioned that you should use water, or soap and water in moderation. Just enuff to clean the waxy substance (glue) from your wrap, but not enuff to soak it.
The most common glue used to do linen would be Elmers white all purpose glue.
If it got real hot, it may have gotten soft and maybe that is what you are feeling.
A Glue Stick can also be used for linen.
But who knows what was used. It can depend on where the cue was made. North America or China.
I always use spray starch on the wrap after it is cleaned and dried. Starch and then another press.
That is why you may end up to prefer to take it to a repairman.
If it is glue that you are feeling, Elmers white is water soluable for the most part so you may be able to wash it off.
Nothing wrong with trying yourself first. You won't wreck the wrap or the cue if you're careful and take your time.
