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WTF is on my seats

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ahlerscurtis, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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    ahlerscurtis

    ahlerscurtis [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Have cleaned my truck a couple of times now and have noticed that there is some light fading on the fabric. Be being an idiot thought it was just dust from gravel roads. Today I noticed more spots. Could it be mold? I have never noticed the inside of the truck wet after a ran. Truck is also parked in garage at night.

    spots are on all of the seats in small areas, and also in some weird places like back of the head rest.

    Any thoughts? If not mold, is it just fading? Truck turns 1 in July
     
  2. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    Is your third brake light leaking? There have been mold reports from that.

    LoL!
     
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  6. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    Use a washcloth and warm water to see if it cleans up.

    Have passengers that're heavy users of acne lotions or cleaning supplies?
     
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    What is the thing in the pocket? That could lead you to the answer. :spy:
     
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    A sun Visor for the windshield?
     
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    That may be the guilty party. :anonymous:
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:35 PM
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    I've used water, Spot remover, and ran the shop vac over it. nothing
     
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  13. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    Try clorox 2 in steam cleaner
     
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    What's it smell like?
     
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    Does it smell like Bradford Pear Trees or wet concrete?
     
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  18. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    Kids in the back with their feet on the seat.
     
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    There has been a huge rise in dirty M and the Bs type scenarios in my area. I think this trend is on the upswing.
     

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