Can this be removed?

Not sure if this is the right place to post this.
My passenger seat is in great condition other than this on hard spot. Seems like some sort of adhesive was spilled there.
Any way to remove this?
I’ve thought about getting a piece of material from a rear AC seat and having it stitched in but upholstery guys want at least $100 which would bring the total repair cost to $130-$150 which feels high. Not discounting the amount of work and costs for a professionals time, just doesn’t make sense in this situation.
Looking at other seats/seat covers but ideally removing one glue? spot this would be great.
Any ideas entertained.
2001 AC. Oak interior although idk if that changes seat color.

 

Goo gone maybe? I’d solve the issue with Wet okole seat covers.

 

Yeah might try soaking it in something like that. Definitely not looking to spend that much for covers.

 

A good detailer may be able to solve it....could be some really hardened Starbucks whipped cream or something lol

Id try steam... then maybe some upholstery cleaner and agitate.

If it is a chemical, depends if it melted the fibers together ect.

Last resort...yeah covers.

 

Remove the seat. (That’s pretty quick and easy) and then pour a couple gallons of boiling water on it from a big pot. See if that makes any headway. Let dry before sitting in it.



I’d be curious to see what colour water comes out after 20 years of beer farts.

 

I’d start with a weak solvent (water), and then just work up the chain - goo gone, rubbing alcohol, acetone, etc. Test it on hidden place first to make sure it won’t destroy the seat.

 

I’d say NO on the acetone. That will eat almost all synthetic fibers.

 

Yeah I suspect it might as well. But it’s worth testing somewhere hidden I think, just in case.

 

I purchased $50 seat covers for at least the front seat because I hike in hot weather, and even after drying off there is some transfer to the seat.

Seats that are split 60/40 in the back do cost more than $50, but you were offered a glimpse into future without seat protection.

 

I generally use seat covers or some form of seat protection on all my vehicles, I highly recommend doing so, just want to repair this damage before covering it up.

 

i would visit a junk yard, and see if they'd sell me a complete seat base fabric cover, and recover that over a weekend.

but $100 doesn't sound too bad compared to dealing with hog rings.

 

Not a single Tacoma at any junkyard around me unfortunately, looked at some Corolla’s today and none of them had the same pattern. I could get this one repaired for $150 or less just trying to avoid spending that much if it’s possible. Even another seat would be at least $100. I wonder if I removed the seat fabric could a regular seamstress remove the damaged section and sew in the new piece. Or is it an upholstery guy specific job.

 

i believe that entire panel would need to be replaced. iirc, most seats are going to have hog rings attached at the seams on all 3 sides there to attach the cover to the seat itself.

the seamstresses i know wouldn't touch that without a lot of bribery. it could probably be done with your own sewing machine, just a lot of hassle dealing with the hog rings.

 

Update:
Goo gone and rubbing alcohol did nothing unfortunately.
Going to keep my eyes peeled for a donor seat. Found a clean upper for sale so maybe a lower will pop up and I can just swap them out.

 

Try heating it with a hair dryer and see of it softens enough for the goo gone.

 

If it bothers you that much spend the money and have the seat redone.

Finding a used seat in decent shape would be really hard.

My Gorilla tape works great for my needs.

 

Look on www.car-part.com and see if you can find a match… likely there is a decent condition seat cover out there for a good price.

 

Take a damp / wet towel and lay over the spot. Then use a hot iron (like what you use to iron your clothes) on top of the damp rag with the steam setting on too. I bet that would get a lot of it out.