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Bad f-in day

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jeff6001, May 8, 2009.

  1. May 8, 2009 at 1:54 PM
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    jeff6001

    jeff6001 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just finished cutting my yard and wanted to go get something to drink. So i opened my truck and noticed red liquid everywhere!?! I was trying to figure out what it as when i saw it. A fucking can of big red soda exploded in my truck and is everywhere! Its on my seats, carpet, back windows, subs, cd-player, amp, front windshield, wtf that damn cloth over my head. I'm so pissed I can' even think of what it's called!?! That just goes to show you what Texas heat can do. Does anybody know how to get red stains out or should i just buckle down and pay for some cleaning service to bend me over and stick it to me?
     
  2. May 8, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    tc2008

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    might as well pay couple of hundred dollars for them to detail your car because trust me these stains will never get off if you don't do it right...
     
  3. May 8, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    KMN-BLU

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    dayum,,that sux big time.. Why mess around, get a detail shop to shampoo out the stains immediately. Warning to others to not leave liquids in the hot interior huh?
     
  4. May 8, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    David Tarantino

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    thats sucks sorry i think i would just get it detailed good luck
     
  5. May 8, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    luk8272

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    Rubbing alcohol on the seats should do it, got blood and permanent marker off of mine.
    Getting it done by a pro won't hurt either, let them try it first then bring it back for free when they miss some spots.
     
  6. May 8, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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    Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll just drink a couple of beers and start calling around for the best price.
     
  7. May 8, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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    mjp2

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    Had that happen once in one of my cars. Fortunately it was only ginger ale so nothing really got stained...just really sticky. I think the Mythbusters said soda cans can't get hot enough to explode in a car. You should see if they'll pick up your detailing tab. ;)

    Good luck with the cleaning!
     
  8. May 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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    Maybe they didn't test it in the texas heat with big red? The can was ripped open like a can of biscuits!
     
  9. May 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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    FlawedXJ

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    WO seat covers will cover that stain nicely!
     
  10. May 8, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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    Will probably need some after this.
     
  11. May 8, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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    petersharp

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    A friend had that happen in England - she had a can of coke that was in direct sunlight (just under the windshield). It made a BAAAAD mess.
     
  12. May 8, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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    A soda exploding in your truck is one thing, but BIG RED!? Holy crap.:eek: I would take it to a detailer and let them work their magic.

    On another note, Big Red is some damn good stuff!:drool:
     
  13. May 8, 2009 at 2:35 PM
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    +1
     
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    dont feel bad...This past winter i had gone out and gotten one of those 24 packs of soda..Left it in my truck to bring to work...Just so happened the next day, i got the flu so I wasnt going out to my truck for at least 4 days...Well, it was SUUPER cold, and i wanted to go out to see if my truck still started, and guess what I found..Yup..about 1/2 those cans blew the fuck up in my truck..went everywhere. I spent probably an hour cleaning the FROZEN soda off the inside of my truck..I feel your pain.
     
  15. May 8, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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    That sux man. I'd say just get it detailed and then go over it with a magnifying glass when you pick it up.
     
  16. May 8, 2009 at 3:16 PM
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    Dam that sucks.. I would die!

    Come to the Texas MEEt tomorrow and we will buff it out at Drifters :)
     
  17. May 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM
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    jeff6001

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    Got it completely clean for $40!!! Paysto have a friend of the family in a carpet cleaning business. He was only gonna charge me $25. Didn't hurt coughing up the extra dough to have it look so orgasmic inside.
     
  18. May 10, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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    Nice man. Glad it worked out for you with no permanent damage.
     
  19. May 10, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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    drifter379

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    Did you get pics of the red mess? I really want to see it. Glad you were able to clean it up.
     
  20. May 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    jeff6001

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    Nah, didn't get any picks. Was too pissed to take out my camera. But damn it looks good. Now if I can just get these gray lil circles, from God knows what, off my paint. I'll probably take pics of those and ask ya'll guys for some help.
     

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