Was wondering if anyone knows what I can do to repair a cigarette burn on a CLOTH car seat (which left a complete hole--went all the way down to the foam)..as opposed to using a vinyl repair kit as you would on a vinyl/leather seat.....Perhaps cutting out the burned part--matching the cloth--and then using some Loctite?

Thanks...

2 Door or 4 Door? If 2, then get the matching fabric from the part of the seat that only shows when the driver's seat is pushed forwards to allow back seat entry.

4 door, DG...

If you can remove the bench portion of the back seat, you can probably find some material that you can use. (You also may find some other "material", but that's another story.)

And what would be a good adhesive, DG, to to put replacement cloth/material over foam? Thanks..

I really don't know, but the first thing I would try is a product used for clothes. I don't remember what it is called, but I used it to shorten the length of pants legs. Ironing tape may be the name for this type of product. You simply put the replacement fabric over the location you want it, then an old towel. Then use a steam iron. The steam "melts" the tape, which then forms a bond with whatever it gets in contact with. I've even fixed holes in shirts this way.

Thanks for that info, DG...

Try snipping the tips of the hard melted part as closely around the hole as possible. Leave as much material as you can. Get a needle and the same color heavy duty thread as the cloth. If it is blended, use the darkest color. Squeeze the material as close as you can together, fold down the sides into the hole. This is hard to do since the material is tight. Just concentrate on closing the very end of the hole together. At this point, you are just trying to make the hole a little bit smaller by sewing the ends together. Put your needle and thread in one side and bring around and pull up to the other side. Squeeze and pull the material together a little bit at time so you don't break the thread. Do this a few times and sew just the beginning of the corner of the hole together. Once you get the ends of the two sides sewn, keep squeezing the material and work your way down sewing and squeezing the material together. Make sure you pull all the way through so you can't see the sew line. Make sure you don't make the thread too long and you must pull the needle all the way through each time so it won't tangle up. you will probably have to rethread the needle a few times. Always make really close small stitches. Don't be in a hurry. You probably won't be able to get it totally straight but at least you won't have a hole there. It should blend well. I have done this more than once. It even worked when I turned in my lease car. They didn't notice.

Geez, clare, I got exhausted just READING that! LMAO!! I think I'd rather buy ANOTHER car before attempting that! LOL Seriously, I'm, not good with doing involved/fine things like that--and may have to have someone else tend to it...but thanks SO MUCH for the info!

Want an easy solution?

Think seat covers.

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Think seat covers.

No, Bob, not these. They're so last year.

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No, Bob, not these. They're so last year.

They are ??? But what about the furry dice hanging on the rearview mirror and the nodding plastic dog on the rear shelf? I've only just got those

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Originally posted by dg:

No, Bob, not these. They're so last year.

They are ??? But what about the furry dice hanging on the rearview mirror and the nodding plastic dog on the rear shelf? I've only just got those

PS Is FRED over the driver's side windscreen still OK?

The Ironing Bonding tape is ideal for Making your Fabric adhere to the seat without stitching
and its in stock at Walmart. Could try a Sewing/handicrafts shop for the sameLink

Freds Nodding Dog... Being British it has to be this one OH Yes!

This is one big bench seat, clare--but I think I'll get a piece of matching gray cloth and use the type of stuff Mike mentioned...some kinda bonding tape/glue...thanks for everyone's input!!! (sheesh, and I didn't even make the burn hole! )

Of course it's just my personal opinion, but it sounds to me like it will look better with the burn holes left intact.

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[PS Is FRED over the driver's side windscreen still OK?

Well, of course it depends on the type of car you're driving.



Frank, I must need stronger reading glasses...I'm not seeing that as BURN hole.


Bob, stop dating bad women who smoke!

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Of course it's just my personal opinion, but it sounds to me like it will look better with the burn holes left intact.

What the antiques trade calls 'distressed'. That's a plus because it shows age and use: forgers often fake burns and inkstains and the like, just to get the right 'look' So stick with the burn

It is BURN hole, dg. You are misreading it in proper English

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It is BURN hole, dg. You are misreading it in proper English

No, no, no, Fred! I just took a poll at the internet cafe here. Admittedly, most people are still slightly hung over, but there's general agreement that it doesn't look like "BURN", and it would have been much better to have written "butt hole"

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It is BURN hole, dg. You are misreading it in proper English

No, no, no, Fred! I just took a poll at the internet cafe here. Admittedly, most people are still slightly hung over, but there's general agreement that it doesn't look like "BURN", and it would have been much better to have written "butt hole"

Ah, same difference then