Fuel soaked into foam under the rear seat.

[Zdrajca]

Gents,

I've recently had a fuel line rupture near my fuel pump and some fuel soakedinto the foam that comprises of the back seat. The foam swelled a bit and i tried to get as much out as possible with paper towels.... a lot of paper towels, but the smell is still pungent. So far the smell hasn't gone away.

Does anyone know of any chemical that i can spray on the foam that will get rid of the fuel smell? Can i just cut away the foam that's been soaked and will if effect butt feel for my passengers? I'd hate to compromise the structure of the seat.

These are Recaro seats, and i'd hate to have cut away foam. The fuel didn't soak enough to touch the alcantara, which i'm grateful for. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks.

[imnuts]

Can you pull them out of the car and just let them air out for a few days inside in a better ventilated area? If you cut foam out, it will affect how the seat feels at the location of the missing foam, and there isn't a guarantee that it'd get rid of the smell either.

[Seerlah]

PnP replacement.

[Zdrajca]

Can you pull them out of the car and just let them air out for a few days inside in a better ventilated area? If you cut foam out, it will affect how the seat feels at the location of the missing foam, and there isn't a guarantee that it'd get rid of the smell either.

I"m trying that now. I've google'd that vinegar might help along with plenty of ventilation, and maybe even Febreze. I'm willing to try anything at this point. I was able to soak up some more fuel from the foam. It swelled up so getting into the nooks and crannies is a challenge. I might have to look for a replacement if nothing works. It's only been three days, and i'm hoping this will get better after another week.

[diagnosticator]

Dish soap and hot water rinse.