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How do I remove cigarette burns from my car seat?
I just bought my first car; it’s a clunker of a used car, but it’s mine, so I’m pretty happy. However, I did notice some cigarette burns in the leather car seats that I’d like to get rid of if possible—I’m just not sure where to start. How can I remove cigarette burns from my car’s seats?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your first car! While encountering damage in a
used vehicle
is frustrating, it’s not uncommon, and is definitely fixable. To remove cigarette burns from your car seat, you’ll want to start by carefully cutting around the burnt leather with a scalpel or Xacto-knife, removing only what is necessary. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:- Get a cloth patch and push it into the hole using tweezers. Wiggle the patch around to completely submerge it since it should be larger than the hole.
- Once submerged, flatten it out underneath the hole. Apply glue underneath the edges of the hole to hold the patch steady, then press firmly on the outer edges to adhere the patch to the leather.
- Purchase a small bottle of flexible glue or filler and spread it over the hole. Smoothen the layer and make sure it reaches the edges of the hole. Allow the layer to dry completely before adding more layers as needed.
Once the layers are completely dry, gently sand the final layer of filler so that it is seamless with the edges of the leather and apply some leather pigment to best match the patched hole to your seat’s leather. Finish off the process by coating the seat with leather conditioner to keep the leather looking and feeling its best.
While waiting for the glue to dry, it might be a good idea to review your car insurance policy. If your new used car is a clunker, you might be able to save money by lowering your coverage. To get an estimate easily, check out the [Jerry] app—we’ll get you customized quotes from top providers, so that all you need to do is pick the plan that works best for you. And once you pick one, we’ll even help you switch over!
Best of luck with the seats, and congrats again on the new ride!
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- Gregory R.
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