Dirty Seat

[MacTractor]

Hi folks,

I recently picked up a new to me JD 2320 that appears to have spent some time outside. The paint is a little faded, which I will fix with a good wax, but the seat is pretty dirty and it appears to be baked right into it. I tried Spray Nine and some other cleaners with no luck, anyone with some suggestions?

I guess the last resort will be a new seat cover but otherwise the seat has no cracks or anything so if I could just clean it, I would be happy.

Cheers,

 

[seymojo536]

Dang guy, if a dirty seat is all you got to complain about on a "new" used tractor, then you got a good deal. Just throw a cover on it and smile.

 

[dusty3030]

Polish it with your rear!

Seat time should clean it off.

Congrats on your tractor!

 

[chim]

Castrol SuperClean or Purple Power

 

[bigtiller]

If it is just dirt and grime just about anything on your shelf should clean it but I found the trick is to let it soak for awhile. I have had luck with window washing fluid. I wet down a paper towel and place it on the dirty spot. Let it soak for awhile and spraying often enough to keep the towel wet and in contact with the spot. With repeated tries, it should come clean.

 

[MacTractor]

Thanks for the advice. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, just looking to make it even better......

I am going to try soaking it as mentioned. Dusty3030, I have been trying to polish it with my rear without any luck.

Cheers,

 

[edlegault]

If your tractor ain't dirty, ya wasted your money ('cuz ya ain't using it hard enough).

 

[Gary Fowler]

You might try some of the orange hand cleaner. I find it cleans grease out of my clothes better than most degreasers. KRUD KUTTER is another very good cleaner, expensive (about $4 for 4 oz. bottle) but it works.
It might also be mildew rather than dirt/grease so try a mildew remover like for showers and see if that works.

 

[bky]

I would try magic eraser Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original

 

[George2615]

Simple green cleaner and magic eraser

 

[GolfAddict]

I was thinking it looked like it might be a mold or mildew, like Gary mentioned. Could try spraying with diluted bleach.

 

[k0ua]

Wife says Vinegar, and Magic eraser

 

[Zebrafive]

SOS pad and SCRUB HARD!

 

[SHORT KID]

It was probably eaten up by UV's . On a restoration that I did, that was the problem. The JD sat outside for a whole summer in the sun and the seat was a mess, to the point it could not be cleaned. 75$ changed the whole appearance!!!!!! Good luck on cleaning it.

 

[topstoy]

You might try the awning cleaner used for RV awnings. Pretty amazing stuff, let it soak in for a bit. Also might try some Westlys Bleach White, normally for white wall tire clean up but I have used that for some amazing clean up as well.

 

[Rustywreck]

Some of the discoloration along the side looks like the foam underneath has become mold stained. As the vinyl ages it becomes porous and somewhat transparent, allowing moisture to reach the foam, which leads to mold. As the mold dries and dies it leaves a stain behind.
You could try using bleach on a small spot to see if it helps, but you may just have to live with it or replace it.

 

[Guesseral]

If all else fails spray some carb cleaner on a rag and try that, but wash with soap and water after.

 

[Don87]

I agree that it's mold/mildew. It's pretty bad also. You can try bleach, but more than likely you will need to replace it...............or paint it black

 

[6string]

The seat on my 5105 looks worse than that. It traps dirt in every little crack and crevice. I have used spray cleaners and foam upholstery cleaner and a nylon brush to clean it with.

 

[bhh]

BORAX will kill the mold. Works great on wood too.