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Old 09-15-13, 02:20 AM
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it was coke for those of you wondering. I dried it up good and its dry now, just wet from the ice that was also with it. I'm pretty sure it isn't going to damage the leather but will it damage the seat warmers/coolers? I tested them both out and they were okay I guess, I didn't have the time to wait and experiment.

So, will the Soda have any permanent damage to my seats/coolers?
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Depends how much sugar is left behind. Could be sticky, so heating element may start smelling like burned sugar when you start using that more often.
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Originally Posted by Infamous3
it was coke for those of you wondering. I dried it up good and its dry now, just wet from the ice that was also with it. I'm pretty sure it isn't going to damage the leather but will it damage the seat warmers/coolers? I tested them both out and they were okay I guess, I didn't have the time to wait and experiment.

So, will the Soda have any permanent damage to my seats/coolers?
My guess is that you'll be fine. I don't think the heating element gets that hot, certainly no hotter than an electric blanket. And probably made with insulated heating wire too. As for the cooler, well ... It's just a vent and not really a cooler. It most likely uses a fan and duct system.
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No problem, shouldn't be anything to worry about. I dropped a full, 20oz, coffee with a quarter cup of half and half and plenty of sugar (i know I am sick), on my passenger seat, I freaked out and tried to absorb what I could, which wasn't much, all of it got sucked into the seat. I thought I was doomed with the dairy, after a day or two of very slight coffee odor, everything is fine. You cannot tell at all, everything works fine. no stickiness color odor anything. I don't get it, but no issues for me.
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Sorry to hear. Hopefully, it'll be good as new.

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Originally Posted by freddy2020
No problem, shouldn't be anything to worry about. I dropped a full, 20oz, coffee with a quarter cup of half and half and plenty of sugar (i know I am sick), on my passenger seat, I freaked out and tried to absorb what I could, which wasn't much, all of it got sucked into the seat. I thought I was doomed with the dairy, after a day or two of very slight coffee odor, everything is fine. You cannot tell at all, everything works fine. no stickiness color odor anything. I don't get it, but no issues for me.
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My guess is that you'll be fine. I don't think the heating element gets that hot, certainly no hotter than an electric blanket. And probably made with insulated heating wire too. As for the cooler, well ... It's just a vent and not really a cooler. It most likely uses a fan and duct system.
Yeah in like 2 days it was as good as knew and you literally cannot even tell that a drink spilled on the seat. The seat warmers/coolers still work, everything is good. These are some durable *** seats lol
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Its funny to think about but I guarantee you Lexus (and every other car maker) has actually tested the seats for this exact scenario. Should be fine...
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