Keeping sweaty butts off the seat

AlpineCH.21 · 07-28-2011, 05:28 PM

I'm not sure I'd consider this a trick, but I figured I'd share what I did to help prevent sweaty ass syndrom from seeping into your seat after a long day of mtn. biking, the gym, etc...

I went down to Wally World about a year ago and bought some cheap bath towels that matched the interior of my truck. They were roughly $3 each. I'd use them if I knew my jeans were super dirty or after mtn. biking. Only problem is they would fall down after a while of driving if you leaned forward, leaving you with this massive lumbar.

Finally I got tired of that routine. After going down to Home Depot I picked up some 1/2" Grommet Kit for about $7. Well... I'll let the pictures explain the rest, but overall it worked out great. I'm no seamstress so the thought of me with a needle and thread was out of the question. The grommets are solid so I don't think there will be any fraying, at least not for a long time.

lunarmist02 · 07-28-2011, 09:15 PM

Those are the same seat covers I have..minus the grommets.

Wainiha · 07-28-2011, 09:28 PM

Cheaper than wet okole.

AlpineCH.21 · 07-28-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunarmist02

Those are the same seat covers I have..minus the grommets.

Yeah, I guess the grommets are overkill but, I was tired of them falling down.

Scott78 · 07-28-2011, 10:26 PM

Thats a slick idea! It's a pain in the ass, well lower back, when the towel gets all bunched up. Nice job.

etc. · 07-29-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott78

Thats a slick idea! It's a pain in the ass, well lower back, when the towel gets all bunched up. Nice job.

I've never needed a towel for melting snow

Jones · 07-30-2011, 11:34 AM

We have a blanket in my gf's rav to protect the back seat from the dog, this might be the solution I've been looking for. Good idea!

Mr.B · 08-01-2011, 02:32 PM

slick idea! should be perfect for those days at the beach!

95F1504x4 · 08-02-2011, 12:00 AM

im guessing it comes with a punch that you can hit with a normal 20oz hammer? if so this may be worth looking into!

gotblika · 08-02-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95F1504x4

im guessing it comes with a punch that you can hit with a normal 20oz hammer? if so this may be worth looking into!

95F1504x4 · 08-02-2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotblika

yea I know,guess I should have worded the question better, my bad, im asking the black things in the picture (first post), im guesin those are the punches? Nice mod by the way!

AlpineCH.21 · 08-02-2011, 11:38 AM

Yep, the black pieces are part of the punch/crump set. Very easy to use but by no means an industrial grade tool. Worked well enough for me. It's obviously not high tech but it works enough to keep sweat of the back & bottom of the seat.

jctam · 09-23-2011, 07:00 AM

When you get out of the water you need to dry off right away to avoid catching a cold. That's why Towelie says, don't forget to bring a towel!

mattsonmj · 09-23-2011, 09:46 AM

I like this idea a lot. One mod for when I do this myself might be to use some small carabiners through the grommets to attach to the headrest. Make it easier to remove the towel for cleaning or when you don't need a towel there.

Herradura · 02-19-2012, 07:28 PM

Tarp clips also work very well for securing the ends of the towel around the head rest. Cheap at home depot. You can google "tarp clips" for several different varieties.

TacoDell · 02-19-2012, 09:52 PM

nice little trick...

ifn' one might believe these kidney punching suck ass seats
are worth wasting a towel for

tho' I suppose no one wants their seats to smell...
like some last call, sweat hog, ya picked up at at the local pub

SafetyDang · 02-20-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacodell

ifn' one might believe these kidney punching suck ass seats
are worth wasting a towel for

ahahhh!!!

AlpineCH.21 · 02-23-2012, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoDell

nice little trick...

ifn' one might believe these kidney punching suck ass seats
are worth wasting a towel for

tho' I suppose no one wants their seats to smell...
like some last call, sweat hog, ya picked up at at the local pub

Oh they're not that bad.

clinster · 05-01-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineCH.21

and bought some cheap bath towels that matched the interior of my truck.

I thought you said they matched!

AlpineCH.21 · 05-01-2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clinster

I thought you said they matched!

Nice, the 3 post nooblet decided to be a smart ass...

black_taco · 11-06-2012, 09:01 PM

This is awesome. I hate hopping right back into my truck after a sweaty ass mountain bike ride. haha

07-28-2011, 05:28 PM	#1
AlpineCH.21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 171	Keeping sweaty butts off the seat I'm not sure I'd consider this a trick, but I figured I'd share what I did to help prevent sweaty ass syndrom from seeping into your seat after a long day of mtn. biking, the gym, etc... I went down to Wally World about a year ago and bought some cheap bath towels that matched the interior of my truck. They were roughly $3 each. I'd use them if I knew my jeans were super dirty or after mtn. biking. Only problem is they would fall down after a while of driving if you leaned forward, leaving you with this massive lumbar. Finally I got tired of that routine. After going down to Home Depot I picked up some 1/2" Grommet Kit for about $7. Well... I'll let the pictures explain the rest, but overall it worked out great. I'm no seamstress so the thought of me with a needle and thread was out of the question. The grommets are solid so I don't think there will be any fraying, at least not for a long time. __________________ 99' V6 3.4L Tacoma 4x4 TRD 5spd. SAW 2.5's, Camburg UCA's, Bilstein 5125's and Deaver 8 Pack BFG A/T's 285/75/R16 w/ Wheelers Steelies type "B" All-Pro Armor all around

07-28-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
lunarmist02 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central coast,Ca. Posts: 1,224	Those are the same seat covers I have..minus the grommets. __________________ 02 Tacoma TRD 4x4, Ome 882's, Dakars, Bils, 4crawler 1" bl, CBI sliders...

07-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
Wainiha Veteran Member My Rig: 2000 Tacoma Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,251	Cheaper than wet okole. __________________ 3.4 TRD ICON C/O Marlin Clutch

07-30-2011, 11:34 AM	#7
Jones Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 354	We have a blanket in my gf's rav to protect the back seat from the dog, this might be the solution I've been looking for. Good idea! __________________ Anti-Seize: I put that S#!+ on everything! 98 Tacoma, 2.7L auto, front bilsteins, allpro uca's, rear air springs

08-02-2011, 11:38 AM	#12
AlpineCH.21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 171	Yep, the black pieces are part of the punch/crump set. Very easy to use but by no means an industrial grade tool. Worked well enough for me. It's obviously not high tech but it works enough to keep sweat of the back & bottom of the seat. __________________ 99' V6 3.4L Tacoma 4x4 TRD 5spd. SAW 2.5's, Camburg UCA's, Bilstein 5125's and Deaver 8 Pack BFG A/T's 285/75/R16 w/ Wheelers Steelies type "B" All-Pro Armor all around

07-28-2011, 10:26 PM	#5
Scott78 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 31	Thats a slick idea! It's a pain in the ass, well lower back, when the towel gets all bunched up. Nice job.

08-01-2011, 02:32 PM	#8
Mr.B Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hilo, HI. Posts: 380	slick idea! should be perfect for those days at the beach!

08-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#9
95F1504x4 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	im guessing it comes with a punch that you can hit with a normal 20oz hammer? if so this may be worth looking into!

09-23-2011, 07:00 AM	#13
jctam Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46	When you get out of the water you need to dry off right away to avoid catching a cold. That's why Towelie says, don't forget to bring a towel!

09-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#14
mattsonmj Senior Member My Rig: 97 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 146	I like this idea a lot. One mod for when I do this myself might be to use some small carabiners through the grommets to attach to the headrest. Make it easier to remove the towel for cleaning or when you don't need a towel there. __________________ "I'm not drunk I'm a Secret Shopper! What's your store number? Your sarcastic attitude will be noted in my report!" - drunk and disorderly Applebees customer

02-19-2012, 07:28 PM	#15
Herradura Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 24	Tarp clips also work very well for securing the ends of the towel around the head rest. Cheap at home depot. You can google "tarp clips" for several different varieties.

11-06-2012, 09:01 PM	#21
black_taco Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 31	This is awesome. I hate hopping right back into my truck after a sweaty ass mountain bike ride. haha

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DAY TRIP: Sept 21st Cougar Butts Area	Chaplain	Desert Wheelin' and Racing	4	09-21-2008 04:03 PM
Sweaty Balls 08	Rodge	Lets Talk About Wheelin!	0	08-28-2008 06:00 PM
The man is keeping me down! Again!	SEREvince	Off Topic	0	05-10-2007 05:14 AM
Keeping it on topic -	TBob	Off Topic	23	01-24-2007 11:06 AM
sweaty diff?	neq0323	Pickup/4Runner Tech	7	06-04-2006 01:36 AM