Concept2 Forum

So the Concept2 Seat Pad (the $3.50 this foam thing with two cutouts for your check bones) needs to be removed.
Dang - I did a great job getting it on....
Any ideas on the proper solvent / technique?

Many thanks ahead of time.....

I have two ideas:

1) Ask C2 what they recommend.

2) Whatever you end up using, try it first on a small, inconspicuous spot to confirm that it won't damage the seat proper.

Xfea writes:

Dang - I did a great job getting it on....

How so? You located the pad perfectly? Or did you, or a previous owner, add a coat of high solvent contact cement to either seat top or pad bottom or both? On the chance that the pad was applied with more goo than necessary, rip it off and remove the remaining foam and adhesive residue by balling it up mechanically. This advise applies only if you wish to retain and use the factory seat cover.

Testing for appropriate removers in inconspicuous areas (?) is the customary bromide for those desirous of a protracted and methodical avoidance of both failure and success. Dust and oily grime worked into the seat covering by years of use should have reduced the adhesion of the pad as supplied by C2 to the “already peeling off and won’t stay put” status in a few months. If the adhesive bond hasn’t been given enhanced “bite” by a high tack contact cement added to the mix, rip it off.

Ah, yeah, no wonder it was so hard to get it off! Well, warm, soapy water did the trick for me. If that doesn't work, try using some dish soap and a rubber spatula or a thin piece of plastic. Good luck!