interior cleaning

96gtstang · 03-18-2008, 09:57 AM

what does everyone do to clean their seats? my 99 gt has the cloth charcoal seats and their not really dirty, just look like their a little dusty or somthing (the backseats are much darker lol) and theirs a stain on the passenger seat that id like GONE dont know what it is really. Generally i take my mom carpet cleaner and put the appolstery attachments on and clean the cars carpet and seats, granted it works great on the carpet ive never actually thought WOW my seats are clean afterward..anybody got any suggestions on cleaning the seats?

Mr. Zip · 03-18-2008, 10:34 AM

I take mine to a detailer. :] Haha but for a home job, they make shampoo for car seats. I've used some before, but the stuff I used didn't really get it that clean

Crimsonred02 · 03-18-2008, 11:11 AM

from home I would be willing to bet that carpet cleaner you use is going to be about as good as it gets. IMO to get that "Wow my carpets are really clean" look you would have to take it to a professional place. But, I am no detail expert, but I have worked at a car wash, Ive tried just about everything I could to wash my carpets and seats and nothing worked as well as the professional cleaning.

96gtstang · 03-18-2008, 11:18 AM

yea i have no issues getting the carpet as clean as id like but the seats are a whole different story, their a different material i dunno theirs gotta be somthing out their to clean em up at home.

*03gtmustang* · 03-18-2008, 11:23 AM

ProChem Fine Fabric Shampoo.

Crimsonred02 · 03-18-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

ProChem Fine Fabric Shampoo.

This would be the guy I would take my advice from.

96gtstang · 03-18-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

ProChem Fine Fabric Shampoo.

alright- now thats the kind of advice im lookin for!!, one more question where can i find that, im guessin ill prob only find it online but where? thanks man

Crimsonred02 · 03-18-2008, 11:48 AM

http://www.prochem.com/products/inde...id=8.695-013.0

whitethunder46 · 03-18-2008, 11:59 AM

My process:

Products Used:
APC+ 10:1 on carpets, upholstery, and vinyl
Folex used on tough stains
Optimum Protectant on Dash
DP's Plex-All on instrument plastic panel
303 protectant on all other interior plastics/vinyl
Glass with Stoner's invisble
DG's Oder Eliminator

Process for carpets:
Soak with APC+ 10:1
Soak heavy stained spots with Folex
Work folex in with hands
Scrub carpets with Megs interior carpet brush
Slowly vacuum the entire carpet moving shop vac ONE direction only
Turn carpet around, and lightly mist with water
Vacuum every other 1-2"'s in the opposite direction (aesthetics)
Let bake in sun for as long as possible

Note: The car was a heavy heavy smoker's vehicle. If only you'd be able to smell the carpets once finished!!!

[b][i]Before:

After:

*03gtmustang* · 03-18-2008, 01:24 PM

You have to remove the detergent from the fabric or else it will be prone to more soiling.

nyheyman · 03-18-2008, 07:13 PM

I love the information you get from everyone. Just when you thought you knew your stuff there is always someone out there that can one up you and help you get to the next level. Thanks everyone

03-18-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
96gtstang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 449	interior cleaning what does everyone do to clean their seats? my 99 gt has the cloth charcoal seats and their not really dirty, just look like their a little dusty or somthing (the backseats are much darker lol) and theirs a stain on the passenger seat that id like GONE dont know what it is really. Generally i take my mom carpet cleaner and put the appolstery attachments on and clean the cars carpet and seats, granted it works great on the carpet ive never actually thought WOW my seats are clean afterward..anybody got any suggestions on cleaning the seats?

03-18-2008, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	ProChem Fine Fabric Shampoo. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

03-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	My process: Products Used: APC+ 10:1 on carpets, upholstery, and vinyl Folex used on tough stains Optimum Protectant on Dash DP's Plex-All on instrument plastic panel 303 protectant on all other interior plastics/vinyl Glass with Stoner's invisble DG's Oder Eliminator Process for carpets: Soak with APC+ 10:1 Soak heavy stained spots with Folex Work folex in with hands Scrub carpets with Megs interior carpet brush Slowly vacuum the entire carpet moving shop vac ONE direction only Turn carpet around, and lightly mist with water Vacuum every other 1-2"'s in the opposite direction (aesthetics) Let bake in sun for as long as possible Note: The car was a heavy heavy smoker's vehicle. If only you'd be able to smell the carpets once finished!!! [b][i]Before: After: __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

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03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	You have to remove the detergent from the fabric or else it will be prone to more soiling. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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03-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Zip Stuck in a Sixer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 222	I take mine to a detailer. :] Haha but for a home job, they make shampoo for car seats. I've used some before, but the stuff I used didn't really get it that clean

03-18-2008, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
96gtstang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 449	yea i have no issues getting the carpet as clean as id like but the seats are a whole different story, their a different material i dunno theirs gotta be somthing out their to clean em up at home.

03-18-2008, 07:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
nyheyman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 110	I love the information you get from everyone. Just when you thought you knew your stuff there is always someone out there that can one up you and help you get to the next level. Thanks everyone