Seats getting grubby - suggestions please

[baxwalker]

I've now covered around 6500 miles and have noticed that the driver's seat (black/white check) is showing the first signs of getting grubby.

I would apreciate any suggestions of best way to clean and recommended cleaning liquids.

( I know I should buy some covers - but I like the car in it's natural nakedness - if you know what I mean!)

 

[princessgracie]

Hi there,
If it was me, I would get it cleaned ASAP using something quite gentle or get it valeted but also get some scotchguard spray and protect it again. I think it lasts for about 5 months?
Good luck.

 

[Mark Elvin]

Get yourself a cheap Vax wet & dry vac. I use the V-020 which is great and I find it very usefull around the house too.

Just water normally does the trick, then get some 303 Fabric protector on them.

At worst some fabric cleaner some like Chemical Guys Fabric Clean is excellent & will not damage the seats.

I could always take a look at them at the IOW meet, I can squeeze the Vax in somehow I'm sure.

 

[grimwau]

Mark, something tells me you are going to have something of a busman's holiday.

 

[Mark Elvin]

Mark, something tells me you are going to have something of a busman's holiday.

Teah, Shaggyjim wants his car detailed, so whilst I'm over there I'm doing that.

 

[RobTuck]

Not wanting to hijack the thread, or start another, but I have a seat cleaning question too.

Yesterday was a pretty icy morning, so I got the deicer (spray gun type) out of the boot, sat in the car to start the engine, then got out and de-iced like a demon.

When I started the car, I placed the deicer on the passeneger seat for a few seconds. During this time, it seems to have dripped onto the silver part of my standard sport seat.

About 9 hours later, when I got out of work, I noticed the mark on the seat. I gave it a good going over with a damp cloth when I got home, but I worry that its still going to leave a stain. I wont be able to see if the cleaning effort has worked until monday morning. Any advice?

 

[Mark Elvin]

Nothing a good wet vac & some fabric cleaner shouldn't sort out.

 

[jamajam]

Mine have water marks occasionally.. like there's a leak, but there never is!

 

[Lloyd71]

If you don't have a wet vac then a simply spray on product such as the Chemical Guys one Mark mentioned, or my personal choice is Autoglym Fabric Cleaner, should do the job. Simply spray it on until the seat is damp, then agitate with a brush and leave to dry. Simple method but it's got all of the stains out of my seats no problems.

 

[alainmengoli]

I am getting worried, if you guys are getting soo many stains on your seats on the normal 500 what will happen when I drive my Abarth

 

[princessgracie]

I do have to mention though that if you buy scotch guard it does last for a while and once your seats become grotty again, you can clean and spray again - looking like new. OR just don't let anyone dirty in your car!!!!!!

 

[Mark Elvin]

just invest in a Vax wet vac, easily available for under £40 as a graded product from ebay. Worth every penny as they have many uses around the home too.

 

[baxwalker]

Mine have water marks occasionally.. like there's a leak, but there never is!

Sounds like the need for a doctor's appointment perhaps

 

[Mark Elvin]

Mine have water marks occasionally.. like there's a leak, but there never is!

Probably off a wet jacket or similar.

 

[Chunter]

i think we should have an FF 500 meet in Germany,maybe we all take the nurburgring in for a lap or two,then finally someone can detail my car.........

 

[Mark Elvin]

i think we should have an FF 500 meet in Germany,maybe we all take the nurburgring in for a lap or two,then finally someone can detail my car.........

I think a Germany trip would be a very good idea.

We could all pitch our tents in your garden!!!!

 

[nottsfiat07]

Mark, slightly OT, but can u recommend some kind of brush for cleaning the inside bit of the alloys? I was thinking some kind of large bottle brush but wondered if there was a proper thing, and you ARE the FF detailing guru! thanks!

 

[alainmengoli]

Hi Notts sorry to hack in but check this website: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/cat_7.html

 

[Mark Elvin]

Yep, my main supplier.

The Eze Detail Brush is excellent, there is also the Vikan Extra Long wheel brush, use it with some Bilberrry wheel cleaner diluted at a ratio of 4:1 water/Bilberry so 1 litre makes 5 litres!!!!!!

On the wheel faces I use these 1" round detail brushes.

After they have been cleaned, get some wheel sealant on there. I use Smart Wax Rim Wax, this place has it possibly the cheapest I've seen anywhere.

 

[nottsfiat07]

Cheers guys ill check those out, lavishing lots of attention on outer bits but not done insides at all!

:worship: Mark, I think you are more detailing god than man.