Interior vinyl cleaning

Belair62 · #1 10-22-2005, 05:11 AM

OK I pulled a set of clear seatcovers off a car that has been sitting since 68. I found absolutely perfect vinyl and fabric underneath...amazing...but the clear plastic had a tackiness to it,probably from sitting for some reason. This tackiness is on the seat vinyl.I don't know what this stuff is but it's tough to get off..I have tried a couple things and found Dawn detergent seems to take most of it off...I found that the fabric which is flawless has a bit of a tack to it and I don't want it to attract and keep dirt because of it...any suggestions ???

JoeG · #2 10-22-2005, 05:21 AM

Sounds like a little mold---

**MosportGreen66** · #3 10-22-2005, 07:37 AM

Get the Magic Eraser. I have never seen a better, more proficient cleaning product in my life.

I used it on my interiors (all of them) leather and vinyl and it works. I would buy a couple boxes of the units but well worth the cheap cost!

**Mr70** · #4 10-22-2005, 08:11 AM

Put some GooGone in a spray bottle and LIGHTY mist a small area of the seat.
Let it set a minute then gently go WITH the seat fabric/Vinyl grain,not against it,with an Old white T-shirt.
Wipe in one direction,never back & forth.
Look closely at the T-shirt for any color weakness or unsteadiness.If there is color on the T-shirt,STOP.
If not,continue and work in small sections,never large ones.

Next week,I'll talk about Piston Dust Removal.

budnate · #5 10-22-2005, 08:18 AM

Eraser...I am still in shock how well that little bugger cleans things..I buy it by the armfull now and have them all over the shop and house. I want to glue a bunch together on a buffer and see what happens..

Belair62 · #6 10-22-2005, 08:29 AM

Thanks all...I have some interior cleaner wipes by Griots garage that sems to be working ...seats are brand new..

**Xplantdad** · #7 10-22-2005, 08:32 AM

The Griots products seem to be good stuff...

Mr. T · #8 10-22-2005, 08:32 AM

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Thanks all...I have some interior cleaner wipes by Griots garage that sems to be working

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I think you mean "baby wipes" Bob.

JoeG · #9 10-22-2005, 09:29 AM

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Next week,I'll talk about Piston Dust Removal.

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**KevinW** · #10 10-22-2005, 05:29 PM

I second magic eraser, works like magic. I used it on moldy headrests that has been sitting collecting dust and mold for over 25 years. Came off like magic.

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