popping

I had my car's leather coated with Cquartz leather. Recently saw this on the seats. Have no idea what it is and how it got there. Its like a bluish-blackish stain.

Water?? I tried some 303 and megueirs interior detail with a MF towel but couldn't get it out. Any suggestions?? Thanks

Bartman619

Looks like who ever sat there last was sweating through their blue jeans, that or some type of liquid was spilled there.

zmcgovern4

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I've seen many videos of CQL coated seats where blue jean dye was removed with warm water and soap on a mf towel. Scrub the area with the towel, then wipe dry with another towel.

Consult you installer if you have issues.

Jbreezie

Didn't they use alcohol?

jfelbab

That definitely is dye transfer. If cQuartz actually left a fluorocarbon coating on the leather and has not worn off, that stain should be ON the leather not IN the topcoat. If this is the case, I'd use some Leather Masters Strong leather cleaner mixed 50/50 with hot water. Apply to a foam pad and squeeze several times to work up a thick foam then gently but briskly clean a small area. Let the foamy mix dwell for a minute or two, but not dry, and then wipe up with a white cotton towel. Inspect the towel to see if the blue stain color has come up on the towel.

If the stain is not coming up, I'd try Leather Masters Stain Lifter. This is a stronger cleaning solvent.

Time is not on your side here. The longer the dye is on the seat, the deeper it will penetrate if cQuartz is not doing its job or has worn off.

This, BTW, is the CHAT cleaning method used by most professional leather restoration techs.
C=Cleaner (detergent)
H=Heat
A=Agitation
T=Time (dwell time)

The only cautions are:
1. Don't over-wet the seats, let the foamy detergent do the work.
2. Don't use aggressive materials to agitate the leather. Cheaper microfibers can be aggressive.

If you are seeing the blue stain coming up into the white towel, repeat the process until the towel comes up clean when you wipe up the residue. If the cleaning is successful, don't forget to reseal the leather.

If you are unsuccessful with these products, see a local leather restoration specialist.

popping

Thanks for the input.. any idea where to buy locally? can't seem to find it at walmart, target, autozone, etc..

RX469

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Good luck popping. Can you update us on the outcome of attempting to remove the stain, thanks.

xtr3me

Order online...

In the meantime, try this... It usually works as long as the stain has not sit for too long and penetrated deeply within the leather as already mentioned
Purchase a bottle of regular Woolite
Dilute 6:1
6 parts - water
1 part- woolite

Use a soft bristled detailing brush or microfiber towel to rub it in, the solution will foam up as you work it.... work for several minutes and wipe dry
Inspect, If the stain is not lifting, you can try mixing a stronger solution - say 3 / 4 - 1

Good Luck

popping

update.. I've tried some ONR and it removed it a little. I'm going to try with an APC and then leather masters.

PondScum

I dunno about others, but I read "ONR" as "Optimum No-Rinse", the rinseless car wash, which isn't something I'd put on leather.

zmcgovern4

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Again - have you contacted your installer?

If you were my customer, I'd have you bring the car in and we would remove the stain for you and ensure the coating is still doing its job.

-Zach

Jbreezie

Some people use opticlean on stuff like this. Might be harsh on leather though!

popping

Yes, he's gonna look at it for me.