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