go talk to the guys at Alaska Leather - midtown

 

The last vehicle had full leather seats. I used Lexol cleaner and leather conditioner. Worked very well.

 

Excellent idea- thank you!

 

This I can get locally and will most likely get some cleaner and conditioner. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

1) Depending on the model leather or vinyl.
2. Probably cloth/carpet of sorts or possibly textured vinyl, depending on where you're referring to.
3) Vinyl.

NOTE, however, ALL car seating made of leather is factory coated with a polyurethane clear coat. Dissolve that off with harsh cleaners and you have a real mess!

The commercially available leather cleaners (Zaino, Lexol, Leatherique, etc) ar safe on both leather and smooth vinyl.

 

His signature says luxury trim and he's got the answer already.

 

My latest update.

A 20% Woolite solution worked real well on the Ultrasuede. I scrubbed it thoroughly twice and there is no trace of the dye transfer left. I am very pleased with this as this material (side bolsters) had a majority of the stain and looked terrible.

The leather portions of the seat didn't respond so well, but the stains have lightened up a bit. Seems like the Woolite solution worked the best on this as well. In addition to Woolite, I have tried (some on a very small portion) rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, saddle soap and Jay Leno's leather cleaner. All of these products had zero effect. I had high hopes for the Jay Leno cleaner as it specifies that it is supposed to remove denim dye, but it didn't work for me.

As a last resort, I just purchased some Zaino cleaner and conditioner. They don't ship to Alaska, but I figured out a way to get it shipped to me via a relative that lives in the lower 48. Not sure when I will get it, but I am anxious to give the cleaner a try. At this point it is my last hope!

Thanks again for all of the ideas and recommendations.

 

Anyone have tips for cleaning-out the holes on the ventilated seats?

 

I use a Dyson handheld if anything gets in there.

 

We have a few holes that seem plugged with a white substance. Cannot be removed with a brush/vacuum. Since the ventilation "sucks" inward, I am hesitant to use a toothpick!

OCD, I know.



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Fine point tweezers? Thinking it might just be lint.

 

It does?

 

Yes.

 

yes, air is pulled INTO the seats, not blown out. So it doesn’t really become effective until the ambient air in the cabin cools down.

 

Yep - turn them on and place a tissue on the seat.