good cleaner for the suede?

kuad · 01-02-2008, 10:43 AM

whats a good cleaner for the suede that is on the arm rests and seats?
thanks!

***Nomar06*** · 01-02-2008, 11:25 AM

It is not suede, its a wannabe. Just use any interior cleaner.

kuad · 01-02-2008, 12:17 PM

any in particular that you reccomend?

cmv · 01-02-2008, 01:08 PM

Resolve carpet cleaner works great on it

kuad · 01-02-2008, 01:14 PM

the spray can? not too harsh?

Rallyecivic · 01-02-2008, 07:53 PM

I use the turtle oxy spray with brush attached. Does wonders to seats, carpets, etc.

27IVTEC · 01-02-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallyecivic

I use the turtle oxy spray with brush attached. Does wonders to seats, carpets, etc.

Where do you get it?

cmv · 01-02-2008, 08:28 PM

Yes the spray can resolve. They make it in a trigger bottle too, but I just use the cans.

No, it's not too harsh. I have the beige interior & it cleans it well & doesn't leave any spots or anything.

For the upholstery, I vacuum, spray it on in an even coat - not too much, leave it sit for about 10-15 min, then wipe with a small damp towel in different directions.

For the floor mats, I vacuum, spray on a heavier coat, let it sit about 15 min, then spray any stained spots again. Then I scrub with a stiff bristle nylon brush (like what you'd clean your shower with) & wipe with damp rag.

I think it does a really good job. Only thing I don't like is the smell & this time of year it's hard to leave the car open to air out. I just cleaned the car this weekend & used the resolve on carpets, mats, & front seats, & seat belts. Only thing it didn't clean was the seatbelt & I don't think anything will save it. Looks like it was closed in the door a few times or something. Has a few sections of ground in black. A lot came off & it lightened some, but nothing I've tried & no amount of scrubbing seems to work. Will probably have to just replace the driver's side eat belt at some point.

ccarbajal08 · 01-02-2008, 08:45 PM

6:1, Water:Woolite mixture.

kuad · 01-03-2008, 11:38 AM

sounds good. thanks!

Rallyecivic · 01-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 27IVTEC

Where do you get it?

I got it from Walmart, you can find it anywhere though.
Stuffs nice, just spray on and wipe with brush thats the cap!

habitat · 01-03-2008, 07:18 PM

Our faux suede = alcantara

kuad · 01-03-2008, 08:01 PM

habitat what is ALCANTARA?

kuad · 01-03-2008, 08:12 PM

and how do you clean it?

kuad · 01-03-2008, 08:37 PM

kuad · 01-04-2008, 12:03 AM

.........?

***blue rocket*** · 01-04-2008, 09:53 AM

i use a damn cloth, nothing more.

***Nomar06*** · 01-04-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habitat

Our faux suede = alcantara

Alcantara is real suede, which we dont have in our cars. We dont even have a micro-fiber wannabe. Its just a fuzzy cloth type material.

kuad · 01-04-2008, 11:43 AM

so any car interior cleaner would be fine?

kuad · 01-05-2008, 06:14 AM

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01-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Nomar06* Purpul Plane 4ever! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 30 Posts: 40,509	It is not suede, its a wannabe. Just use any interior cleaner.

01-02-2008, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	any in particular that you reccomend?

01-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
cmv Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 137	Resolve carpet cleaner works great on it

01-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	the spray can? not too harsh?

01-02-2008, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rallyecivic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Age: 23 Posts: 925 Curtis	I use the turtle oxy spray with brush attached. Does wonders to seats, carpets, etc.

01-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
cmv Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 137	Yes the spray can resolve. They make it in a trigger bottle too, but I just use the cans. No, it's not too harsh. I have the beige interior & it cleans it well & doesn't leave any spots or anything. For the upholstery, I vacuum, spray it on in an even coat - not too much, leave it sit for about 10-15 min, then wipe with a small damp towel in different directions. For the floor mats, I vacuum, spray on a heavier coat, let it sit about 15 min, then spray any stained spots again. Then I scrub with a stiff bristle nylon brush (like what you'd clean your shower with) & wipe with damp rag. I think it does a really good job. Only thing I don't like is the smell & this time of year it's hard to leave the car open to air out. I just cleaned the car this weekend & used the resolve on carpets, mats, & front seats, & seat belts. Only thing it didn't clean was the seatbelt & I don't think anything will save it. Looks like it was closed in the door a few times or something. Has a few sections of ground in black. A lot came off & it lightened some, but nothing I've tried & no amount of scrubbing seems to work. Will probably have to just replace the driver's side eat belt at some point.

01-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
ccarbajal08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 514 Chris	6:1, Water:Woolite mixture.

01-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	sounds good. thanks!

01-03-2008, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
habitat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NorCal Age: 27 Posts: 4,629	Our faux suede = alcantara

01-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	habitat what is ALCANTARA?

01-03-2008, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	and how do you clean it?

01-03-2008, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145

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kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	.........?

01-04-2008, 11:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
kuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 145	so any car interior cleaner would be fine?

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