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mred2nice · 11-25-2016, 09:47 PM

Hey There Everyone

I purchased my 13 ZL1 a few months ago and am finally getting to the little things. Ok, my driver side front seat has a stain on it. It does not have that suede option but at the same time I don't want ruin the seats.

Do I need to have it steam cleaned? What are you all using to clean yours?

Thanks,
Ed

STUNNAH · 11-25-2016, 10:42 PM

Can you tell what made the stain???If it didn't bleed thru I would just try a warm soapy water solution and scrub it to see if the stain starts to lift, if that doesn't work you can go to Auto Zone or any parts store and get a can of upholstery cleaner...GL...

mred2nice · 11-25-2016, 10:46 PM

Unfortunately I have not been able to figure it out. There is no odor. It has a little bit of a shine to it. It would have been right between the the driver's legs so I was thinking it may have been a spilled drink.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 11-25-2016, 10:48 PM

I have never had to "clean" my seats, I just maintain their shine with some Meguiar's showtime leather. Not an expert on stains and stuff so can't help.

mred2nice · 11-25-2016, 10:54 PM

Ok, thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure as out of all the cars I have owned none of them have had this type of fabric. It has been quite a journey...just pluggin away at all the little things that really don't cost anything to fix.

STUNNAH · 11-26-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mred2nice

Ok, thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure as out of all the cars I have owned none of them have had this type of fabric. It has been quite a journey...just pluggin away at all the little things that really don't cost anything to fix.

I'm sure a can of upholstery cleaner will do the job...Spray it on, work it in and vacuum once it's dry...

STUNNAH · 11-26-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

I have never had to "clean" my seats, I just maintain their shine with some Meguiar's showtime leather. Not an expert on stains and stuff so can't help.

I use all Meguiar products...Had my car over a year and just got dull enough to condition the interior this week, I even smoke in the car...

KaBoom1701 · 11-26-2016, 11:31 AM

Good read:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ning+zl1+seats

1troyd23 · 11-26-2016, 01:18 PM

Chemical Guys make good leather cleaning and protecting products. I use them on my entire interior of my Z. Check out their website....

Dimitrim · 11-26-2016, 01:58 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Leather.../dp/B002ZBPXGS

Lexol is incredible stuff. It is what you will find on the parts shelf at the Mercedes and Porsche dealerships. 100% natural, not synthetic, been around for decades. Dries clear, does not build up. It's used on very expensive purses and saddles.

mred2nice · 11-26-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Good read:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ning+zl1+seats

Excellent read...I may have to consider the alcohol since I don't know what the stain is or how long it has been there.

Thanks,
Ed

11-25-2016, 09:47 PM	#1
mred2nice Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 & 1979 10.5 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North Olmsted Posts: 110	Cleaning Front Seats Hey There Everyone I purchased my 13 ZL1 a few months ago and am finally getting to the little things. Ok, my driver side front seat has a stain on it. It does not have that suede option but at the same time I don't want ruin the seats. Do I need to have it steam cleaned? What are you all using to clean yours? Thanks, Ed

11-25-2016, 10:42 PM	#2
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Can you tell what made the stain???If it didn't bleed thru I would just try a warm soapy water solution and scrub it to see if the stain starts to lift, if that doesn't work you can go to Auto Zone or any parts store and get a can of upholstery cleaner...GL... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

11-26-2016, 11:31 AM	#8
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11-25-2016, 10:46 PM	#3
mred2nice Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 & 1979 10.5 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North Olmsted Posts: 110	Unfortunately I have not been able to figure it out. There is no odor. It has a little bit of a shine to it. It would have been right between the the driver's legs so I was thinking it may have been a spilled drink.

11-25-2016, 10:48 PM	#4
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I have never had to "clean" my seats, I just maintain their shine with some Meguiar's showtime leather. Not an expert on stains and stuff so can't help.

11-25-2016, 10:54 PM	#5
mred2nice Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 & 1979 10.5 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North Olmsted Posts: 110	Ok, thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure as out of all the cars I have owned none of them have had this type of fabric. It has been quite a journey...just pluggin away at all the little things that really don't cost anything to fix.

11-26-2016, 01:18 PM	#9
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	Chemical Guys make good leather cleaning and protecting products. I use them on my entire interior of my Z. Check out their website....

11-26-2016, 01:58 PM	#10
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	https://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Leather.../dp/B002ZBPXGS Lexol is incredible stuff. It is what you will find on the parts shelf at the Mercedes and Porsche dealerships. 100% natural, not synthetic, been around for decades. Dries clear, does not build up. It's used on very expensive purses and saddles.