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Old 06-18-2009, 07:10 AM
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Stop by your local car detailing company and ask them what they use. My guy has cleaned cars that have been underwater, on fire and been involved in crime scenes. So, he has a few products that you wont find in the store to clean anything on any surface.

If you give him 5 bucks, and come armed with an empty water bottle, he may even give you some for your car.
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:17 AM
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To be honest, I have used Fantastic on many a vinle seat and when it is really nasty I have even used SOS pads and clean up with Fantastic. Then put a protectant like Armorall. I wouldn't make it a habbit as just the Fantastic should work for maintenance after the fact.
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:12 AM
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Yeah I think at this point, it's either leave the seats as they are, scrub them really good with the risk of damaging them, or buying new upholstery. I think the latter is kind of out of the question, at least for now. He likes to have all original parts on that car, though I am not sure if that is possible

4reboy, I probably will try some kind of sponge or brush later today (probably just the regular side of a sponge to start).
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Old 06-18-2009, 12:03 PM
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The vinle on these cars is pretty tough. Try the least obvious spot if possible. Like I said, take an SOS pad and dampen it in hot water(shake off excess water) srub a spot and see if it works. Then spray Fantastic on the area for final clean up. I also have the Blue & White Pony interior and that is how I cleaned mine. I also did a buddy's 71 charger and it came out great.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2576315
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Old 06-18-2009, 03:17 PM
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Sweet, I tried using about a 3-4:1 solution of Simple Green combined with an old toothbrush and got a lot out of the seats. They look much, much better. But there are still some scuffs and the drivers side bottom is still visibly "dirty" looking.

I may try the SOS pad sometime (just put protectant over all of the seats), thanks jspagna1!
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