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Leatherette sport seats cleaning

Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Leatherette sport seats cleaning

I have the leather-leatherette sport seats (dark grey leather outers and dark reddish leatherette innards) and want to find a good cleaner as the front seats are starting to get mucky. But it's the leatherette part that needs the cleaning.

Here's the spec from the build up sheet..." STOFF/LEDER MOLETTE/TARTAN ROT/SCHW (FDTN) "

What are you guys using to clean up leatherette? It doesn't have that leather feeling.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Meguiars really works.
That's the only cleaner and wax that I'll use.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Leatherette is vinyl. So you can kinda use whatever you want on it, within reason. I tend to use good soapy water for any clean-up, then follow with a good conditioner like Prima Nero.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Lemon Pledge Smells nice too.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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What ML said, but I'd use a 50/50 Nero Mix or 303 Aerospace Protectant straight!!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Stupid Noob question but can I use the same stuff on the entire seat? I was afraid of the little side sections getting stained.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeydad51
Stupid Noob question but can I use the same stuff on the entire seat? I was afraid of the little side sections getting stained.
On "entire" Seat...I thought the same thing at first, but it just dries, as long as you use the 50/50 Nero or 303 anything else and I can't tell you what the results would be.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Try a plastic/vinyl cleaner, with a sponge, or a bristle brush. I try really hard not to use any "vinyl protectant" on the seats, it makes them to shinny & slippery. Plus it can attract dirt.

If you have a 50/50 seat, you can just use a leather cleaner on the whole seat. It's a little more expensive, & might be a little mild on the vinyl, but is easier, & quicker.

I really like LatherMaster strong cleaner ( dirty seat, or neglected), or Einszett leather cleaner for normal cleaner/conditioner. Even the Griot's leather care wipes are good for quick cleanups.
 
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