microfiber?

kc5mmw · 08-15-2008, 01:22 AM

I am trying to remove red mud stains from my 03 Charcoal Microfiber seats.
Must have been wet when they wrecked it. I have gotten alot out just by scrubbing with a washcloth and Blue Coral. But the "spots" are still there. They have been there for about a year. Will steam help? Any other ideas??

wagonproject · 08-15-2008, 01:28 AM

Yeah man, anything to heat them up will help. I use an extractor on all interiors I do.

OBrienChevSuper10 · 08-15-2008, 01:42 AM

good cleaning starts at 175 degrees F great cleaning starts at 200. Just below boiling will do wonders on cleaning anything...otherwise try to find a carpet cleaning guy who will talk to you and maybe give you some tips and maybe even some chemicals especially for what you need.

Shawn F. · 08-16-2008, 02:26 AM

Steam will work or soak with cleaner and extractor.

kc5mmw · 08-16-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shawn F.

Steam will work or soak with cleaner and extractor.

Thanks for the answers.. I am trying to get ahold of a steam cleaner. But for backup, What cleaner and extractor are you refering to ?

OBrienChevSuper10 · 08-18-2008, 12:57 AM

stop by your local dealership and go back to the detail department and ask if they use an extractor. If they do ask them for about a cup full of it. Put a 1/4 of it in the bottle with REALLY hot water. spray on stain scrub from outside in and then vac it up.

Shawn F. · 08-31-2008, 04:22 AM

If it's a red stain, a iron that you iron clothes with will work as well with a damp cloth under it... The heat/steam pulls the stain up and into the damp towel.

Tex Star Detail · 08-31-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shawn F.

If it's a red stain, a iron that you iron clothes with will work as well with a damp cloth under it... The heat/steam pulls the stain up and into the damp towel.

Agreed.

And for an extractor, this is the one I use....

I have a scar on my fore arm where I sprayed myself witht he water and gave myself a nasty blister from the heat. works great

Shawn F. · 08-31-2008, 05:06 PM

Extractors are nice and have strong suction. Only thing is if you are not doing detailing as a profession then there is no point in spending all the money for an extractor. If your rich then go ahead and buy one, it will make your life easier.

kc5mmw · 09-04-2008, 12:28 AM

thanks for the suggestions.. Going to try the iron method this weekend..

Shawn F. · 09-04-2008, 12:58 AM

Sounds good, let us know how it comes out.

jakecliff · 09-12-2008, 10:07 PM

well i used 2 clean carpets and sometimes cars but u need hot water but 200 degrees will start melting ur upholstery about 180 is perfect well the company i worked for charge about 60 to 70 dollers 2 clean the whole car ,but before u try that try water and vinegar yea trust me it works about 40 vinegar 60 water it will smell but i think it should do the trick....

08-15-2008, 01:22 AM	#1
kc5mmw Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	microfiber? I am trying to remove red mud stains from my 03 Charcoal Microfiber seats. Must have been wet when they wrecked it. I have gotten alot out just by scrubbing with a washcloth and Blue Coral. But the "spots" are still there. They have been there for about a year. Will steam help? Any other ideas??
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08-15-2008, 01:28 AM	#2
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,385 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Yeah man, anything to heat them up will help. I use an extractor on all interiors I do.
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08-15-2008, 01:42 AM	#3
OBrienChevSuper10 No More Chrome Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 442 Location: Midland, MI/Hastings, MN User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? good cleaning starts at 175 degrees F great cleaning starts at 200. Just below boiling will do wonders on cleaning anything...otherwise try to find a carpet cleaning guy who will talk to you and maybe give you some tips and maybe even some chemicals especially for what you need.
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08-16-2008, 02:26 AM	#4
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Steam will work or soak with cleaner and extractor.
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08-16-2008, 11:47 PM	#5
kc5mmw Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Quote: Originally Posted by Shawn F. Steam will work or soak with cleaner and extractor. Thanks for the answers.. I am trying to get ahold of a steam cleaner. But for backup, What cleaner and extractor are you refering to ?
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08-18-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
OBrienChevSuper10 No More Chrome Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 442 Location: Midland, MI/Hastings, MN User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? stop by your local dealership and go back to the detail department and ask if they use an extractor. If they do ask them for about a cup full of it. Put a 1/4 of it in the bottle with REALLY hot water. spray on stain scrub from outside in and then vac it up.
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08-31-2008, 04:22 AM	#7
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? If it's a red stain, a iron that you iron clothes with will work as well with a damp cloth under it... The heat/steam pulls the stain up and into the damp towel.
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08-31-2008, 11:25 AM	#8
Tex Star Detail will detail for food Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 509 Location: Georgetown, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Quote: Originally Posted by Shawn F. If it's a red stain, a iron that you iron clothes with will work as well with a damp cloth under it... The heat/steam pulls the stain up and into the damp towel. Agreed. And for an extractor, this is the one I use.... I have a scar on my fore arm where I sprayed myself witht he water and gave myself a nasty blister from the heat. works great
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08-31-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Extractors are nice and have strong suction. Only thing is if you are not doing detailing as a profession then there is no point in spending all the money for an extractor. If your rich then go ahead and buy one, it will make your life easier.
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09-04-2008, 12:28 AM	#10
kc5mmw Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? thanks for the suggestions.. Going to try the iron method this weekend..
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09-04-2008, 12:58 AM	#11
Shawn F. Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? Sounds good, let us know how it comes out.
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09-12-2008, 10:07 PM	#12
jakecliff LUNCHBOX016 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18 Location: Muncie Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: microfiber? well i used 2 clean carpets and sometimes cars but u need hot water but 200 degrees will start melting ur upholstery about 180 is perfect well the company i worked for charge about 60 to 70 dollers 2 clean the whole car ,but before u try that try water and vinegar yea trust me it works about 40 vinegar 60 water it will smell but i think it should do the trick....
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