cleaning the suade in 03-04 COBRA

[TRIPLEBLK03]

anyone know what to use without dammageing the suade, the products or any pics?

 

[mixxer]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/search.php?searchid=4428220

 

[gt03mustang]

Nubuck Leather Cleaner

 

[mblgjr]

Woolite for Darks in a spray bottle and a damp washcloth.

Mist on solution and start blotting/rinsing until clean.

Allow air dry.

 

[gt03mustang]

Dont use Woolite on suede, the detergent will just sit in the fibers as it would with carpet unless you extract it. As a result, the fibers will just become sticky and attract more dirt. Woolite also has brighteners in it.

 

[mblgjr]

I've never had the Woolite do that on any of the Alcantra.

I dilute it into a spray bottle. I vacuum the seats; mist it on and blot it out repeatedly with a damp washcloth (spray on; blot with damp cloth/agitate; rinse rag; re-blot repeatedly until the seat is clean and free of soap/detergent; then rub down with dry towel and let air dry).

Works for me; I prefer Woolite for Darks, makes me feel good if nothing else and I've not heard of anyone else having issues doing it this way.

 

[99stanger]

Dont use Woolite on suede, the detergent will just sit in the fibers as it would with carpet unless you extract it. As a result, the fibers will just become sticky and attract more dirt. Woolite also has brighteners in it.

Woolite is the known best cleaner for the alcantra, I have been using since I got my cobra and it seems to do the trick.

 

[TRIPLEBLK03]

so a lil woolite(diluted) and a damp wash cloth?

 

[TRIPLEBLK03]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/search.php?searchid=4428220

this came up no matches found:shrug:

 

[sonicblu03]

I use woolite dilluted as well with warm water. Never had any issues. Just don't soak the seat and you should be fine.

 

[gt03mustang]

These links may help...

Leather seats with suede help. - Autopia.org
What are you guys using for suede? - Autopia.org
What's the best product to clean/maintain a suede headliner? - Autopia.org
http://www.alcantara.com/en/experience/manutenzione/pdf/manuale_eng.pdf

Basically what Im saying is Woolite is meant to be rinse out, completely. If its not, than like I said it will cause problems.

 

[hoofbeat]

:beer:I,ve used a 7/1 water to Woolite mix on my Cobra since new June of 2002 and seats look like new. Spray the seats lightly with the mix,wipe the seats with a damp cotton towel until clean. Then use a dry towel to wipe dry to finish the cleaning. Then vacuum.

 

[terminutter03]

:beer:I,ve used a 7/1 water to Woolite mix on my Cobra since new June of 2002 and seats look like new. Spray the seats lightly with the mix,wipe the seats with a damp cotton towel until clean. Then use a dry towel to wipe dry to finish the cleaning. Then vacuum.

really???

 

[mixxer]

It is true if not rinsed well enough it will attract dirt.

 

[mixxer]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/shownshine-saloon-190/535459-alcantera-cleaning.html

 

[Juztang]

Another vote for Woolite. You can also just use a damp microfiber. You don't want to get the fabric too wet, if so, it can lose its softness and get stiff feeling.

 

[jbrown1238]

I am a freak about never letting it get dirty in the first place. A while back I had an issue with a spot of blood on the passenger seat. I thought it was toast. I had planned on replacing that section of material or purchasing the bottom cover. I tried everything and as a last resort used Resolve Carpet Spot Cleaner. To my amazement it took it completely out and left the material looking and feeling the same as the surrounding panels.