| STL WRX | 06-01-2006 10:18 PM |
Want your STI seats clean?
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In a quest to see what works best on the STI seats I have tried Blue Coral and Tuff Stuff. Both work great but it still don't bring up the mashed in dirt that's in the perforation of the Suede or whatever the blue material is. So today I see DuPont Teflon Carpet/Upholstery cleaner, it's almost $5 a spray bottle and well it's made by DuPont so you cant go wrong! I came home vacuumed the seats and went at it. The directions say to soak liberally and by god I did, and since this is a pump spray with liquid instead of a spray foam the soapy liquid gets down into the perforation holes instead of the other cleaners that are a spray foam that just sits on top of the fabric and over sprays everywhere when you spray it. I let the cleaner sit for about 10 mins, more than the 2-3 that's recommended. Next I took a white microfiber towel (so I can see the dirt on the towel) and rubbed from front to back going only in one direction. The more I wiped the blacker the white towel got! After the initial wiping I took a second clean microfiber towel and blotted up anything soap that's left. Looking at the seats now I cannot believe how clean they are, they look brand new! The cleaner lifted the dirt that was embedded into the perforations and well I am just amazed. Also with the Teflon it is supposed to prevent stains and keep cleaning easier. I would recommend this to anyone with STI seats that need some TLC (tender loving cleaning). Oh and it smells good too!
[IMG]http://www.carcare.dupont.com/images/products/Cleaner_bg.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE]DuPont� Teflon� Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner is the only carpet and upholstery cleaner with unique Teflon� finish protectors. It leaves an invisible non-stick barrier that helps keep your carpet cleaner longer by resisting re-soiling. It also contains tough stain removers designed to take out grease, grime, dust and other tough stains.[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://www.carcare.dupont.com/images/products/Cleaner_bg.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE]DuPont� Teflon� Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner is the only carpet and upholstery cleaner with unique Teflon� finish protectors. It leaves an invisible non-stick barrier that helps keep your carpet cleaner longer by resisting re-soiling. It also contains tough stain removers designed to take out grease, grime, dust and other tough stains.[/QUOTE]
| plucebo | 06-01-2006 11:28 PM |
This is exactly the kind of stuff I've been looking for.
| STL WRX | 06-01-2006 11:37 PM |
I got it at Advance Auto and I have seen it at Wal-Mart.
| sizzflair | 06-02-2006 10:02 AM |
pics of before and after?
| TKRbeast | 06-02-2006 10:52 AM |
fantastic! will buy a bottle as well. thanks for the write up.
| only1agam | 06-02-2006 10:59 AM |
thanks for the write up.. ill get soem for the WRX to just clean it even tho i dont have STI seats
| klattery | 06-02-2006 11:14 AM |
Did you take the seat covers off?
| STL WRX | 06-02-2006 01:10 PM |
[QUOTE=sizzflair] pics of before and after? [/QUOTE]
I never even thought about this... Just imagine before the bottom of the drivers seat being a dingy brownish blue color. Now imagine new STI seats... there yah go :D
[QUOTE=klattery] Did you take the seat covers off? [/QUOTE]
No that's not necessary at all... I doubt anyone would want to take the covers off of the seats just to clean them. Plus it would be easier anyway to leave them on the seat.
I need to go outside and vacuum them since they are dry too! :banana:
I never even thought about this... Just imagine before the bottom of the drivers seat being a dingy brownish blue color. Now imagine new STI seats... there yah go :D
[QUOTE=klattery] Did you take the seat covers off? [/QUOTE]
No that's not necessary at all... I doubt anyone would want to take the covers off of the seats just to clean them. Plus it would be easier anyway to leave them on the seat.
I need to go outside and vacuum them since they are dry too! :banana:
| Tibfighter | 07-25-2006 10:41 PM |
This stuff looks amazing, I just can't find it around here. Everybody seems to sell the other Du Pont cleaning products, but not this one. :( Thanks for the thread anyways. :)
| mikecoscia | 07-25-2006 11:05 PM |
I just use those sticky rollers you use to get lint off your clothes. Works great unless your seats are really bad.
| STi-JDM | 07-26-2006 12:10 AM |
w00t... going to try this soon :D thanks dude..
| beastSTI | 07-26-2006 12:15 AM |
When I first saw the title, I thought you made your seats light blue with bleach... LoL. Awesome job :)
| AWD>FWD | 07-26-2006 02:41 AM |
Hmm...I saw this stuff at the store and was skeptical, but now I will have to try it to get out a pesky stain in the backseat of the WRX...damn rude passengers and their food that I tell them not to eat...
| jefmcc | 07-26-2006 11:46 AM |
I don't know how well the cleaner works, but the Teflon bit is just a marketing gimmick.
[url]http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52481&highlight=dupont[/url]
[url]http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52481&highlight=dupont[/url]
| bigworm | 07-27-2006 02:19 AM |
i just picked up some stuff as well really easy to use ...harder to get and more expensive.
| ProdriveRex | 07-27-2006 09:24 AM |
I use their complete line of product. ALL of them. they all great.
| eviltuna7 | 07-27-2006 11:26 AM |
so this stuff is safe to use on the alcantara?
| wrb2006sti | 07-27-2006 11:15 PM |
i just use diluted woolite works great i first used it on my type r then my 03 si with alcantara seat material. this stuff looks to work well for the topic starter too. i guess i clean my seats monthly so they never have a chance to get that dirty
| Dynobyte | 07-27-2006 11:29 PM |
how does the teflon affect the lateral grip of the seats? were you nonsticking to the seat in turns?
| epaplia | 08-09-2006 07:04 PM |
Cool i'll have to go buy a bottle of this. (or maybe two).. :p
| OnlyInAJeep24 | 08-09-2006 07:08 PM |
[QUOTE=Dynobyte]how does the teflon affect the lateral grip of the seats? were you nonsticking to the seat in turns?[/QUOTE]
:banana:
LOL
:banana:
LOL
| tom1986ca | 08-09-2006 08:21 PM |
awesome. i have tried their tire shine and it works great, the water beads up on the tires like they have rain-x on em and it lasts forever. if their fabric cleaner stuff is anything like the tire stuff, im sold.
| WR^2X | 08-12-2006 05:50 PM |
I [i]finally[/i] found this stuff at Meijer, after looking at Walmart, Advance Auto, Ace Hardware, and Target. Only $3.99/bottle. I'm going to try it out tonight or tomorrow... After 2+ years, my seats could use a good cleaning.
| WR^2X | 08-12-2006 06:46 PM |
Holy crap!! :eek:
The brownish-white "WRX" and cherry blossom brown "STi" on my floormats are white and cherry blossom red again! I guess my seats really weren't that dirty though. They look better, but not a huge improvement.
The brownish-white "WRX" and cherry blossom brown "STi" on my floormats are white and cherry blossom red again! I guess my seats really weren't that dirty though. They look better, but not a huge improvement.
| BryanH | 08-12-2006 08:04 PM |
I use a pressure washer and skip any solvents on my floor mats and they look like the day I bought them. You would be SHOCKED at how much dirt is down in the pile of your floormats.
As for the STI seats (I have a set in my 03 wagon) I use Tuff stuff for light cleaning...but I do it so often that it never gets bad.
As for the STI seats (I have a set in my 03 wagon) I use Tuff stuff for light cleaning...but I do it so often that it never gets bad.
| 0BlueSTi4 | 08-12-2006 10:20 PM |
[QUOTE=AWD>FWD]Hmm...I saw this stuff at the store and was skeptical, but now I will have to try it to get out a pesky stain in the backseat of the WRX...damn rude passengers and their food that I tell them not to eat...[/QUOTE]
just carry a shotgun in the trunk and as soon as they start eating just shoot them in the head...than use dupont teflon cleaner to clean the blood...works for me every time! :lol:
just carry a shotgun in the trunk and as soon as they start eating just shoot them in the head...than use dupont teflon cleaner to clean the blood...works for me every time! :lol:
| Dynobyte | 08-13-2006 12:16 AM |
[QUOTE=0BlueSTi4]just carry a shotgun in the trunk and as soon as they start eating just shoot them in the head...than use dupont teflon cleaner to clean the blood...works for me every time! :lol:[/QUOTE]
sometimes it's easier to clean up all the brains and stuff than it is to convince them to stop eating
sometimes it's easier to clean up all the brains and stuff than it is to convince them to stop eating
| WR^2X | 08-13-2006 12:17 AM |
[QUOTE=Dynobyte]sometimes it's easier to clean up all the brains and stuff than it is to convince them to stop eating[/QUOTE]And it saves you time in the future, because you never have to deal with them eating in your car again.
| 0BlueSTi4 | 08-13-2006 03:53 AM |
[QUOTE=Dynobyte]sometimes it's easier to clean up all the brains and stuff than it is to convince them to stop eating[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=WR^2X]And it saves you time in the future, because you never have to deal with them eating in your car again.[/QUOTE]
exactly my point! :devil:
[QUOTE=WR^2X]And it saves you time in the future, because you never have to deal with them eating in your car again.[/QUOTE]
exactly my point! :devil:
| ThisizBrian | 08-13-2006 04:13 AM |
what do you recommend to clean the cloth (recaro) seats with?
| indelible | 04-04-2007 01:50 PM |
bumping this thread because now you can get this for free! (after rebate)
[url]http://www.carcare.dupont.com/promo/documents/CarCareUS_0307.pdf[/url]
[url]http://www.carcare.dupont.com/promo/documents/CarCareUS_0307.pdf[/url]
| iceburgslim | 04-04-2007 02:03 PM |
Woolite & H2O > "Teflon"
| _sti_05 | 04-06-2007 02:03 AM |
this stuff is hard to find here in brownsville. Ive tried autozone,advanced and o'reillys. Also walmart. nothing. Need one more place.
| ibpis300 | 04-06-2007 03:05 AM |
good stuff
| V6TurboTA | 04-06-2007 03:07 AM |
Teflon causes cancer. Yaaaaaaaaaay!!!
| sadRS | 04-06-2007 09:25 AM |
I will deff be picking this up tonight along with more clay bar.
| Tibfighter | 04-06-2007 09:30 AM |
I haven't been able to find this anywhere in BC, so I finally gave up and ordered some off of eBay. :) Can't wait to try it out.
| SplatZ400 | 04-06-2007 09:56 AM |
thank you.
| dalvenja | 04-06-2007 04:37 PM |
[QUOTE=V6TurboTA;17625585]Teflon causes cancer. Yaaaaaaaaaay!!![/QUOTE]
In correct doses so does everything else on this planet :p
In correct doses so does everything else on this planet :p
| flazz | 04-06-2007 04:44 PM |
has anyone tried 303's cleaner? i spilled some caf� latte on my sand colored OBS seat, blue coral took it mostly out but there is a hint of the stain.
| z00maz00m | 03-04-2008 09:00 PM |
Material Made by Alcantara
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Check out the cleaning instructions there.
[URL]http://world.alcantara.com/newsite/americas/index.html[/URL]
[URL]http://world.alcantara.com/newsite/americas/index.html[/URL]
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