I've got Alpaca leather, and very nice it is to. Every now and then I give it a clean with Gliptone leather cleaner and any ingrained dirt (including any dye transfer from denim) comes off, leaving it looking great.
Unfortuntately the same can't be said for the vinyl side/front panels on the seat base.
In common with most manufacturers these days LR only apply leather to the facings, not the side panels. These are leather-look vinyl instead. Over time some denim dye transfer has taken place and nothing seems to shift it.
Anyone got any suggestions for products that I can try? I've got a small tear (about 5mm) in the vinyl too, so if I can't get it cleaned I may see if I can get it retrimmed in leather to match the seat facing, as it seems a lot harder wearing than the vinyl.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
Auto Glym fabric shampoo ( light green lable) seems to shift most muck for me.
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25th Mar 2008 2:41 pm
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I have exactly the same problem... I got rid of my blue stains by fitting Waterproof seat covers..
Now I cant see the stain Duncan
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It's odd, there's an interview with the head of interior materials at LR in this month's LRM and they make reference to preventing dye transfer to leather being an "industry challenge". My experience suggests you can clean the dye out of leather but that the vinyl they use is a problem.
May see if I can get hold of an email address for the lady in question and ask for her suggestions on cleaning. I'm surprised that this side panel isn't leather, as it gets a hard time from the driver getting in and out. This is the same part of the seat that was wearing so badly on the cloth seats that were replaced under warranty.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
25th Mar 2008 2:58 pm
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Why dont you just keep the backless chaps on that you usually wear? "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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Not a good idea if your missus is handing out the indigestion tablets I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
25th Mar 2008 3:47 pm
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NoDo$h wrote:
Not a good idea if your missus is handing out the indigestion tablets
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25th Mar 2008 3:49 pm
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25th Mar 2008 3:57 pm
cherokee
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Going back 30 40 years I always used a Brillo Pad
on the older cars I had including 3.4 Mk 2 Jag 3.8
S Type they where leather Ford Zodiak that was
plasticky material all came up like new no scratches
dip Brillo in hot water work it with thumb and finger
till it suds up gently rub in circular movements,
rinse with warm water and clean cloth. Try a small
area first, worth a try! best O luck.Always walk behind a Shooter and
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26th Mar 2008 1:07 pm
Ken
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Brillo pad
26th Mar 2008 1:27 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I got a black band on my leather faced Alpaca!!
It's from my leather trouser belt.
Thought this had taken the colour out of the Alpaca.
Never tried to clean it.
But would leather cleaner remove it?🏴
It got all my Alpaca LEATHER looking like new but struggles with the denim on the vinyl, hence my original post.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
26th Mar 2008 1:42 pm
cherokee
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Ken wrote:
Brillo pad
Yes Brillo pad, Try it on something that doesn't
show or matter.Always walk behind a Shooter and
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26th Mar 2008 2:01 pm
mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
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The trick to vinyl is to warm it up using hot water and then try and shift the stain using detergent or other cleaner. This reduces the bond between the molecular structure and tends to "release" the stain more readily. Gentle rubbing and persistence should shift the stain...What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
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A few ideas to try then. Thanks folks, will report back I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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