normcloutier Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Can any fellow Canadians suggest a good upholstery shampoo? I had a new pair of jeans that turned my front seat blue. The dye has come off onto the seat. The seats have fabric protector on them so the dye should come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Can any fellow Canadians suggest a good upholstery shampoo? I had a new pair of jeans that turned my front seat blue. The dye has come off onto the seat. The seats have fabric protector on them so the dye should come off. Several weeks ago I asked the same question about dye on the leather seats on the "Ask a detailer" thread. Never did get an answer. I have used some Aero 303 to remove some of it, but am still looking for a good cleaner and protector to put on it. Do a Google or other internet search for "blue jean dye stains on car leather seats" and you will get all kinds of answers and suggestions. I was hoping one of the detailers who have posted on this forum might provide a magic bullet to solve and prevent this from happing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Honestly, that's one of those situations that as a detailer, you just try different things to see what works. Personally, I'd use Optimum cleaner (OPC) with my steamer and white terry towels. You're trying to remove a darker dye than the factory one. It's not easy. I believe the steamer would work as well as anything, but I've yet to have that situation, so I can't give a response based on experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Well said, Richy. Steam should do the trick, have to use WHITE terry towels. If not successful, then try other fabric cleaners, followed by steam, or at least a clear water wipedown, to remove any residue from the cleaners. Let dry completely, then vacuum. Afterwards, a spray fabric protectant might help, too. Edited December 18, 2012 by JOEHIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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