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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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So I just traded someone for a pair of Orange leather seats (power/heated)

I am looking for some tips on how to bring them up to like new quality (if possible). I have used cleaning wipes, and the Meguiars cleaning lotion and foam. Nothing really seems to work, so I was curious if you guys had any suggestions that will help get that "black" stain off of the seats. I know its just from being sat in and whatnot, but I would like to try and remove it.

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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i have cleaned leather with goo gone .

the creases were the hardest . but got the black spots out ..

but you have to be carefull not to leave it on too long or it will start to lift the leather as well ..

what i would do .. is:
moisten all the stains with something like armor all And let it sit ..to soften up the dirt ..

once you can move the dirt around a lil with your finger .. take a damp rag.

with a damp rag .. apply goo gone to the damp rag .and scrub the dirt off

then imediately take a second damp rag to wipe off excess goo gone ..

just my 2 cents..
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I like to use a mild degreaser, brush or rag, and leather conditioner/cleaner when I clean leather.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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i tend to stay away with any type of degreasers on the burnt orange. It actually takes out the orange out of it. I have had good luck with my Lexol two step cleaner. One is a cleaner, one is a conditioner. I've tried a few on my burnt orange, and this is the only one that cleans the leather, stitching, etc on it.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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any other ideas ?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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I use Zaino 2 step cleaner and conditioner. It works pretty well.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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Lexol is the only thing I'll use on mine......
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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damp microfiber towel + bar soap (like dial) (rub the bar soap on to the towel and wipe/rub your seats), then leather conditioner, and then top it with whatever product you like that gives it the clean finish.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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finally someone with the same problem as me

People thought i was crazy when i was telling them my Orange seats have a black tint to them.

I used the meguiers leather cleaner and it didnt help much.

VoBoy- u have bar soap on ur seats an it works good?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Spinneybeck and Leatherique are also really good leather conditioners and cleaners. They even have special dye matched cleaners and colors in case your seats look worn out, cracked, etc.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Eth
Spinneybeck and Leatherique are also really good leather conditioners and cleaners. They even have special dye matched cleaners and colors in case your seats look worn out, cracked, etc.
where do you acquire these ?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Woolite liquid laundry detergent mixed 1:10 (1 part woolite, 10 parts water). Mist the leather, then use a soft brush to lather it up and wipe dry with a terry towel. Then apply your fav leather conditioner (I like pb's natural look, or for OTC, Turlte Wax leather cleaner/conditioner).

Note: I used to detail professionally, and the above works, and works well.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin07Z
Woolite liquid laundry detergent mixed 1:10 (1 part woolite, 10 parts water). Mist the leather, then use a soft brush to lather it up and wipe dry with a terry towel. Then apply your fav leather conditioner (I like pb's natural look, or for OTC, Turlte Wax leather cleaner/conditioner).

Note: I used to detail professionally, and the above works, and works well.
Will this remove the black stain he mentioned? I have the same black stain... previous owner wore a belt that he must have had some black crap on. I'd love to get it off my seat.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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^^^ can someone answer the last question
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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ill bump this even tho its a old topic cause i want that black stain out of my orange seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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will the above methods also work on the blue dye from denim? my jeans have left quite a bit of blue on the bolsters.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Try the lexol cleaner it works very well
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoiled Z
Try the lexol cleaner it works very well

will do
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