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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Martin_1962 on 29 May 2007, 18:01:59

Title: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 May 2007, 18:01:59
I just can't get mine clean, tried washing up liquid, Flash and meths, any ideas anyone?
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Danny on 29 May 2007, 18:12:48
i'm guessing they're leather

do you know what it is that's marked it?

high vis jackets mark seats, as does new denim!

i need my driver's seat too

if the seats are leather, ask in a shoe shop what they recommend for cleaning leather shoes, even though its a different leather they might have something worth trying
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 May 2007, 18:15:18
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i'm guessing they're leather

do you know what it is that's marked it?

high vis jackets mark seats, as does new denim!

i need my driver's seat too

if the seats are leather, ask in a shoe shop what they recommend for cleaning leather shoes, even though its a different leather they might have something worth trying


Aghhh


No the back of the seat backs - used the VAX on the front!

Ingrained dirt in the plastic grain
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: JasonH on 29 May 2007, 18:50:04
Foot scuffs were my problem.

Got most out with white spirit and lots of elbow grease - but not great. Tried some plastic trim cleaner but not much use. Haven't tried WD40 that's quite a good cleaner sometimes.
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Pitchfork on 29 May 2007, 19:05:27
Try the aerosol 'foaming cleanser' used to clean computer equipment
That should clean the plastic
IW
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 May 2007, 19:14:23
I'll try white spirit tomorrow night, failing that I'll try to find some computer cleaner
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: hol666 on 29 May 2007, 19:15:40
 :o don't try that cillit bang stuff, probably melt the plastic!!!!

I think halfrauds do something that'll do it, just can't remember what its called, sorry.  :(

That said, I have used something called Big Industrial Wipes, most decent decorators merchants sell 'em.  Pretty effective, just don't use of hard plastic or at least wipe off straight away with a clean cloth...  :-/
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: gizza on 29 May 2007, 22:42:52
you could try a produck called armoural (spelling may not be correct) from any good car spares shop, it has a little pic of a viking looking dude on it, cleaned the dash of my works transit a treat and that was stinking dirty typical white van
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: stevief on 30 May 2007, 13:29:59
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you could try a produck called armoural (spelling may not be correct) from any good car spares shop, it has a little pic of a viking looking dude on it, cleaned the dash of my works transit a treat and that was stinking dirty typical white van

Used this on mine at the weekend to get rid of the dirty scuff marks. There are different grades going from shiney to matt it's your choice.

Have you tried some neat Vax liquid and a soft brush?

Steve
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 May 2007, 14:02:11
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you could try a produck called armoural (spelling may not be correct) from any good car spares shop, it has a little pic of a viking looking dude on it, cleaned the dash of my works transit a treat and that was stinking dirty typical white van

Used this on mine at the weekend to get rid of the dirty scuff marks. There are different grades going from shiney to matt it's your choice.

Have you tried some neat Vax liquid and a soft brush?

Steve

Not yet but I had a wet bum this morning >:(
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: x25xe on 30 May 2007, 14:03:27
I have always found Autoglym interior shampoo to be most effective.  Cleaned up the interior of my Omega a treat!
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: The Barge Captain on 30 May 2007, 14:49:29
Maplin sell a foam cleaner in an aerosol.  Even works well on cloth seats / carpet.
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: miggy on 30 May 2007, 16:49:39
Autoglym everytime, works wonders on leather, plastic, cloth, used it for years, it is expensive but it does work.

 :y
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 May 2007, 18:42:39
Not another visit to Halfrauds ::)
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: miggy on 30 May 2007, 18:57:34
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Not another visit to Halfrauds ::)

The cleaning/waxing fanatic that i am, I get my stuff off the bay, cheaper than Halfords even with postage, I tend to buy the full valet packs as opposed to individual bottles.

 :y :y
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: donna-marie on 30 May 2007, 19:35:43
tried autoglym on mine, (leather cleaner) terrible very bad ingrain dirt, spilt some glass cleaner by accident, so glad i did. belter. if no class cleaner try white vinegar diluted with a little washup liquid. looks like new
Title: Re: Cleaning the seat backs
Post by: old cruiser on 30 May 2007, 19:38:45
As some of the other guys have said, forget the rest Use the best It's Autoglym Interior shampoo, works every time, Chris I ought to go and work for 'em ;D
Cheers Pete