Interior stain
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Tega Cay SC
Interior stain
I have a light oak interior in a 2001. I have a stain on the leather were the dark colored dye from my belt must have rubbed off on the leather. I have tried Maguiar's leather cleaner, mild soap and a damp rag, even Fantastic, nothing worked. The leather is no brusied just stained. Help. :confused:
Thanks form all the hints but none have worked. I am getting the seat reupolstered then putting on seat covers.
[Modified by tmazak, 3:09 PM 10/28/2003]
Thanks form all the hints but none have worked. I am getting the seat reupolstered then putting on seat covers.
[Modified by tmazak, 3:09 PM 10/28/2003]
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: North Royalton, OH
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: Interior stain (tmazak)
Are you close to a shoe repair? I have found a local one near me to be very knowledgeable regarding leather, and he has helped me with some repairs to my own seats. I would imagine a light application of a solvent would do the trick, but I don't want to guess what that solvent might be. Strong enough to remove the leather dye you applied from your belt, but weak enough to not ruin your tan leather...
Team Owner
Joined: May 2003
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
Re: Interior stain (tmazak)
I had it happen, I used armor all protectant..I had to scrape at the area to get it off. I took a paper towel and put my finger inside and scraped with the nail. That got rid of most, if not all of it.
If you find a better cleaner let me know !
If you find a better cleaner let me know !
Cruising
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Richardson, Texas
Re: Interior stain (tmazak)
I HAVE HAD A FEW STAINS IN THE PAST, EVEN INK FROM A PEN, AND I USED " ORANGE PEEL OIL " IN A LITTLE BOTTLE I GOT AT THE GROCERY STORE ON THE CLEANING ISLE. I JUST RUBBED IT ON, WAITED A MINUTE AND WIPPED IT OFF, AND NO MORE STAIN. HOPE THIS HELPS, GOOD LUCK!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Arlington VA
Re: Interior stain (tmazak)
I know you are in a tough spot. I agree with the member who recommended going to the leather repairman and asking them for advice. You might try two different products I have used with success in the past. First, try some Lexol cleaner in the orange bottle. This stuff is great for removing dirt and conditioning the leather but not sure it will work on a dye stain. Next, try using some lighter fluid, the kind you get in the grocery store. I use Rosinol or Zippo. This is nothing more than Naptha solvent which is commonly used to clean furniture finishes. This should not damage the leather. This makes a great all purpose solvent for tar removal, interior shoe scuffs, etc. Try a test spot first to make sure. :smash:
