I have white leather seats. I need help to get rid of blue jeans mark on my white leather seats. I try over the counter cleaner and zaino leather cleaner but no help. What chemical do you guys recommend to get rid of stain in white leather? Please no chemical that will damage the color of my leather.
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Harbison215
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dvong said:
try a mr. clean magic eraser but be sure to test for color safeness in an inconspicuous area.
at my family's dealership where i used to detail, it wasn't uncommon for us to get things like that out with some paint thinner on a rag. i don't recommend it because most people here are going to cry just reading about it but it did work very well if used properly. the trick is you only need to get a spot of thinner on the rag maybe the size of a nickle and lightly scrub out the mark, being careful not to touch any other part of the upholstery with the solvent.
there are a lot of ways to get it out but always check for color safeness in an inconspicuous area.
I have sand leather myself. After I picked up the car, I notice a smudge at home, and tried things such as woolite/water and Meguiar's Interior QD, but none worked.
According to my saleperson, detailer at the dealer was able to remove the smudge with carpet cleaner. Also he recommanded not to wipe, but dab them. Since they already removed it, I have not yet tried the method myself. You can try it, but make sure you test if it will cause discoloration first.
According to my saleperson, detailer at the dealer was able to remove the smudge with carpet cleaner. Also he recommanded not to wipe, but dab them. Since they already removed it, I have not yet tried the method myself. You can try it, but make sure you test if it will cause discoloration first.
Harbison215
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dvong said:
you should condition your leather after you clean it. this will keep it moisturized. i know that i always hit them blue jean stains with a very small amount of paint thinner on a rag (NEVER DIRECTLY ON THE LEATHER)....paint thinner is harsh so use some common sense if you decide to pursue this method. also, like i've been saying, test in an inconspicuous area. be sure to condition with a good leather conditioner afterward. im from northeast philly so i use a lot of ardex products...their 'leather perfect' is awesome.
judyb
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Please do not use a Magic Eraser we have just tested these extensively on leather. They sand the surface of the leather so will do damage to the finish which will then need replacing..
For dye transfer on leather you need to use a very strong detergent cleaner (Maxi Cleaner) which was specifically formulated for this problem on leather. If this does not work then the dye has moved too far into the finish on the leather and it will require stronger solvents to resolve. You can recolour if necessary once the surface residues have been removed. Maxi Cleaner has been thoroughly tested for this purpose.
Leather does not need 'conditioning' to keep it moisturized. Using water based products will do this.. On pale leathers you should use a protector which will inhibit the build up of dye transfer and make it easier to clean. Most 'conditioner' contain oils and/or waxes which will build up n the leather surface and attract more dirt which will help break down the finish.
Paint thinners is a solvent and so will remove the finish on the leather, this is OK if you replace the finish but will lead to problems if you don't.
Dvong the reason your leather is peeling is due to the products you have been using to try to resolve this. The finish will now need replacing otherwise it will leave the leather 'open' to further dirt and oils which will begin to deteriorate the leather itself.
For dye transfer on leather you need to use a very strong detergent cleaner (Maxi Cleaner) which was specifically formulated for this problem on leather. If this does not work then the dye has moved too far into the finish on the leather and it will require stronger solvents to resolve. You can recolour if necessary once the surface residues have been removed. Maxi Cleaner has been thoroughly tested for this purpose.
Leather does not need 'conditioning' to keep it moisturized. Using water based products will do this.. On pale leathers you should use a protector which will inhibit the build up of dye transfer and make it easier to clean. Most 'conditioner' contain oils and/or waxes which will build up n the leather surface and attract more dirt which will help break down the finish.
Paint thinners is a solvent and so will remove the finish on the leather, this is OK if you replace the finish but will lead to problems if you don't.
Dvong the reason your leather is peeling is due to the products you have been using to try to resolve this. The finish will now need replacing otherwise it will leave the leather 'open' to further dirt and oils which will begin to deteriorate the leather itself.
judyb
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The problem with dye transfer is that it begins to travel into the finish on the leather (re-dyeing) and if you do not use a cleaner that is strong enough to gently soften the finish and draw out the dye then your cleaning will not be successful. Using a bug sponge or a brush may make you scrub too hard and damage the finish whilst removing the dye from the finish. The longer the dye transfer has been on the leather the further into the finish it will travel and the harder it will be to remove. If you cannot remove all successfully with Maxi Cleaner then you will need to use solvent based products and this may require recolouring and/or refinishing.
The stronger the product the less agitation you should do and you need to let the product do the work. This is why we test products so rigourously and know which ones solve these type of problems.
Hope this helps
The stronger the product the less agitation you should do and you need to let the product do the work. This is why we test products so rigourously and know which ones solve these type of problems.
Hope this helps