legacyshawn Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 This would be the first REAL interior clean job I did on my "newly" purchased 08' 3.0R Limited. With the beige seats, I noticed dark creases forming on the vinyl edges of the seats and the leather inserts were becoming shinny and darkened with grime. I felt so motivated I then did it on the parents Benz. I used a crappy Shark brand Fabric Steamer (for ironing) and throw a towel over the head and mannnnn did that work wonders on the leather. I ended up with 2 brown towels once I was done. AND THAT'S JUST THE LEATHER INSERTS! I didn't use it on the vinyl trim and sides because it seamed like it was destroying the vinyl. Instead I made a concoction of warm water, degreaser, all purpose cleaner concentrate, and a couple drops of Woolite. With my spray bottle I just misted and scrubbed with a soft brush and then wiped clean with a clean towel. Conditioned the leather with Meguiars Leather Conditioner and the vinyl/plastic trim and vinyl parts on the seat with Armor All Protectant (Matte finish). I'm so taken away how effective the steamer was with a towel over it. No chemicals, no damage, just that factory matte bright look of the leather returned. I'm going to do this on my parents 2000 Toyota Avalon! I forgot pictures but when I do the Toyota I will give you all a pictorial update! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyshawn Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Just finished the Toyota. Went through 3 Towels... Blackened on both sides. http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag113/shabbasi/124AEBCB-7D4F-4D08-929E-0DB9E7A58EC2_zps33vv1lbz.jpg The brighter, less shiny part is the restored leather. It is not necessary to condition but I did anyways with Meguiar's. Oil and grime creates a hard shiny layer on the leather that eventually cracks. When that cracks, it can make deeper cracks through the leather. All that is necessary to upkeep the processed leather in cars is to clean that layer away. The steam did wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasa Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Wow! Impressive! I need to do this on my GT. So you just put a towel over the head of a steamer and that's it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyshawn Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yup!! It came out looking better on my leggy and the parents Benz. Those seats from the gray leather of the Toyota hadn't been cleaned since 2004.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Psss, Try Shine Supply Solution. diluted correctly it is the best interior cleaner I have ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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