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08-02-2007, 01:00 PM
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EOC Rank: Oxygen
2010
4WD EX 5AT
Royal Blue Pearl (RBP) 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: midwest
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Fabric cleaner
I need to clean the seats of my new (to me) 2005 Element. There are some stains on one of the seats and I'm not sure what product to use safely on them. Any input would be appreciated!! Thanks!
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08-02-2007, 01:20 PM
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EOC Rank: Oxygen
2003
Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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08-02-2007, 03:09 PM
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EOC Rank: Hydrogen
2003
4WD EX AT
Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Round Hill, VA
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NO! - don't use any solvent-based cleaner on your seats. The manufacturer of the water-resistant fabric expressly states that will do more harm than anything. Do a search of the forums and you'll find several threads that talk about the same thing.
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08-02-2007, 04:00 PM
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EOC Rank: Oxygen
2003
Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Jul 2005
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I've used it many times without any problems. Not using ANY solvents is just a catch-all for liability concerns.
Also, since water is the "universal solvent", what does that say? I'm just sharing my proven method that works well for me. It's effective and keeps my at time extremely filthy interior looking clean and new. Last edited by Sparman; 08-02-2007 at 04:08 PM. |
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08-04-2007, 05:35 PM
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EOC Rank: Oxygen
2004
4WD EXS AT
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newnan, GA
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Non-chlorinated brake cleaner worked for me. It got out a grease stain that even a steam cleaner couldn't get out and I haven't had any problems.
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09-18-2007, 01:44 PM
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EOC Rank: Hydrogen
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4WD EX MT
Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) Join Date: Aug 2004
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The fabric used on the seats is called FXC. It is designed to resist dirt and other such crud. For most spills (pop, chocolate, sandwiches), they recommend using 1 part clothes detergent to 9 parts water. It is truly amazing how those seats clean up. I would wet the whole seat panel or you may get some water marks between the cleaned and uncleaned part of the seat. After washing, rinse well with a wet cloth (don't soak it though unless you want to wait quite a while for it to dry).
I have an FXC data sheet that explains how to clean different kinds of spillsl. I will try to find the source so I can direct you. Perry Proud owner of a Galapogos Green 2004 EX |
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09-18-2007, 03:51 PM
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EOC Rank: Oxygen
2010
4WD EX 5AT
Royal Blue Pearl (RBP)
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Thanks Perry.....I appreciate your input. I still have not tried to clean the stains. I bought my Element used, so I'm not sure what is on the seat. It only seems to be on the driver's seat. I really want to get it cleaned up. It's left a kind of white-ish faded looking stain. Thanks for any help...
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09-25-2007, 02:57 PM
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Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) 
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A bucket and a rag are your best friend for cleaning the E inside and out.
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09-26-2007, 02:12 PM
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EOC Rank: Hydrogen
2003
4WD EX AT
Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Round Hill, VA
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Cross-posting instructions in case someone misses them in the old thread:
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10-23-2007, 02:21 PM
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EOC Rank: Hydrogen
2003
4WD EX AT
Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) 
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Liked your info here...I just purchased a GGM (Galapagos Green Metalic) 2003 EX....I was complaining that i was sorry I didn't get the black one...but the color is growing on me. Does the 2004 have the grey & green interior as well. It's hard to dress up...Pictures?? Fieldcat |
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