vimfeuago Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hello everyone, I’m new here so please be gentle. I’ve got a 1986 Carrera 3.2 with black cloth interior with the word Porsche repeated across the seat. I’d like to clean them but I’m really unsure what to use. They aren’t filthy I just haven’t cleaned them in the 15 years I’ve had the car. Any suggestions? Thanks. UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Welcome! Where have you been for the last 15 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 If you want them cleaning thoroughly, I’d suggest a professional car detailer. That way, both the seats and carpets could be done using hot water extraction and won’t be left soaking wet. On the other hand, most car accessory shops will sell DIY upholstery shampoo that you spray on and wipe off yourself. just don’t use anything that leaves a residue, or it’ll make them get dirty again very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimfeuago Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks for the responses. I have an auto glym cleaning kit and a hot water wash upholstery cleaner but one seems too fierce and the other not enough. My interior is mint so I’m was interested in other people’s experiences before I start. I've been following this site from the day I bought my car but I had a bad experience on a Volvo forum which put me off for a very long time. All I asked was “would an Amazon estate make a good daily driver?”. I got so much stick that I never went on again. Oh and it does as I still drive it now almost 13 years later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 G101 is an amazing all-purpose cleaner - I would suggest trying that on your seats. It really is incredible stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The wet system you have will be the best. Not the best time of the year to being doing it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieB911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 G101 unless diluted is very strong for interiors. I would use something like maguiars all purpose cleaner, diluted 10-1 and a soft bristle brush to agitate the fabric. Then extract with a wet vac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, JamieB911 said: G101 unless diluted is very strong for interiors. I would use something like maguiars all purpose cleaner, diluted 10-1 and a soft bristle brush to agitate the fabric. Then extract with a wet vac. You have to dilute it correctly to use it. At the right dilution it is the best interior cleaner I have ever used. I wouldn't waste my money on anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Well done on the Amazon, great looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 22 hours ago, vimfeuago said: Hello everyone, I’m new here so please be gentle. I’ve got a 1986 Carrera 3.2 with black cloth interior with the word Porsche repeated across the seat. I’d like to clean them but I’m really unsure what to use. They aren’t filthy I just haven’t cleaned them in the 15 years I’ve had the car. Any suggestions? Thanks. UK. Welcome and great to see another Bad News fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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