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Bill1234
08-22-2016, 10:08 AM
Was working on an suv earlier and was cleaning what you would call vinyl truck seats from around 2004. I tried some less powerful cleaners with no avail to then step it up to an apc at 10 to 1. It kinda helped but not really. I was wondering if there are any other cleaners you recommend? I heard 1z interior is good, chemical guys leather is as well as meguiars super degreaser. Any ideas on these three?

Mantilgh
08-22-2016, 10:28 AM
I have had 3D Orange 88 Citrus Degreaser succeed where other cleaners were not working well enough.

3D Orange 88 Citrus Degreaser 128 oz. (http://www.autogeek.net/3d-orange-88-refill.html)

Bill1234
08-22-2016, 10:34 AM
I was using simple green at 10:1 and massaging it in for it to be wiped off with no luck

mwoolfso
08-22-2016, 10:43 AM
Megs APC+ and Optimum PowerClean are much better APC's than anything you could get off the shelf.

Zep Degreaser will likely work better with a reasonable dilution since you mentioned an OTC product. Secondly, aside from carpet material you never want your interior seats to have APC "massaged in" for long, so make sure you always follow-up with a fabric protectant of some kind. Otherwise, you will likely shorten the life of the fabric.

BMW435
08-22-2016, 10:44 AM
Maybe dilute what your using a little less. What tool are you using to agitate it? Maybe try a more aggressive tool as well. Another good APC is Optimum Powerclean.

LSNAutoDetailing
08-22-2016, 12:01 PM
Pinnacle Leather Cleaner. (http://www.autogeek.net/pinrubvincle.html)

It's all I use. It's amazing.

AJS
08-22-2016, 01:48 PM
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+1 To CG Leather Cleaner, its fast and works well with a small dish scrub pad

Bill1234
08-22-2016, 01:55 PM
How are optimum pc and which meguiars apc should I look at for leather? Cg in a gallon is expensive

High Caliber
08-22-2016, 02:14 PM
I've used Optimum No Rinse on leather works great if that doesn't cut it I use Pinnacle Leather and Vinyl or Sonax Leather foam, and in some cases like your's I'd pair those products with my steamer.

Bill1234
08-22-2016, 02:29 PM
I've used Optimum No Rinse on leather works great if that doesn't cut it I use Pinnacle Leather and Vinyl or Sonax Leather foam, and in some cases like your's I'd pair those products with my steamer.

I do not have access to a steamer but I use brushes and microfiber. Opti powerclean, meguiars apc plus I have to look at. CG leather is still on my radar but my god is it expensive for a gallon.

AJS
08-22-2016, 02:33 PM
I do not have access to a steamer but I use brushes and microfiber. Opti powerclean, meguiars apc plus I have to look at. CG leather is still on my radar but my god is it expensive for a gallon.

start wirh 16oz and see how you like it

Bill1234
08-22-2016, 02:38 PM
start wirh 16oz and see how you like it

used cg leather and liked it but then stopped buying it

AJS
08-22-2016, 04:35 PM
used cg leather and liked it but then stopped buying it

Oh

GSKR
08-22-2016, 04:54 PM
I have the chemical guys leather cleaner and really don't care for it.ultima gel works pretty good on moderately dirty leather or coated leather and smells clean.I have a back up product for leather if ultima does not perform.

lane5515
08-22-2016, 05:09 PM
CarPro Inside (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-inside-interior-cleaner.html)

Undiluted and work in with brush or mf towel. Wipe off residue with damp mf.