Stains in Velour Seats ( 2010 Corolla )

[Ashlee@ADTR_MD]

Hey everyone,

Need some help here! I steamed the seats of a 2010 Corolla S, apparently stains didn't come all the way out. I used Folex and agitated areas with brush, terry cloth etc. Customer said stains are still there. Is there any other product or rotation I should be doing? Going over there again today to see what else I can do... Please help me out !!

Thanks and Happy Detailing! :)

[A-train]

Duragloss 451 Velour and carpet cleaner or Sprayway Auto Care Velour Shampoo. I've only used the 451 but have heard good things about the Sprayway brand.


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[rider9195]

Ashlee, try this method.

Vacuum, spray Folex on spots, agitate, steam, re vacuum to take out the grime. Then repeat that if necessary. It has worked for me recently.

[richy]

Try the a/m method as you have everything on hand you need already. I've used the DG product too with good results. (Dude...you need a steamer, LOL).

[Ashlee@ADTR_MD]

Awesome! Thanks guys!! I will be looking into the duragloss for sure! And I will try the vac agitate steam method! I hope this does the trick!!! :/

[Mike Phillips]

If you can, take some before and after pictures...


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[Ashlee@ADTR_MD]

Most definitely!! I'm still learning how to work the camera haha but I'll take a bunch. Lol

[cleanmycorolla]

I have the same car, I use APC (optimum or megs) for most duties. If not I use Folex or Spot Shot. They seem to take heavy dirt and crud out after my dog jumps in the back seat after his visit to the park!

edit: forgot I agitate with a brush or microfiber, I will then pull out the wet dry vac and give it a good vaccuum, usually that does the trick.

[kmsdetailing]

I just invested in the MYTEE 100 and just tried it out. Once I let the water drain, it was disgusting to see. It was all brown and dark.

If the hot water extractor is not practical yet, I purchased a steamer for about $120.00 and will use that to speed things up. I will also use it to do some engine detailing.

The Detailer's Pro makes a great pre extractor spray. I sprayed it on several stains and let it sit for five minutes, as recommended, and then agitated with a brush and hot water. Worked great.

Good luck.

[Mobile detail]

A guy at the body shop used mineral spirts on a stain on his honda. He did it right in front of me. It was after I steamed and extracted his seats and these red stains wouldn't come up. Holy crap it actually worked. I was beyond scared and couldn't believe it. Sufice to say, try it with caution and test a hidden spot first but damn if it didn't take that red/orange stain right out. I dunno

[Ashlee@ADTR_MD]

Awesomeeee!!! I love all the replies guys!! I definetly appreciate all of you posting! I did a few passes on seat again today. With a a/m above. Rotation was Folex let sit for a minute then agitated then steamed lastly vaccummed and repeated these steps. Stains seemed to have come out but seat was still a wee bit damp so let it sit and dry up a bit from sun didn't see any stains still!! Hopefully this method worked and this nightmare staining is GONE! Oh, I took photos aswell. Will post as in the am sometime :) thanks again everyone! :) you all are my Hero's hehe!