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Hokie335i
07-30-2014, 11:29 PM
Hey guys,
I have scheduled a detail this weekend to do a new lexus SUV. The owner is a tennis player and there is apparently quite a bit of sunscreen built up and dried in the car. Can anyone shed some light on how to get it out of leather and such? Will normal leather cleaners and brushes work? Any special products for it?

The owner asked specifically to take care of the sunscreen stains so I would like to make sure I have products on hand to take care of it. My mom's Audi has sunscreen stains but I normally clean them every couple weeks so they never build up and become an issue.
jamesboyy
07-30-2014, 11:39 PM
You may gonna have to open the leather by steam cleaning and if you dont have one use a very warm damp microfiber to wipe the material and while still warm take apc and agitate the trouble spots you may have to do this more than once but after cleaning just apply two coats of conditioner with five minute dry time inbetween
Hokie335i
07-30-2014, 11:48 PM
Sounds good, I'll try it. I don't have a steamer but think an iron with a steaming feature would work in a pinch??
jamesboyy
07-31-2014, 12:11 AM
While it sounds helpful its not best of you an iron for the fact that it burn you microfiber towel and the car seats its best if you use very warm water instead
Hokie335i
08-11-2014, 10:58 PM
Little update. I did the warm microfiber along with a leather cleaner and einszett deep plastic cleaner. Then finished with a conditioner. This is a before pic. It was bad. About 99% of it was removed. It could very barely be seen after and only in the right light. I asked 4 people and no one could see any leftover after cleaning which was good!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/jyzu2ave.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/aveby2eb.jpg

Finished car pic :) just did a simple wash, clay and wax
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/u3u4yba9.jpg
Kyle_Elantra
08-12-2014, 10:20 AM
How can you post those before pics without any afters?
Zelfiris
08-12-2014, 11:36 AM
How can you post those before pics without any afters?

:iagree:
Hokie335i
08-12-2014, 11:53 AM
:iagree:

Sadly, my dog came running through the garage and snagged the AUX cord that my iphone was playing through, dragged it off the table and then shattered the phone :(

My Nikon D90 wasn't charged up so hence the no pics.

Sorry guys! Small time frame to do the car so pics weren't a huge priority