Folex, what all can it be used on?

**tuscarora dave** · 04-02-2011, 07:22 AM

Hi everyone, I have read over the years where a lot of detailers use Folex with fantastic results on carpets. I have a Subaru to do a full interior detail on tomorrow. I just bought a bottle of Folex to try out on this car. This Subie has fabric seats and a headliner that seems to be made of a microfiber material similar to what is found on microfiber recliners (almost a suede like material). Do any of you guys/gals that use Folex have any experience using it on fabric seats and headliners?

**ScottB** · 04-02-2011, 07:47 AM

Ive always stuck to automobile carpeting ... bet it has other uses however.

**Wendell Jarvis** · 04-02-2011, 08:03 AM

Dave, I have used Folex on fabric...works great...I know you probably already know this but, do a test spot....just dont saturate the fabric....but it is safe and affective,so far it has not discolored the fabric.....

**tuscarora dave** · 04-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Ive always stuck to automobile carpeting ... bet it has other uses however.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Wendell Jarvis

Dave, I have used Folex on fabric...works great...I know you probably already know this but, do a test spot....just dont saturate the fabric....but it is safe and affective,so far it has not discolored the fabric.....

Thanks Wendell, I figured as much but you never know. I always like to solicit other detailer's input before trying anything new to me.

**MDetail** · 04-02-2011, 09:00 AM

Here are my results with Folex.
before

after

**Perfections** · 04-02-2011, 10:08 AM

I haven't found anything for the price that beats folex, I use on any fabric, meaning seats, carpets, headliners, and doors with fabric inserts

**tuscarora dave** · 04-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by MDetail

Here are my results with Folex.
before

Thanks, that's pretty much all I need to see. Nice results.

Originally Posted by Perfections

I haven't found anything for the price that beats folex, I use on any fabric, meaning seats, carpets, headliners, and doors with fabric inserts

Thanks Perfections, I'll post my first impressions of it in this thread tomorrow night after the job is finished.

**embolism** · 04-02-2011, 11:36 AM

I've used it to spot clean my headliner. Sprayed it generously on a terry towel then rubbed in one direction.

worked so well and quickly that I did the entire liner. Took out dirt I didn't even see was there... the towel was gross afterwards

**suprachica79** · 04-02-2011, 03:12 PM

I have folex as well but I am not getting the results that it sounds like everyone else is getting. What is everyone's procedure when using this? Do any of you just use a shop vac or not even a vacuum at all? I have a bissell LGM but only want to bring it out when absolutely necessary. Thanks in advance folks

**TMD** · 04-02-2011, 03:24 PM

We've used Folex for years. It's effectiveness coupled with the price...we don't even look, or shop for another cleaner.

As far as use goes, we will spot treat soiled areas with Folex before shampooing and extracting. As someone posted before, it works very well on headliners if applied to a towel and then wiped on.