How do you clean your grey interior seats?

[Bendario]

Hi all,

I've just bought a demo Cyberster with the grey seats. The seats though are a little dirty and I'm wondering how you clean your seats and what products you use? I tried using Armor All car upholstery cleaner which did not help. What are your thoughts?

 

[Jackolino]

Isn’t it a bit worrying when a dealer sells a demonstration car with dirty seats? If even the dealer can’t get the seats clean, how are customers supposed to manage it?

I’d like to ask that very salesperson if they can’t do something about it.

 

[Bendario]

Isn’t it a bit worrying when a dealer sells a demonstration car with dirty seats? If even the dealer can’t get the seats clean, how are customers supposed to manage it?

I’d like to ask that very salesperson if they can’t do something about it.

That's a fair point though they told me they cleaned it when I got it and car dealerships aren't renown for their after sales care. Unfortunately, they don't seem to know much about the Cyberster given they rarely sell them.

Regardless, I still want to clean them. Or if I can't, then look at after market replacement leather/faux leather seats. That might be my next post if I can't get them clean enough.

 

[salty]

Know anyone with a steam cleaner. With the small attachments, that might do it.

 

[TeslaDriver]

I've recently bought a Cyberster. Dealer offers us all all kinds of, additional-cost, "Paint protection" etc, which we declinded. I'm planning to get a Detailer to do it, I reckon the hood needs something to protect it too - and I will probably add PPF.

My grey seats definitely need something to both clean them, and to then keep them in good shape, and its done less than 5,000 miles.

The first car I bought (new) which was sufficiently expensive for me to be concerned about stone chips etc I took to a high-end PPF detailer. They said "Don't let the dealer touch it" and "We say the same thing to everyone, whether its a Ferrari or a Trabant!"

 

[salty]

The first car I bought (new) which was sufficiently expensive for me to be concerned about stone chips etc I took to a high-end PPF detailer. They said "Don't let the dealer touch it" and "We say the same thing to everyone, whether its a Ferrari or a Trabant!"

Agree.

 

[JWD]

Hi all,

I've just bought a demo Cyberster with the grey seats. The seats though are a little dirty and I'm wondering how you clean your seats and what products you use? I tried using Armor All car upholstery cleaner which did not help. What are your thoughts?

I found these instructions from what I believe to be is the upholstery manufacturer
www.dinamicasuede.com

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS


Due to its versatility, maximum performance and high quality, Dinamica® microfiber is


suitable for a variety of applications. Or better, it is the perfect product for many


applications. Such as automotive, fashion and furnishing.


Thanks to its technical properties, Dinamica is resistant over time. However, to


preserve its quality as long as possible, it is highly recommended to follow some simple


rules of cleaning and maintenance.


ORDINARY MAINTENANCE


To maintain over time the beauty of Dinamica, it is recommended to clean it regularly,


avoiding to rub too vigorously and avoiding the use of high-temperature steam


appliances.


DAILY CLEANING


It is sufficient to remove dust from Dinamica using either a soft brush or a dry cloth, or


vacuum cleaner.


WEEKLY CLEANING


After removing dust from Dinamica, wipe it with a slightly damp white cotton cloth.


Please avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they could release ink onto


the material.


ANNUAL CLEANING


If the upholstery is removable, it is advisable to wash it in the washing-machine


proceeding as indicated below (general washing rules). If the upholstery is not


removable, it is possible to use products by Uniters Spa for the cleaning of Dinamica,


as indicated in the website www.dinamicasuede.com.


In the absence of the products, proceed as follows: dust thoroughly the material;


moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it well and roll it over the


Dinamica material making sure not to wet it too deeply; roll once again with a damp


cloth in clean water and leave to dry thoroughly. Once dried, to restore the material,


brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush.





GENERAL WASHING RULES


If, due to large stains, a complete cleaning of the removable upholstery is required,


proceed as follows:


• If the upholstery is removable, Dinamica can be easily washed in the washing-machi-


ne with water at 40°C and mild detergent; do not spin.


• If there are Velcro fastenings along the edges of the upholstery, make sure to protect


them with counter-Velcro before washing, in order not to damage the material.


• Once washed, let the upholstery dry in the open air and brush it delicately with a soft


bristle brush.


• Do not bleach Dinamica with chlorine.


• If necessary, Dinamica can be ironed, with the accuracy of putting a white cloth


between iron and material. The iron must be set at a temperature lower than 100°C.


• For the cleaning of non-removable upholstery, proceed following what indicated in


the “Annual cleaning” section.


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAIN REMOVAL


Use a white cloth or a well-wringed sponge to remove stains and do not pour the


product used for the cleaning directly onto Dinamica.


It is important to make a circular movement from the outside towards the inside to


avoid the stain expansion.


For specific treatment of different types of stains and the related materials to use,


please follow the indications below:





Soling Code Cleaner Codes in the Order to be Used


0 1 2 4 3


0 1 2 4 3


0 2 3


0 4


0 2 4 3


0 2 4 3


0 2 4 1


0 2 0


0 4 2 0


0 2 4 3


SOILING AGENTS


Code A: Sewing machine oil


Code B: Petroleum jelly, colorless


Code C: Instant coffee


Code D: Ketchup


Code E: Brown soft drink (cola)


Code F: Soy sauce


Code G: Potting soil, fine grained


Code H: Salt, saturated non-iodized NaCI solution


Code I: Ultra-pasteurized chocolate milk


Code J: Red drink prepared from Kool-Aid, Frigeo Brause or equivalent with sugar


CLEANING AGENTS


Code 0: Deionized water


Code 1: Naphtha or equivalent


Code 2: Cleansing soap


Code 3: Acetic acid


Code 4: Ammonia


It is recommended the use of products by Uniters Spa and Dr. Beasley’s for the


cleaning of Dinamica, as indicated in the website www.dinamicasuede.com.

 

[JWD]

Hi all,

I've just bought a demo Cyberster with the grey seats. The seats though are a little dirty and I'm wondering how you clean your seats and what products you use? I tried using Armor All car upholstery cleaner which did not help. What are your thoughts?

Although I’ve found a clean damp cloth with some warm water cleans up any marks we’ve had.