Cleaning

[RJS]

What does everyone use to clean the suede inserts on the seats?

[BlkCobra03]

I was wondering that myself.

[Mongoose]

Vacuum often, Only use a terry cloth dampened with water. You can fluff it back up with a dry terry cloth. If its stained you are best off to see a professional.

[dennish]

I don't think theres anything you can do with suede. It just gets a worn look to it that eventually becomes smooth like leather. It might be a bad idea for an insert, but I think it's very comfortable. I hope it at least stays comfortable as it turns it's color and smoothes out.

:huh:

[Chuck G.]

Normally with suede you use a suede brush in all directions, just do it lightly and don't rub a hole in it.There is also suede shampoo just trie not to soak it.Is it real suede or fake suede like the lightning?:confused:

[DaveSVT03]

I am with Chuck, normally I use a light brushing to clean. And like Mongoos, when I get it dirty visually, I use a damp terri cloth and then dry immediatly with teri cloth towel. So far, no stains:)

[LandShark]

From some other post either here or SVTEnthusiast, the stuff is from here and they have some cleaning and care hints on the site.

http://www.alcantara.it/english/automotive/automotive.htm

[Chuck G.]

Most any thing you need for care protection and cleaning can be found at a reputable shoe repair shop such as Gerald's in Five Points, Columbia South Carolina.They have helped preserve everything from Rolls ,to Beamers, to MBs.(Just trying to help, I don't want to turn this board into some sort of commercial):p

[Rocket]

My $.02
When I had my 99 Lightning I had
the grey interior psuedo suede, and I believe
our 03's have the same material, I used this stuff
in a can called "Chem-Dry" "I think" little blue can with
a foamy cartoon guy on it. White foam, kinda like
dry cleaning safe for all types of fabrics, but no harsh
chemicals, foam on, blotted it in with a towel no brushing,
let dry, vaccum, dried qwik, then a light soft brushing,
perfect just like new, no stains. Got it at home depot.

[sonicblue03]

I was thinking of checking an upscale shoe store.

They sell suede shoes that cost hundreds of dollars! imagine they would have a safe cleaner.

[rachrse]

I'm glad you posted this I have not used any thing for fear of the damage I might cause. now I have some idea of what to do to clean the inserts. Rachrse