How the eck am I going to clean this?

[MADNESS]

In process of buying my 'new' car which is an 1927 Vauxhall 20/60. It has the original Bedford Cord upholstery which I am keen to retain, but, it is very badly water stained which shows up badly on the beige colour of the fabric. Will the fabric cleaners from Halfords do the job or will I need an 'Pro' to sort it? Thanks.

[RETRO_AL]

You cant beat wetvaxing, call your local valeter it wont cost much to do the seats,were are you located?

[MADNESS]

Thanks for reply, I'm in Suffolk just the other side of Diss. Would the treatment needed to both seats upholstery and headlining be sure not to damage the fabric? By that I mean shrink it or some such other nasty.

Edited by MADNESS on Tuesday 3rd August 19:08

[RETRO_AL]

Its shouldnt shrink unless hot water is used,wet vax normaly just had cold water plus the desired cleaning agent,roof lining would be best done by hand

[MADNESS]

Thanks again Retro Al.

[p200msd]

Wet vac'ing is the way forward here. Wetting the entire area and ragging it over with a clean, damp cloth as the fabric dries will remove the chances of water staining. Wet vacs are best used with warm/hot water from the tap but won't shrink the fabric.

[MADNESS]

Thanks for tips, I have been recommended to use an dry cleaning product which comes in powder form, its called Pancrasol. The product is made in France and said to be fantastic at what its supposed to do. Anyone here tried it?

[H13BSM]

Unless your running a full extraction wet vac machine, I really don't rate them for precision. Your better off getting a carpet cleaning company as there more then likely to use prochem extraction carpet cleaning machines. I use one for my customers cars for years and I find there the only machines that clean from top to bottom through the fabric, making them look showroom condition. Roof linings are fine with complete extraction machines unless there really old and knackered, for which they will shrink.

[H13BSM]

Infacet here's an example I have of a prochem carpet cleaning machine and how well it works. This was an audi a3 interior I overhauled:

Before:



After complete steam clean (and the rest)





For Informational Purposes Only.

Regards Michael

[MADNESS]

Thanks Michael, that cleaning example you've posted is extremely persuasive.