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Getting white stains off black seats
- Thread starter Ashton Gilbert
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it’s not sunscreen, i don’t wear it lol. i’m pretty sure it’s just sweat lol. i drive for work so i’m in there a lot
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joebruin77
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Glad go hear you found something that worked. It's interesting that the leather cleaner worked even though the material is not real leather.
For all sorts of stubborn stains that wet wipes and other basic cleaners do not get out, I have found that Optimum Power Clean diluted 5:1 is a very effective cleaner. For example, I used it to get Marks a Lot marker ink off of my white Tesla seats.
For those interested, here is a link to the product:
optimumcarcare.com
For all sorts of stubborn stains that wet wipes and other basic cleaners do not get out, I have found that Optimum Power Clean diluted 5:1 is a very effective cleaner. For example, I used it to get Marks a Lot marker ink off of my white Tesla seats.
For those interested, here is a link to the product:
Optimum Power Clean
Optimum Power Clean is an environmentally friendly, safe, yet powerful All Purpose Cleaner. The unique formula contains special polymers and emulsifiers br
optimumcarcare.com
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joebruin77
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The key to remove sunscreen is to use a degreaser cleaner. Even a household degreaser such as 409 spray should work.
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stopcrazypp
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The seats are polyurethane and attached to the foam below using adhesive. I wouldn't be comfortable using anything that contains solvents or not marked as safe for polyurethane.
Tesla recommends:
"Wipe spills and chemical residues from interior surfaces as soon as possible using a soft cloth moistened with warm water and non-detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free cloth."
Model 3 Owner's Manual | Tesla
Learn how to properly clean the interior and exterior of your vehicle.
www.tesla.com
A widely available source of non-detergent soap is baby shampoo. That generally should clean most things on the seats.
For things that stain, using a good quality paper towel instead of microfiber cloth may be better (so the stain transfers to the towel and off the seat).
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355rockit
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303 Aerospace Protectant and Meguires interior detailer don't have solvents. No issue when using on my Model 3 seats and interior. The WD40 would only be for tough stains that nothing else can remove. I used the WD40 method on my Ferrari 355GTB to remove blue ink stain on seat from a passenger that had a pen in his back pocket. Worked great. Followed that up with leather cleaner.The seats are polyurethane and attached to the foam below using adhesive. I wouldn't be comfortable using anything that contains solvents or not marked as safe for polyurethane.
Tesla recommends:
"Wipe spills and chemical residues from interior surfaces as soon as possible using a soft cloth moistened with warm water and non-detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free cloth."
Model 3 Owner's Manual | Tesla
Learn how to properly clean the interior and exterior of your vehicle.www.tesla.com
A widely available source of non-detergent soap is baby shampoo. That generally should clean most things on the seats.
For things that stain, using a good quality paper towel instead of microfiber cloth may be better (so the stain transfers to the towel and off the seat).
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stopcrazypp
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303 Aerospace Protectant I'm aware of and it is listed as safe for plastic.
It's probably ok to use for rare cases, but would need to clean off all of quickly so that it doesn't seep or dwell on the seat. I still think however using mild non-detergent soap should be the first thing to try as that is actually what is factory recommended.
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This is what I use. No problem getting sunscreen off.
Chemical Guys SPI_993_16 Nonsense Colorless & Odorless All Surface Super Cleaner (For Vinyl, Rubber, Plastic, Carpet & More) Safe for Home, Garage, Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 16 fl oz, Unscented Amazon.com
Chemical Guys SPI_993_16 Nonsense Colorless & Odorless All Surface Super Cleaner (For Vinyl, Rubber, Plastic, Carpet & More) Safe for Home, Garage, Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 16 fl oz, Unscented Amazon.com
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We inevitably sweat profusely when driving in the summer heat. This custom-designed seat pad provides maximum protection from sweat stains, bulges, and aging. Perfect for hot summer days, the seat pad ensures maximum comfort throughout your journey and provides an improved driving experience.
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Just occurred to me that I forgot to mention that my seats were treated with ceramic coating. Which is probably a big factor in the ease of cleaning.
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jrweiss98020
Tessa's Tesla
I use Simple Green diluted 1:1 with water. Spray on, wipe off; repeat as necessary. When clean, cover with 303.
I would NOT use 303 Protectant as a cleaner!
I would NOT use 303 Protectant as a cleaner!
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What brand of ceramic coating did you use? I'm also seeing this mystery white residue in the car, appears after nearly anyone sits in the car.
Just put Aerospace 303 on my seats, hope that helps prevent it or at least makes it easier to get off. It cleans off with Weiman leather conditioner easy enough, but as the seats are not real leather I don't want to use this anymore. I really didn't like using Meguiar's interior cleaner/detailing spray, it just doesn't do the job for me.
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Professionally applied by Alset in Portland, OR
Portland Alset Auto
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