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teeitup · 12-19-2014, 03:48 PM

These are actually golf cart seats I need to do some cleaning on 70 golf carts and I needing to find a good cleaner? It's a very soft vinyl/leather cover. They are kind of off white seats and they are kind of dingy. Any Help is appreciated? Thanks

DylanVK · 12-19-2014, 07:39 PM

typically on vinyl you can get away with a diluted degreaser/all purpose cleaner and a medium stiff brush to remove any dirt/grime.

after they're cleaned a water based vinyl dressing would be the way to go. I work for a chemical manufacture and can help you out, but lets keep that offline as I don't want to violate vendor policies here.

I've acutally setup more than a few golf courses with a program using our APC and Vinyl product just for keeping their carts nice for members. You can shoot me an email if you want and I'll give you some pointers.

dylan.vonkleist@gmail.com

Again - if this is beyond the site rules or stepping on any toes mods - please let me know.

cdowns · 12-20-2014, 09:29 AM

on very stubborn stains I like to use gojo hand cleaner to clean up with followed by a damp cloth

teeitup · 12-24-2014, 03:01 PM

Dylan, Pm'd you

Cdowns, I tried gojo but no luck

Thanks for you guys help, Randy

Oldtruckfanatic · 12-25-2014, 06:35 PM

I use warm water and liquid dish detergent with pretty good results.

**Cash3481** · 12-31-2014, 03:17 PM

Randy,
I don't know the long term effects of this but I have used "bleach white" tire cleaner in a lot of things to clean them off then wiped em clean with soap and water. Id try it somewhere unnoticeable first.
I also used Mr. Clean sponges on my boat seats and it worked good for some mildew I "found" around the edges of the seat last year. Same thing though wipe it again with soap and water.

**leddzepp** · 01-02-2015, 11:21 PM

Have you tried Simple Green Randy?

teeitup · 01-02-2015, 11:28 PM

Thanks guys for input, I've tried leather/vinyl cleaner. I've tried simple green. I've tried soap and water. I even used a pressure washer on them too. They still have some grime on them. Bleach white my be an idea. I'll keep trying stuff I guess. I may have to order some stuff from Dylan. Thanks Randy

doo142 · 01-05-2015, 10:46 PM

Tilex works good, let it set for a few minutes but don't let it dry, rinse well

**jayoldschool** · 01-05-2015, 11:47 PM

Bleche Wite will have them looking brand new. These tires were never cleaned since new. No scrubbing, just spray. I also use it on my Caddy's white top.

**Sac** · 01-07-2015, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeitup

Thanks guys for input, I've tried leather/vinyl cleaner. I've tried simple green. I've tried soap and water. I even used a pressure washer on them too. They still have some grime on them. Bleach white my be an idea. I'll keep trying stuff I guess. I may have to order some stuff from Dylan. Thanks Randy

Dylan is back at Adam's and you can email him here. ShineDoc@AdamsPolishes.com

He is already helped me with a detailing problem. Send him details of what you have and pictures.

12-19-2014, 03:48 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	What's best cleaner to use on seats These are actually golf cart seats I need to do some cleaning on 70 golf carts and I needing to find a good cleaner? It's a very soft vinyl/leather cover. They are kind of off white seats and they are kind of dingy. Any Help is appreciated? Thanks __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-19-2014, 07:39 PM	#2
DylanVK Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 11	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats typically on vinyl you can get away with a diluted degreaser/all purpose cleaner and a medium stiff brush to remove any dirt/grime. after they're cleaned a water based vinyl dressing would be the way to go. I work for a chemical manufacture and can help you out, but lets keep that offline as I don't want to violate vendor policies here. I've acutally setup more than a few golf courses with a program using our APC and Vinyl product just for keeping their carts nice for members. You can shoot me an email if you want and I'll give you some pointers. dylan.vonkleist@gmail.com Again - if this is beyond the site rules or stepping on any toes mods - please let me know.

12-20-2014, 09:29 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats on very stubborn stains I like to use gojo hand cleaner to clean up with followed by a damp cloth __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-24-2014, 03:01 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Dylan, Pm'd you Cdowns, I tried gojo but no luck Thanks for you guys help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-25-2014, 06:35 PM	#5
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats I use warm water and liquid dish detergent with pretty good results.

12-31-2014, 03:17 PM	#6
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Randy, I don't know the long term effects of this but I have used "bleach white" tire cleaner in a lot of things to clean them off then wiped em clean with soap and water. Id try it somewhere unnoticeable first. I also used Mr. Clean sponges on my boat seats and it worked good for some mildew I "found" around the edges of the seat last year. Same thing though wipe it again with soap and water. __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

01-02-2015, 11:21 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Have you tried Simple Green Randy? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-02-2015, 11:28 PM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Thanks guys for input, I've tried leather/vinyl cleaner. I've tried simple green. I've tried soap and water. I even used a pressure washer on them too. They still have some grime on them. Bleach white my be an idea. I'll keep trying stuff I guess. I may have to order some stuff from Dylan. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-05-2015, 10:46 PM	#9
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Tilex works good, let it set for a few minutes but don't let it dry, rinse well

01-05-2015, 11:47 PM	#10
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: What's best cleaner to use on seats Bleche Wite will have them looking brand new. These tires were never cleaned since new. No scrubbing, just spray. I also use it on my Caddy's white top.



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