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John_C · 07-10-2017, 01:46 PM

So I used a Mothers leather cleaner and conditioner and the result was ad on the rear seats

Not sure why it did that, but the fronts came out fine.

How do I fix this?

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Foxfire15 · 07-10-2017, 01:57 PM

IIRC, the rear seats are actually vinyl, not leather.

John_C · 07-10-2017, 02:30 PM

Really?? Damn! I didn't know that!

Is there some way to repair them?

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rontammy0 · 07-10-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by John_C

Really?? Damn! I didn't know that!

Is there some way to repair them?

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I didnt know that either....i use Aerospace 303 protectant on my boat and now my car. Its seems to blend in blemishes nicely. Im just not sure about your application but its a thought.

Coleroad · 07-10-2017, 02:38 PM

I would try meguiars all purpose cleaner diluted according to directions. It's safe on both vinyl and leather. Fact is you can use on almost anything. Spray lightly work with soft brush dab up with a microfiber towels.

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-10-2017, 03:03 PM

I would just clean the vinyl with dawn dish soap and water to hopefully try to remove whatever stained. Then buy an interior cleaner with UV protection (I like Adam's interior)

christianchevell · 07-10-2017, 05:34 PM

Hit it with some black magic.....Its the best. It will soak in and gloss the seat as yours look dull, and my rears are vinyl the inserts do bubble/ burn from a cigarette cherry ......

jrhagen · 07-10-2017, 05:37 PM

It can be dyed again.

JLSuperfly · 07-10-2017, 06:22 PM

Is it possible you just put too much cleaner in that area? Maybe once it "dries", it will go away.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 07-10-2017, 06:56 PM

I've been using leather conditioner on my interiors for years and never had this issue. Strange.

Spurshot · 07-11-2017, 04:35 AM

Looks like the seat was coated with a coloring overcoat.

John_C · 07-11-2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

It can be dyed again.

Where can i find a kit to redye it?

lbls1 · 07-11-2017, 07:34 AM

Sometimes those cleaners are very strong and may cause color transfer of the leather (it happened to me with Zaino's cleaner). Your best bet is to use a foaming type of cleaner and or judge the strength of the cleaner by smelling it. You may need to dilute the cleaner with water if its judged to be strong.

Your leather seats may need to be re-dyed by an experienced upholsterer. I believe there are kits that will allow you to do it yourself, but IMO your best bet for a good fix is to go with an experienced interior repair professional.

I use the handy wipe interior cleaner/conditioners for my seats, and Mother's foaming cleaner/conditioner for a complete cleaning once a year. Lexol is an established brand as well, so shop around and find a good, mild cleaning solution for your seats.

Wizard1183 · 07-11-2017, 05:56 PM

Just do the entire seat like that! Viola! You're done!

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John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 767	Really?? Damn! I didn't know that! Is there some way to repair them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 2SS RS A6 781rwhp on E85 Stage 2 ProCharger D1X Circle D 3400 Triple Disc Kooks Jet Hot Headers Kooks Full 3in exhaust Trick Flow GenX 255's Polished PAC .660's & Ti-retainers TSP VVT 3.2 cam kit w/DoD Delete Smith Bro's Trunnion kit AEM X-Series OBDII Widebands FIC ID1300x Injectors GM ZL1 High Output Fuel Pump DSX Tuning Flex Sensor DSX Auxiliary Fuel System Tim King Stage 4 Max Effort CTSV 6L90 DSS 1 piece aluminum driveshaft JRE 6L80E / 6L90E Dipstick NGK Iridium IX spark plugs #7 heat range Mighty Mouse Camaro 5 Wild w/-12an and Billet Black HP Tuners VCM Suite

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ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,099	I would just clean the vinyl with dawn dish soap and water to hopefully try to remove whatever stained. Then buy an interior cleaner with UV protection (I like Adam's interior) __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

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christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Hit it with some black magic.....Its the best. It will soak in and gloss the seat as yours look dull, and my rears are vinyl the inserts do bubble/ burn from a cigarette cherry ...... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

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TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I've been using leather conditioner on my interiors for years and never had this issue. Strange. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

07-10-2017, 01:57 PM	#2
Foxfire15 Drives: 2015 2LT/RS BVM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 244	IIRC, the rear seats are actually vinyl, not leather.

07-10-2017, 02:38 PM	#5
Coleroad Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 315	I would try meguiars all purpose cleaner diluted according to directions. It's safe on both vinyl and leather. Fact is you can use on almost anything. Spray lightly work with soft brush dab up with a microfiber towels.

07-10-2017, 05:37 PM	#8
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	It can be dyed again.

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JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Is it possible you just put too much cleaner in that area? Maybe once it "dries", it will go away.

07-11-2017, 04:35 AM	#11
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	Looks like the seat was coated with a coloring overcoat. __________________

07-11-2017, 07:34 AM	#13
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,040	Sometimes those cleaners are very strong and may cause color transfer of the leather (it happened to me with Zaino's cleaner). Your best bet is to use a foaming type of cleaner and or judge the strength of the cleaner by smelling it. You may need to dilute the cleaner with water if its judged to be strong. Your leather seats may need to be re-dyed by an experienced upholsterer. I believe there are kits that will allow you to do it yourself, but IMO your best bet for a good fix is to go with an experienced interior repair professional. I use the handy wipe interior cleaner/conditioners for my seats, and Mother's foaming cleaner/conditioner for a complete cleaning once a year. Lexol is an established brand as well, so shop around and find a good, mild cleaning solution for your seats. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

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Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,236	Just do the entire seat like that! Viola! You're done! __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!