29tons Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Is there any way to clean stains and possibly old water stains and other types from interior that's 60 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The obvious would gentle application of an upholstery fabric cleaner, but try it first on a sample which is out of sight to make sure no ill effects with result. I've had decent luck having some stains removed but water stains can be stubborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 A mobile interior cleaning person we used at my old job insisted that you just "water stain" the rest of it so it blends in. She would soak the entire thing with water and start from there. Had some amazing results doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Brake cleaner is essentially dry cleaning fluid. I've used it many times to clean stains out of my clothes, no reason why it wouldn't work on upholstery, too. Test in an inconspicuous area to see what happens, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have a can of GOOP hand cleaner that suggests on the lid to be a stain remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Brake cleaner is essentially dry cleaning fluid. I've used it many times to clean stains out of my clothes, no reason why it wouldn't work on upholstery, too. Test in an inconspicuous area to see what happens, though.I wouldn't recommend using brake fluid as a cleaner. I've gotten some on my clothes and it leaves stains like oil. Even though brake fluid seems water soluble, its stains remained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordrodsteven Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 He said brake "cleaner" not brake fluid. It sprays and evaporates quickly. OP could also try an electrical contact cleaner. I personally would try an upholstery cleaning product designed for cleaning upholstery first. I used to use Agway leather products on my cars in years past. I no longer have a source for Agway and have used "Mother's" brand with great satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 OOPS, that's right. I didn't read it right. I think you're right that brake CLEANER is dry cleaning fluid. It sure smells like it. The other thing I hope will not happen, is that if brake cleaner is exposed to any heat or flame, it can be deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordrodsteven Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) I know i'm a bit off topic here but I certainly hope everyone keeps open flame from just about everything! I worked in a place where we had heat treating furnaces. One of the guys decided to re-clean parts with alcohol before putting them into the furnaces! I was mortified when I saw what he was doing. He didn't understand why I was so upset that he had alcohol near the furnaces. We promptly had training sessions with everyone regarding ALL flammables in the shop.I had to explain to quite a few of the guys that you cannot see the flames of alcohol while it burns and peels your skin away! Edited March 18, 2015 by fordrodsteven (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLong Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've been told by several old car owners, that the small portable 'travel size' steam generating 'wrinkle-removers' do a good job cleaning a headliner. I have not tried this myself. Anyone here heard of using a small steamer ?? GLong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my first riv Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Depending on the year of the car I've used lacquer thinner on grease and oil stains on carpeting but only used that on newer cars with modern carpeting. You can try that in a test spot if it's a more modern style cloth or carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29tons Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 thanks for the replys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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