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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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How To Clean the White Stitching on the seats?

Hey guys my white stitching on the seats is now dark gray!! and i was wondering if anyone knows a good way to clean them without damaging the leather seats? If anyone has tried something that worked please let me know thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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PM Detailed Image; he is on the 'Car Care & Detailing' forum. The guy is way professional, responds quickly, and instead of just giving you an answer, he explains himself. Some of the best customer service you can get IMO.
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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How To Clean the White Stitching on the seats?

Hey guys my white stitching on the seats is now dark gray!! and i was wondering if anyone knows a good way to clean them without damaging the leather seats? If anyone has tried something that worked please let me know thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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thanks i just sent him a PM !
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Why dont you let us know what he said that wr all can know if we have the same promblem
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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+1 here too thx
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Soft Toothbrush,
Plastic cup w a couple drops of dishwashing liquid.

Then blow dry w compressor air.

Then Condition leather
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Leather stitching is usually cotton and nylon mix, nylon is attacked by solvents, they melt it and weaken the threads. An oil-based product will attract abrasive dirt / grit and permeated the leather via the stitching, the oil will soften the leather, and the abrasive dirt plus friction may cause the leather to tear and / or the stitching to fail. Do not use harsh solvent-based cleaners as this may cause the stitching to fail over time

Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner and applicator ( a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction

a) Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge, spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner into a foam or use; don't spray on the wheel, spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.

b) Use an aqueous (water- based) foaming cleaner; Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.
Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil
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