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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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I accidentally spilled some Tire cleaner on one of my seat covers and since it is oil based, I am having a tough time removing the spot completely.

They are the Wet Okole seat covers and was wondering if someone has any good recommendations for removing really tough stains if possible?

I used the Shampoo that I bought with the covers and most of the stain faded but I can still slightly see it.

I am going to try Spray'n Wash and I know not to use bleach or bleach products so I'm open to other suggestions as well.

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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do you know what the fabric is?
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Jun 15 2007, 07:42 AM
do you know what the fabric is?
Neoprene. Its the Stuff wet suits are made out of.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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let me see if autogeek has ideas on this one-
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Well we do not deal with Neoprene so I would not say we are an expert on this, but I would try some Woolite on the area. At least you know it is a safe cleaner, only other thought would be 303 Aerospace cleaner. We sell seat covers that are similar but not the same exact material.
Good luck and let us know, I am curious how it works out.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Autogeek.net,Jun 15 2007, 09:25 AM
Well we do not deal with Neoprene so I would not say we are an expert on this, but I would try some Woolite on the area. At least you know it is a safe cleaner, only other thought would be 303 Aerospace cleaner. We sell seat covers that are similar but not the same exact material.
Good luck and let us know, I am curious how it works out.
OK just to follow up. I decided to use spray n wash and a little Fantastik. With some modertate hand rubbing and then hosing it off I was able to succesfully get it out.

I then applied the regular shampoo designed for the seat covers and then some of the UV protectant spray.

It looks good as new!! So if anyone spill something similar this might very well be a viable solution for them.

I would not want to test motor oil but for certain oil based material, the cleaners listed above did the job without any damage.
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