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how do you clean your r1 seats

Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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how do you clean your r1 seats

im wondering what you guys use to clean your r1 suede seats i usealy just use a steamer on a very light setting and a washcloth just seeing what everyone ealse uses would be nice. Also what about a protectant
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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im curious also... Are there any cloth and suede protectors like ones they sell for leather??? I want to protect my seats from fading and wearing out
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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you could use a suede brush type cleaner like i have used on shoes in the past
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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come on guys any other sugestions thanks for the one already
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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so are u guys recomending SHOE suede protectant for our seats?

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Id like to know also.... ive only tried a vacuum.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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come on someone has got to have an idea
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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I've known some to use a steam cleaner like you said. I have also heard of people using a pressure washer. Never tried it wish a set of R1/R2 seats, but have done a set of base seats before.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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I used two methods for my old R1 seats with excellent results.

1) Shoe suede cleaning kit
2) Stripped skins to run through a washing machine

Before I finally got rid of the seats, I lightly spritzed the worn areas with black interior color spray. It worked decently, but finally pushed me over the edge to get new seats.
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