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Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member
Username: Mcharness
Post Number: 583
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 1:29 pm: | |
My original targa leaks only at the front pillars, slight drip from time to time. My painted targa top actually leaked at all 4 corners (just seeping in) a few weeks ago when coming back from an event in Atlanta in a VERY heavy rain.
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Clyde E. McMurdy (Clydem)
New member
Username: Clydem
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 9:14 am: | |
Mike, about oxi not bleaching....
No. I have the pulled material from the re-apolstery shop. On taking a second look, the only thing I can figure is perhaps the stain was there so long (18 years near as I can tell), the Oxi had a strange interaction.
BTW : Anybody know how to fix the hinge leak to prevent the water getting in? 'Cause there are times when I do get stuck in the rain. |
Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member
Username: Mcharness
Post Number: 579
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 10:05 pm: | |
I just tried OxyClean solution via a spray bottle on the back deck of my 308QV where I had some water stain. Worked GREAT. No fading, just clean.
Previously I've used Woolite spray foam upholstery cleaner, which worked well, but can be messy. I now prefer the OxyClean for the headliner and back deck fabric.
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mike 308 (Concorde)
Junior Member
Username: Concorde
Post Number: 218
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 7:31 pm: | |
Clyde: Maybe it just made it that much cleaner so that it only LOOKED like it was bleached lighter... |
Clyde E. McMurdy (Clydem)
New member
Username: Clydem
Post Number: 13
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 4:31 pm: | |
I'd like to refute the Oxyclean product.
I had the same problem...water marks on the back shelf. Oxi bleached the fabric noticeably lighter. I just had the shelf re-upolstered. |
Crawford White (Crawford)
New member
Username: Crawford
Post Number: 50
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 3:02 pm: | |
I just used the Oxyclean with good results. No bleaching or adverse effects to the fabric! |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 846
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 8:18 am: | |
Leonardo...on the P-car -- yes, I did squirt the OxiClean mixture on the upholstery twice. Applied it, let it sit, wiped it down really well....then repeated the process....followed with a thorough wipe down (until I didn't see hardly any more traces of dirt / grime on the towel), then vacuumed with wet/dry vac.
On your rear shelf, it might only need one application due to the size of the area, and the fact that it is usually just dust, etc. that accumulates there. |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 845
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 8:11 am: | |
BTW, here's one past discussion about OxiClean:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/107439.html
Seems like I recall another discussion recently as well...along the same lines. |
Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Member
Username: Lens
Post Number: 277
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 8:10 am: | |
Thanks Eric. I was wondering about OxiClean. I feel better about using it after hearing that it worked well for you. Did you apply it more than once? |
Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Member
Username: Lens
Post Number: 276
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 8:08 am: | |
I have the same problem on my GTB?water stains on the rear deck fabric below both rear quarter windows. Haven't tried anything yet due to fear of bleaching or damaging the fabric. |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 844
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 8:07 am: | |
I'd recommend OxiClean powder (sold at Wal-Mart, etc.). Mix it in a spray bottle with the recommended amount of hot tap water, spray it on the area until wet (might be good idea to vacuum the surfaces first), let sit for approx. 30 minutes and then blot dry with clean cloth towel(s) -- preferably white baby diaper type towels. You'll be amazed at the amount of dirt that comes out, and how many towels you'll go through. It might be good to try it on an inconspicuous place first to test for color fastness, but I've never had any problems in that regard thus far.
When you first mix the powder with water you'll be a little skeptical because the mixture will be clear, but it will feel a little bit slimy. Believe me, though -- it works! I recently cleaned the upholstery in my P-car; and, after it dried, the interior looked almost brand new! It leaves no lingering odors. I used the supplied squirt bottle on the P-car just to get a good wet saturation (actually applied the OxiClean twice just to get a good cleaning). After towel drying (used about 5 towels just to wipe off the dirt -- had no idea that it was that dirty), I used a wet-dry vac to suck up any remaining moisture, and then rolled down the windows to let air dry over night in the garage.
I've used other automotive upholstery cleaners over the years, and they work great fir quick clean up of small stains....but this OxiClean works wonders for me. |
Crawford White (Crawford)
New member
Username: Crawford
Post Number: 48
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 7:37 am: | |
I'm doing an extensive cleaning and "rejuvenation" of the interior of my 328, re: Leatherique on all the hydes.
I have a water spot on the fabric on the shelf just below the rear window. Is there any good way to clean that material?? |