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: Cleaning/protecting suede? Detailing tips?


SRT8
09-10-2006, 08:50 AM
What is safe to use on the suede inserts on the seats/steering wheel? I've noticed that everytime I read the instructions on a cleaner/protectant, it always states "not for use on suede...". Is there anything that is safe to use on suede? Or should I just stop reading the directions?:) What does everyone use for cleaning/polishing/detailing products? I bought Ardex from my local autobody supply store. Has anyone had experience w/Ardex products? What sections of our seats are actual leather? I know my '99 was only leather in the center, the outside 4inches & entire backs were vinyl. Has anyone got Nifty floor mats? They appear to cover more floor space than the factory mats. The tip I have is to use a lot of Qtips to clean the tight spots(sure everyone already does).

Sheri'SRT8
09-10-2006, 04:57 PM
What is safe to use on the suede inserts on the seats/steering wheel? I've noticed that everytime I read the instructions on a cleaner/protectant, it always states "not for use on suede...". Is there anything that is safe to use on suede? Or should I just stop reading the directions?:) What does everyone use for cleaning/polishing/detailing products? I bought Ardex from my local autobody supply store. Has anyone had experience w/Ardex products? What sections of our seats are actual leather? I know my '99 was only leather in the center, the outside 4inches & entire backs were vinyl. Has anyone got Nifty floor mats? They appear to cover more floor space than the factory mats. The tip I have is to use a lot of Qtips to clean the tight spots(sure everyone already does).

We have the Nifty Products Catch All floor mats. They are a quality product that I use all year round. Excellent for wet/snowy/muddy situations. They can be hosed off or scrubbed with no issues.

jaybruce
09-11-2006, 12:48 AM
anyone know of an online reseller for these that carries the Nifty Xtreme mats?

jaybruce
09-11-2006, 01:14 AM
Found them, from the summit link in another thread. they have everything except the rear mat in stock. Check out the popup I got trying to add the rear mat to my cart:

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/485/summitwb3.jpg

http://www.summitracing.com/

the part numbers from nifty's site match on summit's part# search
http://lundinternational.com/ProductListing.aspx?mmcode=1432984&brand=nifty&vqid=571

SRTJeep
09-12-2006, 06:26 AM
I run the "Catch-All" floor mats. I trimmed my rear mat to fit. (one piece) They do cover the whole carpet right out to the sill covers. stylinconcepts sells them (in stock) 1-800-411-3253 or stylinconcepts.com HTH Gene

SRT8
09-12-2006, 04:36 PM
Anyone know what to use to clean/protect the center sections of our seats? Is it real suede or fake?

jdoria
12-14-2007, 08:09 AM
Use a suede brush and cleaner from the shoe maker.
If seriously contaminated consider using a little blast of steam from a "Shark" or other vapor cleaner to loosen it up. then blot, and brush with the suede brush.

Razorecko
12-14-2007, 09:36 AM
couldn't you scotchguard the crap out of them when they're new so in the future it'll be easier to clean ?