I have used my Bissell "Little Green Machine" with excellent results on several cars, including my '85 Vanagon. It is amazing what that machine will pull out uf the seats and carpet. Jay
Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 06/21/2002 10:41:20 AM Please respond to BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: vanagon manufacturer's upholstry types/codes
In a message dated 6/21/02 7:29:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Sibleyjm@AOL.COM writes: << i have decided to clean the interior of my 87 syncro. planned to use my bissell steam cleaner, very nice machine. however, i looked at the stock cleaning solution and the label read that the cleaning solution was to be used for only certain auto upholstery types. it said to refer to the manufacturer's cleanability code tag and only use the product on the "X" or "S" coded upholstery, not to be used on the "WS" or "W" type. anyhow, does anyone know the code for the late model vanagon upholstery? my seats are brown/tan velour type 1987. thanks much, >> Jeff, Here's an endorsement of sorts. I have taken totally filthy crappy Vanagon seats from 82-91. Taken them to the local self serve carwash. Blasted them with whatever detergent they use there. Sat them out to dry for 24 hours outside and presto. They look new. I didn't pay attention to any upholstery cleaning codes. I've done this a half dozen times without any noticeable consequences. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon Cafe</A> ps: I removed the seats for cleaning. |
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