Re: How to clean Suede

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.net>]

At 07:47 AM 2/5/98 -0700, you wrote:
>OK guys, just bought meeself a new (new to me anyhow) Q, and it's got
>the seude leather interior.  I've followed (with limited interest...)
>the discussions for hide food & the sort, but what is good for suede?
>Talking to various leather cleaning experts, they all tell me to bring
>'em the thing.  Big help.  Any help is appreciated, I don't want to
>hatch another one of these discussions on the list, so please send any
>replies to me directly.  Thanks!


In other words, you've bought yourself an 86 or 87 CS with the 'Alcantara'
trim and sport seats. It isn't suede - just looks like it. It is a fabric.
The Bentley gives specific guidance on cleaning.

I can post it later to you - its involved... Essentially you'll use rubbing
alcohol, Dupont Perclene, or a dry cleaning agent. Apply to rag, them to
stain. Vacuum after dry... Brush against the nap.



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