[Mal]

Hi folks,
I purchased an i30 hatch in 2011 and have noticed that the front seats are suffering from a number of white stain marks.  The marks look like 'salt stains'. Now its hot in Western Australia during the summer and we can perspire a little even with the good air conditioning fitted.  Ive noticed many other i30's have the same marks. Em !
Question - has anyone else struck this and how to get the marks out ? 
many thanks for all good ideas ! 
Mal

       

[Phil №❶]

No, never encountered that before. Exactly where on the seat is the mark located. Try a reputable upholstery cleaner (test first, of course,) and see if that works.

[Mal]

Hi Phil,
many thanks for the quick response. I think it is 'body salt' to be honest ! Ive seen a number of other i30's here exactly the same, unfortunately. I was going to fit seat covers when I first got the card ( new) but never got round to it.
Wish I had now. The marks are over 75 % of the base (drivers seat mainly) with little to none on the back which doesn't really make that much sense to me ? I was hoping someone maybe in WA was going to say 'yes me too me'  and tell me what they did, but its early days yet I guess. I will approach a car de-tailer and also have a look at some good cleaners I guess. I'm always a bit careful these days of chemicals as they can melt down certain materials !!! Many thanks again Phil for your reply.
Mal           

[Dazzler]

Hi Mal,

You could try some watered down white vinegar as per this link...

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageviewsec.asp?id=10

and another suggesting vinegar...

http://www.ehow.com/how_6200741_remove-stains-fabric-car-seats.html

[rustynutz]

I find this product works great on car upholstery.....

[Doggie 1]

I get white marks too but usually on the door trims etc.
I just use ordinary interior detailer (Maguires).
  by the way.

[Asterix]

Hi Mal

 

Have you tried with just a clean cloth and some hot water...

Not a fan of too much chemistry for the upholstery.

[Mal]

Hi folks 
I'm really over whelmed by the responses to my problem. Thank you one and all for all the great suggestions.
Its really good to get them. To be honest I hadn't tried anything as yet but the obvious start will be warm water and a sponge. If that doesn't work I will have ago with a good upholstery cleaner or maybe the vinegar. That sounds like a great idea     and I have some already. I wonder about the smell of that though 
So many thanks folks. I will let you know how I go. The i30 has been a 'good buy' so far and not too bad on the fuel. I get around 520 klms for a tank of petrol with mixed town and freeway driving. I wonder how that pans out across the board ?
Many thanks again - Mal