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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: Mal on October 23, 2013, 02:01:38

Title: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Mal on October 23, 2013, 02:01:38

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.  :disapp: 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 ?  :eek:
many thanks for all good ideas !  ;)
Mal

       

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 23, 2013, 02:12:55

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.

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Mal on October 23, 2013, 02:33:05

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           

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2013, 05:29:28

Hi Mal,

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

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageviewsec.asp?id=10 (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 (http://www.ehow.com/how_6200741_remove-stains-fabric-car-seats.html)

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: rustynutz on October 23, 2013, 06:23:03

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

:link: (http://www.bulkpower.com.au/products/carpet.php)

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 23, 2013, 10:19:23

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

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Asterix on October 23, 2013, 20:29:14

Hi Mal

 :wttc:

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

Not a fan of too much chemistry for the upholstery.

Title: Re: 2011 i30 white marks on seats !
Post by: Mal on October 24, 2013, 01:41:20

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   :agoodidea:  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