Crows93Z

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Looking for some good advice on carpet cleaning. I picked up an '02 ebony carpet on here and it has a decent sized spill stain and a couple other spots that need to be touched up. My carpet was garbage from the moment I got the car, so I've never bothered shampooing it or anything.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

LilJayV10

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It depends on how bad it is. If it's really bad try to find a local dealership or reputable detailing places and see how much it would be to professionally extract it. I would suggest taking your seats out(not the drivers obviously, see if you can take the driver seat out there)1. More of your carpet gets cleaned 2. It's a lot easier for the guy doing it.

If you want to do it yourself I have had good luck with Adam's Carpet & Upholstery cleaner. I tried Folex but like Adam's better.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-35-ad...y-cleaner.aspx

Detailers Domain sells a kit with a 3inch Groits polisher that has attachments to clean carpets/seats.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Griot...Kit_p_768.html

I have also seen good things from HD on the Autopia board but haven't had any personal experience with it.

I use brushes from Adams. I'm sure there are other good quality brushes out there cheaper but I decided to get his. I got his carpet brush and the horse hair brush(very nice brush)for cleaning leather and textured plastics.

Just giving you a few ideas.

Daniel Richards

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except hang it from something.

LilJayV10

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Ah. That's one way to do it.

Spartan7

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Pressure washing doesn't work that well. Get some Folex, that stuff is amazing.

Daniel Richards

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Mines not even worth trying anything to it's just completely shot, the previous owners tore it up good, so at some point I will be replacing mine, but I will be going with a different color as it will be part of my 2 tone interior, but I've got to work out exactly what parts will remain there current color and what parts will be the new color and then what color to do.

S2K

Another vote for Folex.

Crows93Z

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I went ahead and tried Folex. It worked to get most of the stain out but there was still a little bit left that no matter how much I scrubbed would not let go. I'd say it was worth the $6 though. Thanks!