Determine the type and the age of the spot or the stain.
Remove the spots or the stains with water or a mild soap solution.
The following are stains that are almost impossible to remove completely:
Do not enlarge the soiled area when cleaning this type of stain. Use
GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner or the equivalent
for spot cleaning the following stains:
Gently scrape the excess stain from the trim material with a clean dull
knife or scraper.
• | Use very little cleaner |
• | Cheesecloth is preferable |
Start cleaning at the outside of the stain. Feather toward the center.
Use only the clean areas of the cloth.
Immediately dry the area with the following items in order to prevent
a cleaning ring:
Use caution when using a heat dryer or heat lamp in order to prevent
fabric damage.
Immediately repeat the cleaning operation over a slightly larger area,
while feathering the cleaning procedure toward the center, if a ring forms.
Mask off the surrounding trim areas when the ring still remains. Clean the
area with GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner or
the equivalent.