Leather Seat Covers - Cleaning Procedure
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 43-16-06
Date: October, 1994
Subject:
Cleaning Procedure for Leather Seat Covers
Models:
1995 and Prior Passenger Cars and "C/K" and "S/T" Trucks
If leather seat covers are being returned only because they are dirty, a more aggressive cleaning procedure is recommended by General Motors prior to replacing covers.
Procedure
Dirty or soiled leather seat covers should be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution, using clean soft cloths. When this procedure proves inadequate, a commercially available leather cleaner, "Tanner's Preserve Leather Cleaner"* should be used with a 3M "Type T"* scrubbing pad.
Important:
The type of scrubbing pad is very critical because the common 3M Scotch-Brite green pad is too aggressive and will damage the leather finish.
The cleaner is available from "First Brands" by calling 1-800-726-1001, identifying yourself as a GM dealership, requesting "Tanner's Preserve Leather Cleaner" product, number AS-330, quantity and shipping address. This product is also available at stores.
The 3M "Type T" scrubbing pad is available from a 3M distributor. Call 1-800-742-9546 for the nearest distributor and then request the Scotch-Brite Clean and Finish Sheet, "Type T", in 6 x 9 inch sheets, UPC code number 048011-01276.
* We believe these sources and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.