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Old 11-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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Denim transfer to Almond MB Tex seats- Solution!

Hey all,

I recently noticed indigo dye transfer from my jeans onto my 2 week old Almond MB Tex seats. Needless to say I was very upset and did some research on various products that people have used to clean MB Tex. I ran over to Pep Boys and picked up some Vinylex, from the makers of Lexol. It worked like a charm and the dye came right off my seats without any bad effects on the MB Tex. Hopefully it will protect the vinyl too so that this problem does not happen again! And the best part is that it has no odor, so it won't stink up your car. Just thought I would share my experience as I imagine this has happened to a few of us
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Sorry to hear that. Please check the following thread regarding this issue.

https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...ther-care.html

I was order a Almond interior, but after reading this thread, changed by order to black right a way.
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Well I love my almond MB Tex and now after seeing how easy it cleans up, I am so happy I did not get leather seats!
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I am so glad I got leather...
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Originally Posted by meghanwww
Well I love my almond MB Tex and now after seeing how easy it cleans up, I am so happy I did not get leather seats!
MB-Tex FTW! I have a 23 year old 190e with MB-Tex that is supple and looks new. Can you say that with leather?
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Originally Posted by Sincity
MB-Tex FTW! I have a 23 year old 190e with MB-Tex that is supple and looks new. Can you say that with leather?

Still not a fan...

Plastic underwear would last longer than cotton ones but it's not all about durability...
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ML 350 MB tex odor

I have a nearly debilitating odor in my 2010 ML 350. I just bought it. It was suggested that
the MB tex seat covers could be the cause. Anyone else experience this ? Solutions ??
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Originally Posted by JT01
I am so glad I got leather...
I had light grey leather in my previous Lexus. The seats would stain with my jeans. It's not just MB Tex. But any good leather cleaner and conditioner will get the dye out.
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My C300 has the two tone light gray MBTex seats and I just wiped off the dark denim stain with a damp microfiber cloth, worked perfectly...on the topic of leather vs MBTex, I see folks in their BMW/Mercedes with sheep skin covers all the time, I'm assuming their leather is cracked, "ain't nobody got time for that!"
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I have a ash (cream color) mb-text on my c-class and it is just stunning and makes the car inside look bigger but again when I wear blue jeans it just gets stained so after X amount of cleaning I decided that everytime I will drive the car with jeans I will slip a seat cover on top. I got it for $3 on a local auto shop here and it is secured with elastic bands and will cover the entire seat. This will only take a 10 seconds tops to do it and I haven't cleaned my seat for almost 2 months now.
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PhilR - seat material problem with Japanese SUV's - like Acura - if you have a odor:

1) best to change cabin air filter

2) Mix Simple Green$10) 50/50 with water in a spray bottle -or use Awesome cleaner/spot-remover ($2) from the Dollar store again 50/50 mix with water - spray the carpet and mats one section at a time till damp - while damp, work a microfiber towels back and forth to pull out the dirt - do NOT overspray onto plastic

3) Use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer ($10) or the MB-Tex and plastic surfaces and wipe with mclean microfiber towel

4) With fresh cabin filter buy a spray can of Quest AC Duct cleaner - use that to spray into the air-con vents

Air dry it all - you are into this for a bit less than $30...

Keep the beat !

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