HELP I HURT MY FRIENDS MUSTANG!
7/20/05, 10:59 AM
#22
well I thought I would give you more insight as to what needs to be done in order to try to remove it. However, your friend really should think about this before performing any of these steps because the top really could be ruined. What colour is the top anyway?
WARNING: Before making any attempts to remove spots, always test fabric for colorfastness first by applying a small amount of the cleaning solution or chemical on a hidden or unnoticeable area. The tips listed here are not guaranteed to work with every carpet or upholstered item. When using any chemical or liquid on fabric you should PROCEED WITH CAUTION. If you are unsure as to how your carpet or upholstery might be affected you should call a professional cleaning technician in your area.
Many stains can be most successfully removed with products made specifically for their removal, i.e. fingernail polish remover. If such items are not available to you you may try the following:
Apply a liquid detergent directly to the stain if the material is washable, or dampen the stain and rub synthetic detergent or soap into it until thick suds are formed. Repeat as many times as necessary. When the outline of the stain is gone, rinse thoroughly. Sometimes it helps to let the fabric dry between treatments.
Sponge nonwashable fabrics with cleaning fluid repeatedly until no more color can be removed.
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NOTE: Some products like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, bleach or alcohol can actually bleach or change the color in some fabrics. Read the WARNING notice again and proceed with caution.
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If the stain is not removed, try next sponging it with alcohol*. (Test for colorfastness. Dilute the alcohol with two parts of water.)
For stains not removed by alcohol, try sponging with cleaning fluid or turpentine*. If turpentine is used, sponge afterward with a warm detergent solution or alcohol to remove the turpentine.
If traces of stain still remain after these treatments, use a chlorine bleach, or hydrogen peroxide.
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So if you have to resort to using bleach you may as well buy your friend a new top for her poor convertible.
WARNING: Before making any attempts to remove spots, always test fabric for colorfastness first by applying a small amount of the cleaning solution or chemical on a hidden or unnoticeable area. The tips listed here are not guaranteed to work with every carpet or upholstered item. When using any chemical or liquid on fabric you should PROCEED WITH CAUTION. If you are unsure as to how your carpet or upholstery might be affected you should call a professional cleaning technician in your area.
Many stains can be most successfully removed with products made specifically for their removal, i.e. fingernail polish remover. If such items are not available to you you may try the following:
Apply a liquid detergent directly to the stain if the material is washable, or dampen the stain and rub synthetic detergent or soap into it until thick suds are formed. Repeat as many times as necessary. When the outline of the stain is gone, rinse thoroughly. Sometimes it helps to let the fabric dry between treatments.
Sponge nonwashable fabrics with cleaning fluid repeatedly until no more color can be removed.
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NOTE: Some products like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, bleach or alcohol can actually bleach or change the color in some fabrics. Read the WARNING notice again and proceed with caution.
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If the stain is not removed, try next sponging it with alcohol*. (Test for colorfastness. Dilute the alcohol with two parts of water.)
For stains not removed by alcohol, try sponging with cleaning fluid or turpentine*. If turpentine is used, sponge afterward with a warm detergent solution or alcohol to remove the turpentine.
If traces of stain still remain after these treatments, use a chlorine bleach, or hydrogen peroxide.
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So if you have to resort to using bleach you may as well buy your friend a new top for her poor convertible.
7/20/05, 02:34 PM
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thanks stoic...yeah we were just decorating the windows with hearts and stuff...must be a texas thing i saw on ure profile ure from texas too. well we found out how it got on the top...me and my friends were super careful and ONLY got it on the windows, but then the car owner put the top down before drvinging away, and becasue of how it folds paint got on it. 
7/20/05, 04:52 PM
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My C/T still sucks!
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Originally posted by Donna@July 20, 2005, 10:48 AM
Relax??
If that had been my car I would be mad as
Good Luck with your dilemma.
Relax??
If that had been my car I would be mad as
Good Luck with your dilemma.
7/20/05, 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by RattlerGolf@July 20, 2005, 2:39 PM
its a tan top, white shoe polish...thank yall so much for ure help!
its a tan top, white shoe polish...thank yall so much for ure help!
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