1955 interior stain

[Ed R]

Not sure if this is the correct forum to be posting this. I have a 1955 Thunderbird restored. It seems that some of the color on a ball cap that was resting on the white portion of the seat transferred to the vinyl and now there’s a stain that I cannot remove. I have tried all the popular cleaners for vinyl and leather as well as OxiClean and Shout, Mr. clean magic eraser, you name it so I need some advice before I go in damage the seat by using some alcohol-based chemical like goo be gone or rubbing alcohol.

 

[1957Bird]

Not saying that you should, but I have used isopropyl alcohol/dry gas on vinyl seat stains with good results.
Of course try a spot somewhere it doesn’t show.
Good luck ?
Roger

 

[willcarterdc]

I have found Chemical Guys Nonsense cleaner to be remarkably effective on all kinds of stains:

Nonsense All Purpose Cleaner | Chemical Guys

Nonsense is the invisible, colorless, and odorless all-purpose super cleaner that works on car interiors, wheels, and more. Use it to remove dirt and stains from virtually all surfaces.

www.chemicalguys.com

(I know I sound like an ad! But I really have no affiliation with them.)

 

[Ed R]

I have found Chemical Guys Nonsense cleaner to be remarkably effective on all kinds of stains:

Nonsense All Purpose Cleaner | Chemical Guys

Nonsense is the invisible, colorless, and odorless all-purpose super cleaner that works on car interiors, wheels, and more. Use it to remove dirt and stains from virtually all surfaces.

www.chemicalguys.com

(I know I sound like an ad! But I really have no affiliation with them.)

Thanks it was the first thing I tried and it is an amazing product, but no luck this time

 

[Ward 57]

Thanks it was the first thing I tried and it is an amazing product, but no luck this time

You may have to result to vinyl stain but getting it to match nay be a challenge.

 

[74 Harley]

If you have an upolstery shop locally stop in and talk to them.

 

[merccougbird]

Not sure if this is the correct forum to be posting this. I have a 1955 Thunderbird restored. It seems that some of the color on a ball cap that was resting on the white portion of the seat transferred to the vinyl and now there’s a stain that I cannot remove. I have tried all the popular cleaners for vinyl and leather as well as OxiClean and Shout, Mr. clean magic eraser, you name it so I need some advice before I go in damage the seat by using some alcohol-based chemical like goo be gone or rubbing alcohol.

Maybe this link will help. I have a 1969 Cougar and belong to that forum, as well as this one ( for my 1971 T-Bird ). Seems one of the Cougar owners has had luck on his vinyl dash with GOOP hand cleaner. Worth a try :

Cleaning the Vinyl Dash effectively

Hello, I wanted to share a video I posted recently regarding how to clean the vinyl dash effectively. This is a video for those who have this gummy build up on the dash. Not sure why it happens, but I found a solution by accident recently. I used Goop hand cleaner which always have on hand. I...

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I would stay away from Goo-B-Gone, as it contains toluene and other solvents. I would be wary of what it might do to the vinyl ( like dissolve it / remove graining, etc.
Best of luck.