Removing Red Gatorade Stain

Anthony Orosco · 07-30-04, 10:38

The red stain below is from a Honda I detailed a few weeks ago. The stain is 2 years old and I thought I would have no luck in removing it at first.

Here is a BEFORE

Anthony Orosco · 07-30-04, 10:43

Red Dye Relief used to come in a 2 part system but now it is all pre-mixed into one bottle, which is cool

I applied the ChemWizard directly to the stain and let it sit a few minutes. I then applied a damp white terry cloth over the stain and applied a hot steam iron on top of the towel until it began to boil over....remove the iron and shift the towel to a clean spot and hit it again with the iron.

I then tried to clean up the coffee stains but they were much more stubborn than the red dye

I then cleaned the carpets with 303 cleaner and extracted.

Here is the AFTER

Scottwax · 07-30-04, 10:46

Where do you get this stuff from? Red stains are usually the toughest to deal with.

Anthony Orosco · 07-30-04, 10:46

Here are a few pics of the Honda after I detailed it with Menzerna.......FMJ tops this one off

Scottwax · 07-30-04, 10:49

Slumming lately, Anthony?

Nice work on the Accord! Too bad it is a 4 cylinder though.

Anthony Orosco · 07-30-04, 10:49

Quote:

Originally posted by Scottwax

Where do you get this stuff from? Red stains are usually the toughest to deal with.

The stuff is called "Red Blaster" and I get mine from TOL http://www.topoftheline.com/reddyeremover.html

In fact you will find these very same pictures posted on her website.

Anthony

Anthony Orosco · 07-30-04, 10:52

Quote:

Originally posted by Scottwax
Slumming lately, Anthony?

Nice work on the Accord! Too bad it is a 4 cylinder though.

LOL...yeah....my doctors gave me a hard time about detailing the Honda

here is a pic of the hood I would of taken more pics but my digicams battery failed right after this hood shot

Anthony

Scottwax · 07-30-04, 10:57

thanks for the info!

ensteele · 08-03-04, 11:19

I have the same problem and have tried everything I can think of. It was not gatorade, but some kind of drink. It was spilled and I was not told about it until it was too late. It has been about 2 years as well. I will get some of it and try it. I will let you know what happens. Before and after pics as well. Thanks for the information.

Auto Care USA · 08-04-04, 06:27

Anthony awesome, just awesome. This is without a doubt the hardest stain to remove. You are a true pro. Doesn't it feel great when you can do this? I still get excited when i look at before and after pictures of our work.

carcrazy22 · 09-02-04, 07:02

Simply awesome ! Anthony, can Red Blaster be used to remove red stains in household carpets too ?

BumpersPlus2 · 09-02-04, 07:11

Yes it can be used inside. I use red relief from superior restoration. Great results on red, not so good on orange, yellow, and other colors.