Brake Parts Cleaner for carpeting (56K Beware)

[imported_Larry A]

Read the contents some brake parts cleaner has Acetone in it Acetone can eat some plastics it is called a hot solvent. Some b.p.c. has perchocloride in it that will work fine. It is the same solvent used in dry cleaning

 

[cackleberry]

Remember this is a last resort and the mats should be scrubbed before hand. Don't want to make a mess with mud and brake cleaner! Also, beware the fumes or you'll be :shocked

The stuff in the pics is actually the same brand I used to use, never had a problem with it ruining any carpet, but it will mess up some plastics, so always test a spot.

 

[imported_chewy]

Okay--I found the CRC brand that you used Showroom. I have a large stain where one of those air freshners that you stick in an electrical outlet broke and made a mess. It was 'cinnamon" and red in color and nothing has touched it. I suspect it has some oils in it and I am hoping the brake cleaner will work. I am going to try it on some of the carpet in the closet before hitting the stain. Will let you know what happens...

 

[DA53]

Also, make sure you get the non-chlorinated version of the cleaner.

Is there a reason it needs to be the non-chlorinated type? Thanks.



Al

 

[imported_chewy]

Well, the brake cleaner did not touch my stain. I have tried several other things on it, and I guess it is just one of those stains you don't get up.



However, the brake cleaner did get some marker stains up from my office carpeting!

 

[BradE]

Al,



The non-chlorinated version is less harsh on plastics. Chlorinated versions can discolor plastic and make it brittle and crack.

 

[imported_kgb]

I am also a huge fan of OXICLEAN. That stuff got a gallon of paint off my new carpet when I moved into my house.

 

[paco]

Chewy,



Have you dried Dry Cleaning Solution?

 

[imported_chewy]

Paco:



No--never tried dry cleaning solution. Where would I find this? Have you had success with this product?



Thanks,

Chewy

 

[paco]

I removed a stain that was set in my dad's old Corsica which had been set for years.



I have a lot of dry cleaning so I'm in good with my local cleaner. Go in to a shop that does the cleaning on-site and bring a glass jar with a lid and ask if they'll be willing to give you a couple of ounzes of their dry cleaning solvent and give them $5. The stuff is pretty nasty though. So use some good kitchen gloves (and dedicate them to car cleaning) and use it in a well ventilated area. Works very very well.



Let us know if works out for you.

 

[paco]

Also, be careful not to get any on plastic as it could discolour it. Also, test first for colourfastness.



I searched the forum and there were posts about it. John brought up a good point that you should ask if it's been diluted or fully concentrated.



Basically, tell them your problem and see what they advise.



Here's a thread that describes it as well.



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7055&highlight=dry+cleaning+solvent

 

[DA53]

ShowroomLincoln, Thanks for the reply.

 

[imported_chewy]

Paco:



I appreciate the help. I have a local dry cleaner I use that has the service at the store. I will grab a jar this weekend and stop by and see them.



Thanks,

Chewy

 

[paco]

Anytime

 

[PAW]

Take breaks when using the dry cleaning fluid. The fumes will get you. I believe what you looking for is 1, 1, 1 trichloroethane. Be sure to test for color fastness first. I used it to clean some kind of red stains (it had been there for a LONG time) plus blue stains (from jeans) off of the tan velor of my old Acura Legend. It worked great!