9-7X V8-6.0L (2008)
Carpet: Customer Interest
Interior - Cleaning Plastic/Seats/Carpet/Leather/Vinyl
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 06-00-89-029F
Date: April 27, 2010
Subject: Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer -
Product Availability
Models:
2006-2011 GM Passenger Cars and Trucks including Saturn (EXCLUDES Cadillac DTS Platinum and Escalade Platinum with RPO R9N - Tehama
Leather)
2006-2010 HUMMER H2, H3
2006-2009 Saab 9-7X
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-00-89-029E (Section 00 - General Information).
To keep the vehicle interior looking the best, it should be cleaned often. It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming heavily soiled. The
vehicle's interior can experience extreme heat, which can cause stains to set quickly. Lighter color interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Care
should be taken because newspapers and garments may transfer color to the vehicle's interior.
Many of today's interiors are made with new low gloss materials. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on ANY surfaces (interior trim,
instrument panel, carpet, leather, vinyl and fabric) for which they are not intended. Using non-approved products can actually set the stain to the point
that nothing can remove it.
Important
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Do not use silicone or wax-based products or those containing organic solvents (such as naptha, alcohol, etc.) to clean your vehicle's
interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
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Never use a STIFF brush or a brush that has been previously used with a harsh chemical. This can cause damage to the vehicle's interior
surfaces.
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Use only mild, Neutral-pH cleaners. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave
residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt.
Because it is critical to use only mild, neutral-pH cleaners, General Motors has approved the use of the cleaners and conditioners listed in this bulletin
for the cleaning of interiors. These products are in the neutral-pH range and will maintain the best vehicle interior appearance. These products are
water-based, biodegradable, and do not contain bleach, solvents or harsh chemicals.
Interior trim pieces on new vehicles, as well as service components, arrive with a protective film. When removing the protective film, adhesive residue
may be left on the trim panels/components. The cleaner (for leather, vinyl, plastic and interior paint) is an effective cleaner in removing adhesive residue
without causing damage to the component.
Important
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If soapy, alkaline cleaning solutions are used on fabrics, and not thoroughly rinsed out, the residual left in the fabric will attract dirt.
Because the recommended cleaners/conditioners are in the pH neutral range, they won't leave behind soapy residue.
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On heavily stained or difficult to clean fabric/carpet, it is recommended that the entire surface be treated and cleaned vs. spot cleaning.
Refer to Extractor Machine and Concentrate section of this bulletin for more information.
Effective cleaning steps for hard and/or plastic surfaces:
1. Using a clean towel, apply/spray cleaner - leather, vinyl, plastic, interior paint, directly onto the towel.
2. Wipe the surface with the towel/cleaner.
3. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to work cleaner into the crevasses of the area being cleaned.
4. Wipe off any excess cleaner from the surface.
5. Using a clean towel, apply/spray the conditioner (leather, vinyl restorer) directly onto the towel.
6. Wipe the conditioner onto the previously cleaned area to restore the material to it's original luster.
Important
Today's interiors are developed and intended to have a low-gloss appearance. It is important to use only products which provide a
low-gloss finish in order to maintain the interior's integrity, customer appeal and satisfaction.
