1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 292

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mildsoap. If you need to use a solvent: 0 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tarand asphalt can be removed as follows: a Carefully scrape off excess stain. 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer tohelp prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 0 Fabric Protection Your Corvette has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard TM protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, whichare the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new. Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. 6-57