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One of the most common problems we encounter with vehicles is the proper removal of soil and stains from automotive interiors. However, proper stain removal is a simple task with a little know-how and the proper cleaning supplies.

The first step in proper stain removal is to identify, if possible, exactly what caused the stain in the first place.

If possible, spills and stains should be treated immediately. The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove.

First, start by removing solid built-up materials with a stiff dry brush or the edge of a dull knife. Then diagnose exactly what kind of stain you are dealing with.

Common stains

Protein stains:

Baby food, milk, baby formula, mucous, blood, cheese sauce, mud, cream, pudding, egg, urine, feces, vomit, gelatin, white glue, school paste and ice cream.

Tannin stains:

Alcoholic beverages, beer, berries (cranberries, raspberries, strawberries), coffee, cologne, felt-tip water color pen or washable ink, fruit juice (apple, grape, orange), soft drinks, tea and tomato juice.

Oil-based stains:

Automotive oil, hair oil, bacon fat, hand lotion, butter/margarine, lard, automotive grease, mayonnaise, salad dressing, cooking fats and oils, suntan oil or lotion and face creams.

Dye stains:

Cherry, blueberry, felt-tip pen (permanent ink may not come out), grass, India ink, Kool-aid, mercurochrome, mustard and tempera paint.

Removal methods

Now that we have identified what the stain is, we can take the necessary steps to remove it.

Oil:

Most oil-based stains can be easily removed by treating the affected area with a safety solvent or solvent spotting agent that will dissolve the stain.

Simply treat the affected spot and allow it to penetrate. Scrub vigorously with a stiff brush and the stain will most likely dissipate.

Follow up by blotting with a clean, white towel and/or extraction with a hot water extractor.

Protein:

I find with protein stains that we usually will attempt to extract as much of the stain as possible BEFORE treating the stain with our extractor using COLD water. If hot water is used first, the protein is “cooked,” causing coagulation between the fibers in the fabric, making the stains more difficult to remove.

After extraction, treat the stain with a protein spotting agent if possible (if not, use a mild all-purpose shampoo) and scrub vigorously. Extract using warm, not hot, water and repeat if necessary.

If the stain remains, allow the spotting agent to dwell for a longer period of time.

Tannin:

Fresh tannin stains are usually removed by treating with a detergent cleaner and extracting with hot water. Use of soap (bar soap, soap flakes, or detergents containing natural soap) will make tannin stains permanent or at least more difficult to remove.

Dye:

Dye stains are very difficult to remove, if they can be removed at all.

First, pre-treat the stain with a heavy-duty all purpose shampoo detergent, scrub vigorously, and then rinse thoroughly with your hot water extractor.

Stubborn stains

Stubborn stains, such as red dye, can sometimes be removed through use of specialty products, but there is no guarantee the stain can be removed (particularly on light colored carpets and fabrics).

In this case, I find it handy to have a working knowledge of the different options with respect to re-dyeing the area or entire carpet (which can be a very profitable up-sell).

My best advice is that if you encounter a stain that you don’t know how to handle – STOP. Do some research and try and find the proper solution rather than experimenting, which will most likely lead to problems.

Contact your local chemical supplier and ask about specialty stain removal products and training if possible.

Knowledge is your best friend and will make solving stubborn stains a breeze.

Scott Perkin is the owner of Scotty's Shine Shop in London, Ontario and has been involved in professional detailing for over 15 years. In 2004, Scott was named Detailing Person of the Year by Professional Carwashing & Detailing® magazine. Scott can be reached at shineshop@bellnet.ca.

Look carefully at the B-17 and note how shot up it is - one engine dead, tail, horizontal stabilizer and nose shot up...it was ready to fall out of the sky. (This is a painting done by an artist from the description of both pilots many years later.) Then realize that there is a German ME-109 fighter flying next to it. Now read the story below. I think you'll be surprised...

Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they were flying deeper over enemy territory instead of heading home to Kimbolton.

After flying the B-17 over an enemy airfield, a German pilot named Franz Stigler was ordered to take off and shoot down the B-17. When he got near the B-17, he could not believe his eyes. In his words, he 'had never seen a plane in such a bad state'. The tail and rear section was severely damaged, and the tail gunner wounded. The top gunner was all over the top of the fuselage. The nose was smashed and there were holes everywhere.

Despite having ammunition, Franz flew to the side of the B-17 and looked at Charlie Brown, the pilot. Brown was scared and struggling to control his damaged and blood-stained plane.

BF-109 pilot Franz Stigler

B-17 pilot Charlie Brown

Aware that they had no idea where they were going, Franz waved at Charlie to turn 180 degrees. Franz escorted and guided the stricken plane to, and slightly over, the North Sea towards England. He then saluted Charlie Brown and turned away, back to Europe. When Franz landed he told the CO that the plane had been shot down over the sea, and never told the truth to anybody. Charlie Brown and the remains of his crew told all at their briefing, but were ordered never to talk about it.

More than 40 years later, Charlie Brown wanted to find the Luftwaffe pilot who saved the crew. After years of research, Franz was found. He had never talked about the incident, not even at post-war reunions.

They met in the USA at a 379th Bomber Group reunion, together with 25 people who are alive now - all because Franz never fired his guns that day.

(L-R) German Ace Franz Stigler, artist Ernie Boyett, and B-17 pilot Charlie Brown

When asked why he didn't shoot them down, Stigler later said, “I didn't have the heart to finish those brave men. I flew beside them for a long time. They were trying desperately to get home and I was going to let them do that. I could not have shot at them. It would have been the same as shooting at a man in a parachute.”

Both men died in 2008.

This is a true story!http://www.snopes.com/military/charliebrown.asp

THIS WAS BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN THERE WAS HONOR IN BEING A WARRIOR...THEY PROUDLY WORE UNIFORMS, AND THEY DIDN'T HIDE IN AMBUSH INSIDE A MOSQUE, OR BEHIND WOMEN AND CHILDREN, NOR DID THEY USE MENTALLY RETARDED WOMEN AS SUICIDE BOMBERS TO TARGET AND KILL INNOCENT CIVILIANS...HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED...

This 2007 Aston Vantage came to us with severe water spots and tree sap and the scratches were so bad that it looked like the car had been driven through a rose bush.

Due to the owners true desires for this car, it was decided after measuring the paint and careful examination that wet sanding the paint would not be an option but a must!

We used a combination of brands and products to both compound and polish the finish and once the paint was in as new of condition that it could possiblaly be, we finished the car with a high-end sealant!

This special project took over ten (10) hours to finish and the results as you can see were incredible!

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