Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k

benwiddowson · 12-03-2007, 20:19

Hi,

I have a 56 plated Fabia vRS (its done 6k) but the seats look like its 5 years old, done 50k and the owner is a 100 a day smoker. I've got lots and lots of little stains on mainly the passenger seat but also the drivers (they look like tiny little water marks but some of them are as big as a 10p coin.

I poped along to my local Skoda dealer but they didn't know anything to get rid of the marks, they inturn pointed out the £1300 seat upgrade to leather. Now i know that light seats will show up marks very easily but this is stupid. Has anyone else experienced this or better still come up with a way of removing them? I dont just want to try any cleaning solution as this may just stain the seats even more.

Any help would be most greatful

Ben

Lummox · 12-03-2007, 20:22

Usually scotchguarding before hand means these problems are easily sorted, but its a bit late for that. Id give them a good going over with a soft bristle brush and foam interior cleaner (the foam type stuff usually works well)

Emily-Elizabeth · 12-03-2007, 20:23

Do you want to look at my seats and compare stains

Try 8 months of fabia ownership: Dog that will ONLY sit on the passenger's seat, sloppy owner eating in the car, taking girl friends on night outs in car = eye liner on seats.

Tbh, go to a professional valet place, pay £60 and get an as new car.

Decron · 12-03-2007, 20:30

AutoGlym interior shampoo.

It's the dogs.

Decron · 12-03-2007, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emily-Elizabeth

Do you want to look at my seats and compare stains

Does your driving have that effect on people?

mat-vrs · 12-03-2007, 20:42

Well @ 50k thats above average mileage. Call average 10k a year and the seats have seen as much use as some 5 year old cars.

I looked at a 53 plate vRS with stained seats. The dealer was very honest with me and said they had had them proffesionally cleaned twice and there was not much hope of getting the stains out.

Emily-Elizabeth · 12-03-2007, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

Does your driving have that effect on people?

Oh dear, can see the mis quote engine coming out. People making comments about stains not from worried passengers... etc etc

Decron · 12-03-2007, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emily-Elizabeth

Oh dear, can see the mis quote engine coming out. People making comments about stains not from worried passengers... etc etc

Sorry, I couldn't resist....

benwiddowson · 12-03-2007, 21:11

its driving me crazy, the car inside and outside is spotless except this silly seat problem. Im seriously tempted to shell out the grand and have the seats changed.

Emily-Elizabeth · 12-03-2007, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by benwiddowson

its driving me crazy, the car inside and outside is spotless except this silly seat problem. Im seriously tempted to shell out the grand and have the seats changed.

Not before you look at the after market leather options!!

There is a place called Seat Surgeons up York that people rave about, and looking at the pictures they look fab. Also a lot less than a grand.

jonny boy · 12-03-2007, 21:17

Use a steam cleaner. I've got one (the type with a cloth head attachment) and they'll literally get anything out. Just steam without chemicals.

TommyC · 13-03-2007, 01:18

Try Tescos own brand car interior cleaner. My mate has just used it to clean up the back seat of his BMW after his very messy kids (4 and 2) and the results were truly amazing!!!! He tried some other well knows stuff before (can't remember which one now though) and it didn't make any difference.

Wardy · 13-03-2007, 02:25

Get a decent local valeter to steam clean them, THEN get some ScotchGuard/Diamondbrite on them.

I've got a guy I always use for my interiors - £25. Job done

- you just have to be careful at this time of year that the seats dry out properly. I'd see that a heater was put inside at this time of year, otherwise you risk mould developing.

Failing that, give Seat Surgeons £800 and pick your own colours for a custom re-trim

Steve

Snoopie · 13-03-2007, 08:31

Leaving the windows open, when it's raining, gave my stains.

Dodgy · 13-03-2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by mat-vrs

Well @ 50k thats above average mileage. Call average 10k a year and the seats have seen as much use as some 5 year old cars.

I looked at a 53 plate vRS with stained seats. The dealer was very honest with me and said they had had them proffesionally cleaned twice and there was not much hope of getting the stains out.

I don't think you read the OP's post properly

His car's done 6k miles but it looks like it's done 50k!

Dave.

Josh_PoloGTi · 13-03-2007, 10:00

I use a Vax Spot Scrubber with the AAA Vax Liquid.

Works fantastically on the Fabia vRS interior

mat-vrs · 13-03-2007, 10:44

*Must read threads more thoroughly*

SteVRs · 13-03-2007, 10:58

Whoever buys/bought my 05 will be buying a car with absolutely mint seats (32k). A bit of care and attention works wonders

Conshine · 13-03-2007, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

AutoGlym interior shampoo.

It's the dogs.

I totally agree, best stuff there is.

Gets the filth out of my seats a treat.

ChrisRs · 13-03-2007, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

AutoGlym interior shampoo.

It's the dogs.

Thats the one!!

mr. hedgehog · 13-03-2007, 13:15

common problem - millions of threads. i opted for seat surgeons in the end. under 1K so cheaper than stealer by miles and looks very sweet.

12-03-2007, 20:19	#1
benwiddowson Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Hi, I have a 56 plated Fabia vRS (its done 6k) but the seats look like its 5 years old, done 50k and the owner is a 100 a day smoker. I've got lots and lots of little stains on mainly the passenger seat but also the drivers (they look like tiny little water marks but some of them are as big as a 10p coin. I poped along to my local Skoda dealer but they didn't know anything to get rid of the marks, they inturn pointed out the £1300 seat upgrade to leather. Now i know that light seats will show up marks very easily but this is stupid. Has anyone else experienced this or better still come up with a way of removing them? I dont just want to try any cleaning solution as this may just stain the seats even more. Any help would be most greatful Ben

12-03-2007, 20:22	#2
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,981 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 835 Times in 702 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Usually scotchguarding before hand means these problems are easily sorted, but its a bit late for that. Id give them a good going over with a soft bristle brush and foam interior cleaner (the foam type stuff usually works well) __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

12-03-2007, 20:23	#3
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,650 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS with cruise and 5 disk CD changer as the 6th slot has stopped working. Thanks: 21 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Do you want to look at my seats and compare stains Try 8 months of fabia ownership: Dog that will ONLY sit on the passenger's seat, sloppy owner eating in the car, taking girl friends on night outs in car = eye liner on seats. Tbh, go to a professional valet place, pay £60 and get an as new car. __________________

12-03-2007, 20:30	#4
Decron Eye Eye Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,664 Members Car: Vroomster Thanks: 73 Thanked 270 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k AutoGlym interior shampoo. It's the dogs.

12-03-2007, 20:42	#6
mat-vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 91 Members Car: Fabia vRS SE (ordered at least!) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Well @ 50k thats above average mileage. Call average 10k a year and the seats have seen as much use as some 5 year old cars. I looked at a 53 plate vRS with stained seats. The dealer was very honest with me and said they had had them proffesionally cleaned twice and there was not much hope of getting the stains out.

12-03-2007, 21:11	#9
benwiddowson Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k its driving me crazy, the car inside and outside is spotless except this silly seat problem. Im seriously tempted to shell out the grand and have the seats changed.

12-03-2007, 21:17	#11
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,037 Members Car: Fabia vRS/ Xenons/ Cruise/ Heated seats/ Side airbags/ 3rd headrest. Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Use a steam cleaner. I've got one (the type with a cloth head attachment) and they'll literally get anything out. Just steam without chemicals. __________________ Jon.

13-03-2007, 01:18	#12
TommyC Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south east Posts: 407 Members Car: Black Magic 54 plate vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Try Tescos own brand car interior cleaner. My mate has just used it to clean up the back seat of his BMW after his very messy kids (4 and 2) and the results were truly amazing!!!! He tried some other well knows stuff before (can't remember which one now though) and it didn't make any difference. __________________ WARNING : Jelly is not porous!! What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers? Mechanical engineers build weapons and civil engineers build targets.

13-03-2007, 02:25	#13
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,875 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 473 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Get a decent local valeter to steam clean them, THEN get some ScotchGuard/Diamondbrite on them. I've got a guy I always use for my interiors - £25. Job done - you just have to be careful at this time of year that the seats dry out properly. I'd see that a heater was put inside at this time of year, otherwise you risk mould developing. Failing that, give Seat Surgeons £800 and pick your own colours for a custom re-trim Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

13-03-2007, 08:31	#14
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,458 Members Car: Honda Civic Type-R Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Leaving the windows open, when it's raining, gave my stains.

13-03-2007, 10:44	#17
mat-vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 91 Members Car: Fabia vRS SE (ordered at least!) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Must read threads more thoroughly

13-03-2007, 10:58	#18
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k Whoever buys/bought my 05 will be buying a car with absolutely mint seats (32k). A bit of care and attention works wonders

13-03-2007, 13:15	#21
mr. hedgehog Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 256 Members Car: Seat Leon Cupra Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS - looks like its done 50k common problem - millions of threads. i opted for seat surgeons in the end. under 1K so cheaper than stealer by miles and looks very sweet. __________________ Fabia VRS - Heated full leather, cruise, 160 intake, green filter, Forge FMIC, CC Stage 1, 312mm drilled Zimmermans, Momo Strutbrace, Jabba ARB, Eibach springs, Octy 17"s & Cupra R splitter, Helix Clutch & SMFW. Allard EGR bypass. Bring on the VT2...

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