Wash Your Car's Upholstery

Cleanliness in all aspects of living is something for everyone to enjoy, a state of living we should all be consciously aspiring for. A car with gleaming exteriors but muddy seats is no good. Get your act together and take the time to wash your car's upholstery at least once every couple of months. A little dusting and washing here and there goes a long way.
Whether vinyl, leather or cloth, the best advice is to remove the front seats so you can work better on them but the back seats can stay. Removing the front seats should give you more freedom of space to be able to wash them thoroughly. Plus, it also creates space inside the car so you can easily move around while you're working on the back seats.
Remove the front seats by loosening the bolts that hold them in place, then lay them down on the ground beside the car. Now you can start work on either the front seats or the back seats. Mix a small amount of car soap and water and then soak a sponge into the mixture. Squeeze the sponge so it doesn't drip. Then, holding the sponge, scrub it gently against the upholstery, making sure there's just enough moisture in the sponge to wipe the seats clean without getting them too wet. That's the trick here. Soak the seats with too much water and you're going to have a tough time drying them up.
For drying, leave the car doors and windows open under direct sunlight. The foam under the cloth should take a while to dry up, but at least the worst part is over: it's only a matter time before the seats dry up so you can go for a spin around town once again.

Save Thousands Dollars by Repairs Car Yourself

I know the value of do-it-yourself projects as an owner of a vintage car that has needed complete restoration. You can save thousands of dollars by doing the car repairs or restorations yourself. One of the most often needed repairs for vintage cars is the upholstery. This is some easy tips for repairing it yourself. First of all, you should always clean the upholstery before starting any repair projects. Use upholstery cleaner that is made specifically for the type of upholstery you have and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter. You will be amazed at what a good cleaning can do for old upholstery. It will reveal potential problem areas that you can repair before they become a big problem.
Repairing Leather upholstery tips:
You could try a leather repair kit that can be found at any automotive store if sewing or recovering the seat is not possible. The kit will come with a plastic substance that you will tint to match as close to your car upholstery color as possible. You'll have to apply it and then let it dry. It is usually o.k. for small areas if the color is well matched. Black or White upholstery is the easiest to match.
Repairing Vinyl upholstery tips:
Don't try using glue to repair your vinyl. It seems like an easy fix, but the adhesive in the glue can actually destroy the foam padding underneath the vinyl. Instead, simply cut a patch of excess vinyl found under the seat and use adhesive specifically made for vinyl upholstery to patch it. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Use this simple trick if it is just the piping around the seat that needs repair: Take a match stick and remove the match. Add some contact cement to one end of the match and work it into the damaged area. Then apply the cement to the other end and work that end of the stick in. Fold it in as you go if necessary. Make sure you let the cement dry completely before using the seat.
Do some research ahead of time and see if this do it yourself project is something you think you can do. You don't want that vintage muscle car looking awesome on the outside and old as dirt on the inside.

Simulated Leather Car Seat Covers

The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing leather car upholstery for your car or truck. You can think of from the most basic design to having the name of your vehicle or your name or anything else. The more customized you desire the more the cost. There are different grades of leather to choose from such as automotive grade leather that meets OEM specs.
Inserts are the part of the seat in the middle that you actually make contact with while sitting. The sides and the back are simulated leather on all new OEM or "Original Equipment Manufacturer" Other benefits of leather car upholstery are:
1. Leather is soft and supple and very comfortable.
2. Leather is waterproof and spot resistant. However, spills should be cleaned as soon as possible.
3. The material is very durable and will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
There is an alternative in simulated leather car seat covers if your budget does not allow for genuine leather. Simulated leather is actually vinyl but has the look and feel of real leather at a fraction of the cost. They are also available to fit just about all cars and trucks and come in a variety of colors and styles to fit you. If properly cared for simulated leather car seat covers will last for years to come. Instructions for installation and care should also be included in your order.