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For 1990-2009 cars only

Grease or Oily Stains

Stains are caused by the following substances:

    â€¢ Grease
    â€¢ Oil
    â€¢ Butter
    â€¢ Margarine
    â€¢ Shoe polish
    â€¢ Coffee with cream
    â€¢ Chewing Gum
    â€¢ Cosmetic Creams
    â€¢ Vegetable oils
    â€¢ Wax crayon
    â€¢ Tar
    â€¢ Asphalt

Carefully scrape off the excess matter.

Use GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner.

Remove the following substances as soon as possible:

    â€¢ Shoe polish
    â€¢ Wax crayons
    â€¢ Tar
    â€¢ Asphalt

Use care when using the cleaner. The cleaner may cause stains to bleed.

Non-Greasy Stains

Non-greasy stains include the following stains:

    â€¢ Catsup
    â€¢ Black coffee
    â€¢ Egg
    â€¢ Fruit
    â€¢ Fruit Juice
    â€¢ Milk
    â€¢ Soft Drinks
    â€¢ Wine
    â€¢ Vomit
    â€¢ Blood
    â€¢ Urine
  1. Carefully scrape off the excess matter.
  2. Sponge the stain with cool water.
  3. Use the GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner or the equivalent.
  4. Treat the area with a water/baking soda solution of 5 milliliters, 1 teaspoon, of baking soda to 250 milliliters, 1 cup, of lukewarm water.
  5. Clean lightly with GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner or the equivalent if needed.

Combination Stains

Combination stains include the following stains:

    â€¢ Candy
    â€¢ Ice cream
    â€¢ Mayonnaise
    â€¢ Chili sauce
    â€¢ Stains of unknown origin
  1. Carefully scrape off the excess matter.
  2. Clean the stain with cold water.
  3. Allow the area to dry.
  4. Clean the stain with GM P/N 1050429 Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner if the stain persists.