I originally thought that the "suede-type" interior we have would be hard to clean. Not so.
I've been crawling in and out of mine for about 6 months (6000 miles) and the driver's seat was starting to noticeably discolor.
I used a liquid cleaner and a soft brush and got it into a slight foam. Used a towel to pickup any moisture and partially dried the cleaned areas. I used a blow dryer and the same brush until completely dry(my wife thought I was crazy blowdrying my truck seats). The look just like new!
So, if you're considering soaking the seats down and getting them clean, don't sweat it. You'll be happy with the results.
Oh, yeah. Don't forget to ScotchGuard.





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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
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1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

What "liquid cleaner" did you use? Not ready to do this yet, but will need to eventually...

Does Scotchgard work on suede?

 

I used a product call "Blue" something...Just use a gentle interior cleaner.
Kiwi makes a suede/nubuck protectant. Works great. I actually used both the Kiwi and Scotchguard.

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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
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1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Fun things to know and learn:

The gray parts of our seats are cloth, not suede. I thought they were suede too, but found out otherwise from SVT, and later confirmed it through my salesman and service writer.

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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
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Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99, NLOC #315
Best run to date 13.16 @104.8
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 80 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood; Cal-Tracs traction bars

 

Chuck,

That's why I refered to them as "suede-type". Still, I think keeping them protected made the clean-up a breeze.


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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
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1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

I spilled a protein shake on My seat just in front of the arm rest. My wife used a vacuum that is similar to a rainbow, one that uses water spray to clean with. It looks new.
Still I may buy the is it Oakley seat covers.

Jeff C.

17000 miles and No...problems.

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Red 99 Lightning (Totaled)
Black 99 Lightning
White 88 SVO Merkur Xr4ti
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Silver 95 SHO