Steam Extraction to clean cloth seats

[Patrick Fant]

The cloth seats in these old cars (1956 in this case) could definitely benefit from some cleaning.  I'm about to go in for a steam cleaning treatment by a shop here that does this a lot. But, thought I would ask first if anyone has any experience with using steam on these old Cadillac upholstery seats?  I think I am running out of stuff to do on this car, a daily driver that just keeps running day after day!  Yeay for that - pat

[Clewisiii]

Steam is fine on the fabric and foam. Can help to refluff foam.  Help to smooth out vinyl without burning like a heat gun can.  But terrible for real leather so be aware of that.

[Patrick Fant]

Good to know.  Keep the steam away from the leather sounds right.  This old material with the silver thread through it is very intricate. pat