I have used my Bissell "Little Green Machine" with excellent results on
several cars, including my '85 Vanagon.  It is amazing what that machine
will pull out uf the seats and carpet.

                                                            Jay

Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 06/21/2002 10:41:20 AM

Please respond to BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM

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Subject:    Re: vanagon manufacturer's upholstry types/codes

In a message dated 6/21/02 7:29:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
Sibleyjm@AOL.COM
writes:

<< i have decided to clean the interior of my 87 syncro.  planned to use my
 bissell steam cleaner, very nice machine.   however, i looked at the stock
 cleaning solution and the label read that the cleaning solution was to be
 used for only certain auto upholstery types.  it said to refer to the
 manufacturer's cleanability code tag and only use the product on the "X"
or
 "S" coded upholstery, not to be used on the "WS" or "W" type.  anyhow,
does
 anyone know the code for the late model vanagon upholstery?  my seats are
 brown/tan velour type 1987.
 thanks much, >>

Jeff,

Here's an endorsement of sorts. I have taken totally filthy crappy Vanagon
seats from 82-91. Taken them to the local self serve carwash. Blasted them
with whatever detergent they use there. Sat them out to dry for 24 hours
outside and presto. They look new. I didn't pay attention to any upholstery
cleaning codes. I've done this a half dozen times without any noticeable
consequences.

BenT
 <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon
Cafe</A>
 ps:
I removed the seats for cleaning.