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mildew smell on leather seats

posted by  Mr brick driver on  Tue Jan 18 19:37 CST 2005
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I found some good leather pieces for my 83 340 turbo at the wreaking yard the other day. I was concearned about mold, and was told I could bring back anything that I did not feel was acceptable. The front seat is fine. The rear seat has a sent of mold. The leather is in very nice shape, but it has the smell of mold which I do not want. Is there anything I can do, or should I just forget it and take the seat back? Thanks for any information and happy bricking.








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mildew smell on leather seats

posted by  Bryan on  Wed Jan 19 06:21 CST 2005
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After you follow the advice below buy some leatherique from www.leatherique.com
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mildew smell on leather seats

posted by  Steve on  Wed Jan 19 00:57 CST 2005
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While bleach and water will kill surface mold, I suspect that it has penetrated into the foam seat cushion. The only way to deal with it will be to remove the seat skins and soak the cushion in bleach solution.








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mildew smell on leather seats

posted by  Evan R on  Tue Jan 18 23:30 CST 2005
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A very mild solution of bleach & water will kill the mold & mildew.

Follow immediately with leather treatment.
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