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Jim-Bob · 12-27-2010, 03:00 AM

I figured I would add the only progress shots I have. They are of the interior after removing the carpet and seats, scrubbing them with Simple Green and a thorough flushing with a pressure cleaner. It was THAT dirty. I finally reinstalled them a few days later after they had dried out. I still need to find a new driver's seat ( or a passenger's- they use the same cushions and upholstery) and a better piece of carpet but at least it no longer smells of dog and mold. Luckily though it is a non smoker car so at least that foul stench didn't have to be dealt with.

12-27-2010, 03:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jim-Bob Junkyard Engineer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 167 Super-Metro! - '92 Geo Metro Base $250 Pizza Delivery Car - '91 Geo Metro Base Team Metro 90 day: 43.75 mpg (US) Fronty the wonder truck - '98 Nissan Frontier XE Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	I figured I would add the only progress shots I have. They are of the interior after removing the carpet and seats, scrubbing them with Simple Green and a thorough flushing with a pressure cleaner. It was THAT dirty. I finally reinstalled them a few days later after they had dried out. I still need to find a new driver's seat ( or a passenger's- they use the same cushions and upholstery) and a better piece of carpet but at least it no longer smells of dog and mold. Luckily though it is a non smoker car so at least that foul stench didn't have to be dealt with. __________________ No green technology will ever make a substantive environmental impact until it is economically viable for most people to use it. This must be from a reduction in net cost of the new technology, not an increase in the cost of the old technology through taxation (Note: the car sees 100% city driving and is EPA rated at 37 mpg city) Last edited by Jim-Bob; 12-27-2010 at 03:15 AM..