new car, new seats.... new materials

[DetailKitty]

This car is the first I've had with suede/microsuede/alcantera on the seats. So I'm not sure what to use on them IF they get dirty, and also just how to keep them looking good on a daily basis.

What do you all use on this material?

Thx gang!

 

[chefwong]

Keep it clean. Whether it be with water or something really light like cockpit...
Brush it once in awhile. The key is keeping it clean so oils, etc won't mat the fiber.
Be careful and do the step over in/out to mitigate bolster wear

 

[RPM_BR]

Hi Kitty
Regarding cleaning alcantara

Cleaning Alcantara and general maintenance | Alcantara

best regards

 

[DetailKitty]

Thank you!

 

[Rsurfer]

Sonax makes a cleaner specifically for Alcantara.

 

[FUNX650]

This is what I use on mine:
Leather Master Nubuck Eco Protection & Cleaning Kit, nubuck cleaning kit, suede leather cleaning kit


Bob

 

[parshooter]

Thanks Bob, another $50 spent at Autogeek.

 

[DetailKitty]

Thx guys! All good suggestions!

 

[FUNX650]

Thanks Bob,
another $50 spent at Autogeek.

Doesn't Ohio have some kind of a
Law, or something on "The Books",
regarding this/these issue(s)?

Bob

 

[jsgntulok]

First step is to read the Owner's Manual for advice on cleaning the upholstery. Enjoy your new ride!

 

[11Silverado]

Like mentioned above, Sonax makes an alcantara specific cleaner. It works really well! i would highly suggest you check it out and give it a try.

 

[DetailKitty]

Like mentioned above, Sonax makes an alcantara specific cleaner. It works really well! i would highly suggest you check it out and give it a try.

I added it to my wish list

 

[Klasse Act]

Sonax makes a cleaner specifically for Alcantara.

Exactly!

German product for a German made car

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[parshooter]

Exactly!

German product for a German made car

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Well I hope Leather Master is made in Canada :caflag:

 

[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

Congrats on the new vehic. Sorry if I missed the thread, but what did you end up getting?
When in Florida last month for IDA Mike stated that the Sonax SONAX Upholstery and Alcantara Cleaner, best alcantara cleaner was excellent.

 

[DetailKitty]

Congrats on the new vehic. Sorry if I missed the thread, but what did you end up getting?
When in Florida last month for IDA Mike stated that the Sonax SONAX Upholstery and Alcantara Cleaner, best alcantara cleaner was excellent.

Thx! That's another vote for Sonax.

Here the link: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/85289-dk-news-75.html

I got a Ford Focus RS :dblthumb2:

 

[FUNX650]

That's another vote for Sonax.

After being cleaned...
What, then, is Sonax's follow-up protector for
Alcantara/Micro-Suede/Nubuck/Ultrasuede/etc.?


Bob

 

[Eldorado2k]

I've used Folex straight undiluted with amazing results on alcantera, once cleaned protect with ScotchGard.


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[Eldorado2k]

Before:

After: bottom cushion cleaned, top still brown and dirty.

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