chrhodes Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 OK Question for the more educational of you all. what is the best product/method of cleaning Alcantera trim in my S3. any words of wisdom would be appreciated. ta chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Treat it with care and don't stain it is all i can say - haven't had to clean mine in over a year and a half of having it (sorry, I know that wasn't helpful) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Bangs Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Chris, Banana flavoured soap, mild warm water, clean cotton cloth, wipe and clean...pretty easy.. Alcantara is a doodle to clean as I found out on my A3. Just dont let it get too wet and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Just got mine with Alcantara, do you really use soap on it? It feels a bit like suede so I thought it'd go a bit iffy it wet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Robin Posted March 15, 2003 Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 Guys, I also have Alcantara and initially had the same concerns about cleaning etc. I had a small mark appear on one of the seats and it came out very easily just using a wet cloth and a drop of washing-up liquid. Soap and water is the cleaning method recommended by the manufacturer. See the Alcantara web site at Alcantara - Automotive Section . To save you all the trouble I have also included an extract below from the Alcatara 'maintenance' section. It applies to all uses of their product (I don't think they expect us to remove the seats and try to get them in the washing machine ) <font color="blue"> </font> "Washing Instructions - Extensive soiling or spots may require the entire cover to be washed. - Removable covers: Removable Alcantara® covers are very easy to clean, and can be safely washed with water in the washing machine set at 30º. To maintain the original freshness of the fabric, brush it with a soft brush once it has been washed. If the upholstery is fitted with Velcro, cover each piece with a Velcro cover. - Non-removable covers: Non-removable Alcantara® covers can be cleaned with soap and water. Avoid using solvents (particularly perchloroethyene and trichlorethylene) and contact with steam cleaners. The use of "spray extraction" upholstery cleaners is acceptable at low temperatures." <font color="black"> </font> Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 15, 2003 Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 Cheers S3Robin I wonder what they mean by extensive "soiling" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Robin Posted March 18, 2003 Report Share Posted March 18, 2003 Roy, Any full-blooded S3 driver who has transported a nervous passenger may from time to time experience "extensive soiling" of the passenger seat Also required ocassionally for the drivers seat if you need to stand on the brakes to avoid a slow driver ahead or experience a big slide on a narrow road. ...Lucky Alcantara foresaw this in their material development. I was browsing Bushy's Extreme Car Care web site at the weekend to see if Meguiars have come up with a product to remove fingernail and teeth marks from the dashboard ! ....ever wondered why Audi chose a stippled dashboard finish ? Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 mate, I'm looking for something that can get the footprints off the windscreen with all the bitches I've been pulling in me new motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s8n Posted April 6, 2003 Report Share Posted April 6, 2003 I brought my MY03 S3 in Imola Yellow with Yellow Alcantara and absoultely LOVE IT Its so wild and the girls just drool When I brought the car there were some mild marks, I took it to a detailer who used as the Alcantara website recommends a mixture of spot cleaning and also use a spray extraction machine with a leather cleaner and conditioner on the front seats, the results were fantastic and all for about 10pounds ($30AUD) The color didnt fade and they just look magic! Ill post some pictures when I get my digital camera back tonight... Get Alcantara, its wild, comfortable, and very durable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Having been using mine for about3 months now, the drivers seat is getting a vaguely "shiny" look to it where my sweet ass has been sitting Is there a simple way to bring it back? Soap and water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Just brush it every now and then, like you would with suede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 wipe with warm water and bring back up the fibres with a suede shoe brush, not he brass bristle type but the hard plastic/rubber bristle type Should look fine Use Meguiars carept/cleaner for stains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Thanks guys You little tinker Bushy, slipped a recommendation in there eh mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 No point flogging the MEguiars everytime if there is a better cheaper alternative mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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