Alcantara wheel cleaning

[select]

According to your pics the fabric became quite flat, it surprises me that you were able to lift it again without using a toothbrush. Because i was told rubbing the towel on it will just clean the fabric and not lift it.

Interesting method, will definitely give it a shot this winter. Thanks.
Do you have experience with the seats? Mine do have some nasty spots

[GregorFuk]

I use a Kiwi shoe polish brush. A clean one obviously.

[NZ_M3]

Originally Posted by select

According to your pics the fabric became quite flat, it surprises me that you were able to lift it again without using a toothbrush. Because i was told rubbing the towel on it will just clean the fabric and not lift it.

Alcantara is flat when brand new.

Left is the cleaned wheel without any brushing, right side is a brand new genuine CSL steering wheel never used fresh out of the box.



As I said, the way this works is the baby wipes' piling before the alcantara and as it does so it lifts the fibers.

I have had success with the seats also with the same method.

The best results I have had are the baby wipes which are full cotton that are actually dry out of the packet not wetted ones.

I might do a video if I get some time. But I was rubbing pretty hard out with this steering wheel as I was in a bit of a hurry when doing it lol!!

[Mike R]

Which make of baby wipes come dry - is it world wide brand or just one available to NZ ?

I think you should do an instructional video, as I would love to get my wheel as good as that .

[select]

I have found a guide which covers both techniques http://www.autofinesse.co.uk/alcantara-cleaning-guide/.
Funnily enough it also uses a CSL as example