Although now clean, your Alcantara may still appear dirty due to the matting on the fibres however don't fear as this is easily resolved. Special cleaner for stubborn grease stains such as sun cream, grease, make-up, shoe cream, ballpoint pen, etc. If the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean Alcantara, by using specific products ( Fenice, James, Perrone). More often than not it can be this matting affect that makes your Alcantara surface appear dull and dirty, as the fibres have worn flat over time with use. As you can see in the picture above, the fibers have been pretty matted down in the thumb wells, and there’s a couple of light stains.

Complete a thorough evaluation of your Alcantara condition to gain an idea of what products will be needed, then we would recommend giving it a good vacuum to remove all excess dirt and dust from the surface.Depending on the dirt accumulation, apply a 1:5 to 1:20 solution with a spray bottle, microfibre mitt or similar and allow to react for a short time. Sweat and pressure on the surface will eventually start to dull the material by flattening the fibres - losing some of its grip in the process - so, it’s best to get a hold of the situation early. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

For seats I would recommend applying the cleaner to the cloth, rub the cloth together to damp it then apply to the seats. Slightly moisten soiled areas, evenly apply foam and rub in with SONAX Textile+Leather Brush or a moist sponge. Insgesamt ist der SONAX XTREME Polster+AlcantaraReiniger ein absolutes Muss für alle, die ihre Polster und Alcantara-Oberflächen in Bestform halten möchten. According to the label, Alcantara can harbour germs and bacteria due to the long pile so this stuff gets rid of them too.

Die Ergebnisse sprechen für sich - selbst hartnäckige Flecken und Verschmutzungen verschwinden mühelos. Seat covers and interior coverings in Alcantara are relatively robust, however they still require specific care.

One picked up on my comments about the filthy Alcantara steering wheel in the Caterham Seven 420R in the last issue and reckoned this product was a surefire way of bringing it back to health. Die Qualität und Effektivität dieses Reinigers sprechen für sich, und ich kann ihn uneingeschränkt empfehlen. My fault I should have folded the seats down, but it looked OK until I found bag juice all over my hitherto spotless seat.From wheel rim to windscreen and from paintwork to interior - make no compromises when it comes to the care of your car!

The formulation is completely colourless and without a scent, this is to ensure that the colour and natural smell is left intact. Whether in motorsport, tuning scene or among classic automobile fans: SONAX is a long time partner of car enthusiasts and experts, supporting and advising when it comes to impeccable automobiles' performance.According to Popular Mechanics, Alcantara passes the “Arizona test,” meaning it stands up to fading even in hot, sunny locations. For use in spray extraction and other carpet/upholstery cleaners we recommend the addition of Kocentschäumer defoaming agent. Seals the matt and textured surfaces to retain the fine textures of the modern, finely grained cockpits. For stain removal, it should be sprayed directly on to affected areas and then agitated gently using a Swissvax Cleaning Brush.