Repairing alcantara (with photos)

[volvokid]

Thought I would post this as I know that the alcantara on the steering wheels go a bit flat, and look a bit passed it.
Here’s a little how to, on sorting the alcantara out.

Equipment
Alcantara cleaner (got it from Swissvax £20)
Suede brush
Electric shaver (bought new from Tesco Philips i'll have you know not for personal use lol)
Hair drier
Soft cloth

First I started with the seats






This was the easy part first of hover the seat thoroughly because you don’t want to catch any lose dirt with the razor blades. I just had to shave the little bubbles off very lightly being very careful not to catch any of the stitching once this was done I sprayed the alcantara with the cleaner you don’t want to drench the seats with the cleaner then I just wiped it gently with a soft white cloth. (DON’T SIT ON THE SEAT WHILE ITS WET AS COULOR TRANFER MAY OCCUR FROM YOU CLOTHS TO THE SEAT).
Heres the result






http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...r/P1020438.jpg


Now to the steering wheel, I wasn’t sure if this would work and I was amazed when it was just dirt that was trapping the fibbers on the wheel.



I started by cleaning the alcantara with the cleaner and a cloth during this I used the brush to agitate the alcantara and immediately the alcantara started to regain it original texture. Once it was all fluffed up lol I used the hair drier on a low heat to quickly dry it.

[volvokid]

Now I had to make the alcantara look a bit more subtle by shaving all the excess strands this bit takes a while unless you have a super doper razor but its worth it in the end.



I could maybe give the wheel a bit more of a hair cut but the results were really good.
What do you think?

[Tomcat]

Oh, nice write up, I may have a go at my wheel at some point as the alacantra looks awefull.

[Jimmie]

Good job

[AndysR]

Nice job!

[Okete]

Good use of photographs and clear instructions - nice one Volvokid!

[volvokid]

Thanks for the complements guys.

[Jaseb77]

good job mate,

will need to do the seats on the C70again , although a quick shave with a BIC, works too if they arent too bad

[Boxzoo]

Looks a lot better, may try on my seats. Never knew the V70s had alcantara steering wheel, my 850R got leather. Doesn't sound like a good idea to fit a car with an alcantara steering wheel.

[volvokid]

Your right Boxzoo the wheel looks good when its new but if it doesn't get the TLC it requires the alcantara will flatten

[MisterC1501]

Nice job on the seats and steering wheel Martyn. I saved myself all that time and trouble........I had my seat covers replaced and put on a new all-leather steering wheel lol.........

[volvokid]

Thanks bud, I thought you just got the drivers side replaced???

[MisterC1501]

Thanks bud, I thought you just got the drivers side replaced???

Yep, that's true. The only reason why my drivers seat covers were replaced were due to the dye transfer from a seat protector. All the other seats are mint, since I have no friends or anyone who wants to sit with me in my car

[volvokid]

Dam Halfords i remember that thread at least it all got sorted out. At least your car has one seat in use, I have put mine in the garage to keep it clean lol and I still have one more month of tax on it.

[Jimmie]

Yep, that's true. The only reason why my drivers seat covers were replaced were due to the dye transfer from a seat protector. All the other seats are mint, since I have no friends or anyone who wants to sit with me in my car

No friends at all or dont you let them sit in your car ?. lol

[dicky b t5]

Great write up VK, well done mate. Nice job.

Dicky.

[volvokid]

I wish someone would thank me lol

[Tomcat]

Thanks for bothering to do a fantastic write up, well done that man(pat on the back).......You ok now?.

[CONDYBOY]

Nice one volvokid and a bloody good write up.

[volvokid]

Thanks for bothering to do a fantastic write up, well done that man(pat on the back).......You ok now?.

Not what i had in mind TC but thanks anyway lol i though someone would hit the big thumbs up button lol