Alcantara steering wheel preservation - Page 3

D3adpool · 11-20-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gasoline_Farts

Question for those using gloves; can you still use your touchscreen?

Yes, I have no problems using my touch screen.

kropscamaro16 · 11-20-2018, 12:48 PM

nope cant use em and btw anybody want a oem ss leather steering wheel hit me up lol

MAGAUSA · 11-20-2018, 05:56 PM

Use a wet applicator to clean it and a mild cleaner if needed. You shouldn't have issues. I've had alcantera before and it's much more robust than factory leather in my experience. It cleans up like new with a wet towel.

Demon War Horse · 11-20-2018, 07:32 PM

I use Sonax Alcantara cleaner on mine. I only have 4500 miles on mine but still looks brand new. I use this about every third detail to keep it up.

protovack · 11-20-2018, 10:06 PM

I wish I could sell my alcantara wheel to one of you guys but I need to keep it in case I sell it and they want the original wheel.

I highly encourage people to challenge themselves and ask if you REALLY like the feel of the fake suede on your hands, or if you just like the idea of it

Scargoes · 11-20-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by protovack

I wish I could sell my alcantara wheel to one of you guys but I need to keep it in case I sell it and they want the original wheel.

I highly encourage people to challenge themselves and ask if you REALLY like the feel of the fake suede on your hands, or if you just like the idea of it

Personally, I like the feel.I just wish the rim was a little thinner. I really love the feel of the old thin rim steering wheels.

GearheadSS · 11-23-2018, 09:36 AM

I used these on my steering wheel and shifter. I got the car with 52k miles on it and they were both in need of a cleaning. Worked great and they look brand new now.

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/inter...ng-bottle.html

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/inter...pit-brush.html

Gasoline_Farts · 11-23-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Scargoes

Personally, I like the feel.I just wish the rim was a little thinner. I really love the feel of the old thin rim steering wheels.

I like the feel and thickness. I drove a base golf with the plastic type wheel that was super thin, it felt gross and weird

artey34 · 11-23-2018, 11:42 AM

Agree with these Adams products. Mine feels like new every time I use it.

I agree.....if anyone is selling their 2SS wheel let me know! I can find a good home for it

AZ_1LE · 11-27-2018, 11:57 AM

Alcantara is very easy to clean. Just use some dish soap in hot water and a terry cloth towel (or you can buy alcantara cleaner), just gently scrub the leather and it gets clean pretty quickly and looks like new again.

kropscamaro16 · 11-27-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by artey34

Agree with these Adams products. Mine feels like new every time I use it.

I agree.....if anyone is selling their 2SS wheel let me know! I can find a good home for it

i have one for sale pm me

GTSLOW · 11-28-2018, 08:52 AM

My shift knob, at 4,900 miles, looks worn already thanks to my sweaty hands. :(

kropscamaro16 · 11-28-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GTSLOW

My shift knob, at 4,900 miles, looks worn already thanks to my sweaty hands. :(

haha i too have sweaty hands it sucks but i just keep ac on and hold my hands up in front of them when needed lol

Bad Anvil Garage · 11-28-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GTSLOW

My shift knob, at 4,900 miles, looks worn already thanks to my sweaty hands. :(

Believe it or not, just follow the tips here for cleaning and it'll come back to life pretty well.

11-20-2018, 12:48 PM	#30
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,830	nope cant use em and btw anybody want a oem ss leather steering wheel hit me up lol __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

11-20-2018, 07:32 PM	#32
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I use Sonax Alcantara cleaner on mine. I only have 4500 miles on mine but still looks brand new. I use this about every third detail to keep it up. Attached Images __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

11-27-2018, 11:57 AM	#38
AZ_1LE Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 648	Alcantara is very easy to clean. Just use some dish soap in hot water and a terry cloth towel (or you can buy alcantara cleaner), just gently scrub the leather and it gets clean pretty quickly and looks like new again. __________________ Old: 2017 SS 1LE Old: 2017 ZL1 Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE

11-28-2018, 08:52 AM	#40
GTSLOW Daily Driven 1LE Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 293	My shift knob, at 4,900 miles, looks worn already thanks to my sweaty hands. :( __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE

11-20-2018, 05:56 PM	#31
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	Use a wet applicator to clean it and a mild cleaner if needed. You shouldn't have issues. I've had alcantera before and it's much more robust than factory leather in my experience. It cleans up like new with a wet towel.

11-20-2018, 10:06 PM	#33
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	I wish I could sell my alcantara wheel to one of you guys but I need to keep it in case I sell it and they want the original wheel. I highly encourage people to challenge themselves and ask if you REALLY like the feel of the fake suede on your hands, or if you just like the idea of it

11-23-2018, 09:36 AM	#35
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,985 View My Garage	I used these on my steering wheel and shifter. I got the car with 52k miles on it and they were both in need of a cleaning. Worked great and they look brand new now. https://adamspolishes.com/shop/inter...ng-bottle.html https://adamspolishes.com/shop/inter...pit-brush.html

11-23-2018, 11:42 AM	#37
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 442	Agree with these Adams products. Mine feels like new every time I use it. I agree.....if anyone is selling their 2SS wheel let me know! I can find a good home for it

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