CLEANING ALCANTARA/LEATHER

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• Aug 12, 2008

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Hi all ,

i am after cleaning the alcantara in my audi . I want to clean up the little bits of fabric on the seats whats the best method or product to do this ?

 

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• Aug 13, 2008

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A sticky clothes roller?

 

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• Aug 13, 2008

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OK, well i was given a tip from a fellow AS'er for clearing the bobbly bits off the Alcantara seats.....

Use an electric shaver, I havent tried it yet but he gave me a demo on his seat and it looked pretty good!!

 

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• Aug 13, 2008

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Try this thread too:

http://audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=54804

 

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• Aug 13, 2008

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Thanks for the info

 

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• Aug 13, 2008

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remington fuzz-away?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...x=aps&hvadid=689560569&ref=pd_sl_7y9z4zlxiq_e

 

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• Aug 14, 2008

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i tried the shaver that didn't work im thinking would a proper lint remover work ?

nilz18t said:

OK, well i was given a tip from a fellow AS'er for clearing the bobbly bits off the Alcantara seats.....

Use an electric shaver, I havent tried it yet but he gave me a demo on his seat and it looked pretty good!!

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• Aug 15, 2008

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Disposable BIC razors work well providing you are gentle and careful with your method. :icon_thumright:

 

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• Aug 16, 2008

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i tried that method it cleaned it up a bit but i really want it looking good any other advise ??

WX51TXR said:

Disposable BIC razors work well providing you are gentle and careful with your method. :icon_thumright:

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• Aug 18, 2008

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There is no other method we know of - just time and patience with the razor.

 

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• Aug 25, 2008

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Hi ,

so its just best to keep using the razor and then it should clean up ?

 

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• Aug 29, 2008

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To remove the bobbling then yes. If it needs cleaning as well, then an All Purpose Cleaner cut 10:1 and used very sparingly will work, but you must avoid scrubbing the finish too much or overwetting it, as both can lead to permanent damage. It must be treated gently!

 

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• Aug 29, 2008

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A4Quattro said:

remington fuzz-away?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...x=aps&hvadid=689560569&ref=pd_sl_7y9z4zlxiq_e

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Yeap I had one of these, used on my S3 seats before & it does work, carefully so it doesnt snag any threads etc, but it works very well & also the razor option would aswell but remington best as larger holes for the bobbles where as razors are small gaps into blades, takes time & patients, but overall best option I'd say given my experience on this exact probem.