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Originally Posted by Tony B
Can anyone recommend a cleaning regime to preserve the original Alcantara finish on the M Performance steering wheel?
I hate the shiny/polished look which can develop over time, and the bobbled look.
Don't want to have to wear gloves....
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Sonax recently released an upholstery + Alcantara cleaner. I got it on Amazon.
Here's the way I have seen Chemical Guys & AMMO do it:
1. spray the cleaner onto a microfibre
2. firmly blot the suede -- don't rub it (you should see the dirt on the cloth)
3. blot dry with another microfibre
4. use a toothbrush or other nylon bristle brush to lightly brush the fibers upright
For more stubborn areas, you can use a horsehair brush with the cleaner and agitate it a bit, then blot dry. These are also available on Amazon for like $10.
I used this procedure on my new car's steering wheel, shift knob, and seat inserts -- worked like a charm. Avoid the urge to over-clean. You should only have to do it a few times a year unless your hands are always very dirty and grimy. The whole point of Alcantara is that it wears very well and does not need a ton of regular maintenance. I've had my car for 3 months and only done it once, and the microfibre barely even gets dirty.
The shiny/polished look only happens when people neglect the wheel and NEVER clean/brush it, or are constantly touching it with dirty hands. I would not worry about it.