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      04-29-2017, 10:28 AM   #1
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What do you use to clean the alcantara?

Has anyone used this Sonax upholstery and alcantara cleaner? I am looking for a good cleaner on the interior for the alcantara.
https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-206141-...f_rd_i=desktop
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Personally, I vacuum lightly, then use a high quality microfiber or microfiber covered sponge spritzed with Griot's interior cleaner. Always clean and soft and there is no after affects.
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I use the Sonax Alcantara cleaner and it works great. The other option would be Dr Beasley's. They have a cleaner and protectant that will bead any liquids upon contact of the fabric.

https://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/inte...icrosuede.html
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Chemical Guys recommended cleaning and protection for Alcantara:
Cleaner- Nonsense (wipe on with microfiber towel)
Protection- Fabric Guard Interior Protector Shield (UV and stain protection)

I'd think protection is critical to avoid stains and less headaches in the future.

A Nubuck eraser should help with those quick cleanups and restoring the feel.

There is a CG YouTube tutorial.
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I've used the Sonax with good results. Got mine at Autogeek.com.
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Thank you all. I think I am going to go with the Sonax and Dr.Beasley's protection. I was debating on Dr. Beasley's cleaner too, but it is a spray. I think the foam is better, so it won't soak in.
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Hey guys just want to throw this out there. I had a minor coffee spill this morning and got a little bit on the shifter boot. Not wanting to wait for any products to arrive, I used my Jason Markk shoe cleaner http://jasonmarkk.com (with the suede brush) and it worked beautifully.

I also did a quick pass on the steering wheel as the leather is starting to develop a slight sheen from use. Worked nicely for that too.

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      10-11-2017, 07:34 PM   #8
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What do you guys think of Adam's?

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/interi...-care-kit.html

Is this for more "shiny" leather seats?
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