Alcantara Steering Wheels?

[geoffbland]

After 12K miles my alcantara wheel is fine, almost like new. I treat it like any other wheel, I don't do anything special like wear gloves or clean my hands first. I've never cleaned it so far either. It came with alcantara - I would probably have spec'ed leather but really don't think there's enough real difference to care much.

That said - if crestima can find someone to manufacture his fluffy wheels and especially the fluffy gear knob - I'm first in line for those*.

* That was a joke, please for the love of god don't start making these a thing.

 

[meenboli]

Hopefully this might help.
After seeing this thread I thought I would nip in the garage and try the Sonax Alcantara/Upholstery cleaner i got for the Emira wheel cleaning.
6600 miles in two years and the 9 and 3 o'clock positions were almost flat shiney as most choosing an alcantara wheel fear will happen. I was so keen to have a go with it i forgot to take a photo of before - sorry
So this is after about 15 mins rubbing with a clean cotton cloth (old bedsheet)

Like new. Didnt brush it either thats still damp...
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Rather excellent news - thank you! Something else to buy...

 

[crestima]

After 12K miles my alcantara wheel is fine, almost like new. I treat it like any other wheel, I don't do anything special like wear gloves or clean my hands first. I've never cleaned it so far either. It came with alcantara - I would probably have spec'ed leather but really don't think there's enough real difference to care much.

That said - if crestima can find someone to manufacture his fluffy wheels and especially the fluffy gear knob - I'm first in line for those*.

* That was a joke, please for the love of god don't start making these a thing.

Good news, actually, the fuzzy look is a DIY and can be achieved by simply sticking two fingers of one hand in an electric outlet while placing your other hand on an Alcantara steering wheel*.
*Disclaimer: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!