Want to clean my suede
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
(N-Nubuk / Alcantara®) - is top grain leather that has been aniline dyed for colour and then polished to create a nap, producing a velvet-like surface. Since Nubuk leathers have no pigment applied these hides will exhibit colour variation from hide to hide and dye lot to dye lot. Some natural markings are visible throughout these hides.
However, Nubuk or a synthetic known as Alcantara® is commonly found in sports luxury vehicles; on the steering wheel, armrests and seat inserts both for aesthetic purposes and grip (on the seats and steering wheel) and the headliner, it is highly absorbent, creating a texture similar to velvet, many people confuse this product with suede leather.
As a general rule when cleaning Nubuk, Alcantara ®, Ecsaine, etc you should only to use products specifically designed for this type of fabric. Avoid using a product designed for cleaning leather. It's also important to do a patch test before cleaning any fabric to make sure the colour or integrity of the fabric won't be damaged. To do this, apply your cleaning product to an area that doesn't show to see what the effect will be.
Suede
Suede is not commonly found in vehicles, except in custom interiors, suede should be cleaned by using a napping brush to raise the pile and then use solvent-free foam cleaner. To maintain a clean surface use a spray on (Leather Master) Nubuk Protection.
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we have these in stock for your alcantara
to clean
Leather Master Foam Cleaner
to protect
Leather Master Nubuck Protector
to clean
Leather Master Foam Cleaner
to protect
Leather Master Nubuck Protector
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