Cleaning Alcantara Seats
 

I had a friend ride passenger at a track day this weekend at Road America. He got sick coming down into turn 5 and I couldn't get the car stopped safely fast enough in the runoff to let him out. He threw up all over the interior and helmet.

I wiped it up right away with wet shop towels. It's mostly gone, but there is a faint ghostly outline. Anyone know a proper way to clean alcantara? I know any chemical stuff could be bad.

Thanks! :thumbsup:

Soap and water. But alcantara is actually pretty tough stuff, when I wrap stuff if i get a gob of glue overspray on the good side I have used Wax and Grease remover to take it off without any damage to the fabric, just follow it up with soap and water.

And that must have been some awesome driving to make him get sick!!

Welp, I also suggest warm, soapy water ..... then rinse with just water.

Oh, yes, you may wish to purchase a supply of air sickness bags for your co-pilots ...... :D


humfrz

Probably a silly question, but any particular type of carpet/interior shampoo or soap?

Nope, it's not recommended. But there is info on some specific product on the Alcantara site.

http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-alcantara-cleaner1.html

Haven't uses it myself, but I may end up ordering a bottle.

Thanks! I think I'm going to order this and give it a shot.

I've used it. It's great stuff.

It has been my experience that you can use a mild dish soap to clean alcantara.

After all, it consists of roughly 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane.

Just use a very dilute solution of warm water and a mild dish soap, apply sparingly and lightly rinse with a microfiber cloth.

OR

You can buy that expensive store bought stuff.

OR

Mothers spit on a hankie will work in a pinch.


humfrz

I used AMMO Shag Carpet Cleaner on mine. Turned out amazing. Very easy product to use and the fabric came back perfect.

Woolite diluted in water and a microfiber towel are what I used to clean my seats.

Ammo products are way expensive.

Then don't buy it. It's not like you spend $18 and it only lasts for one seat. You get what you pay for. I used standard carpet cleaner on some seats and they came out OK but the AMMO stuff produced far better results.