What did you do to your Type R today?

[typearghhhh]

Just clean the damn thing once a month you filthy monsters. Alcantara is so easy to maintain.

That's what I'm saying lmao these guys must work construction.

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[Ouhei]

What kind of brush should be used?

You want something with firm bristles, but not too stiff. I use a horsehair brush like this: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guy...fix=automotive+interior+brush,aps,125&sr=8-30

I would have to say the feel is not good. To me, it is neither soft nor comfortable by any means. That's more what I meant by disgusting lol. Mine didn't get that gross, only really the matting I mentioned since I tried to wash my hands or at least wipe them on a clean paper towel each time I drove it. I really just don't like anything about the OEM alcantara wheel. The thicker 'Buddy Club without the logo' hydro carbon one I have is much nicer. I'd drop a link for everyone but the seller told me it was the last batch and it's been like, six months by now I think.

Yeah if you just don't like the feel of Alcantara that's just a preference thing. It's the people that dog on it for getting crusty/nappy but don't bother doing basic upkeep that bug me.

 

[Mr. X]

You want something with firm bristles, but not too stiff. I use a horsehair brush like this: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-Acc_S95-Bristle-Cleaning/dp/B01K9ELWPI/ref=sr_1_30?crid=18ENZIE41LHN&dchild=1&keywords=automotive+interior+brush&qid=1635790764&sprefix=automotive+interior+brush,aps,125&sr=8-30

Thanks for the link!

 

[chrisz5z]

Just clean the damn thing once a month you filthy monsters. Alcantara is so easy to maintain.

Guess I am a monster cause I have to clean mine every 1 to 2 weeks ?. Having a job that involves lots of dirt/oil no matter how long you wash your hands there will still be some left.

 

[Ouhei]

Guess I am a monster cause I have to clean mine every 1 to 2 weeks ?. Having a job that involves lots of dirt/oil no matter how long you wash your hands there will still be some left.

Haha, the timing will vary a bit for everyone based on your skin and your circumstances. My point is just that maintaining Alcantara is as easy and if your Alcantara wheel is getting gross, a leather wheel would also get gross in a similar time frame.

 

[RepyT]

Here’s a good Alcantara Cleaning Brusk Kit on Amazon. Metal brush bit harsh but white rubber and magic eraser style blocks do well. Sonax is good but so is this stuff 7:1, less fizzy, no reside: Koch-Chemie - Pol Star - Textile, Leather & Alcantara Cleaner
Regular cleaning interval with Alcantara appropriate cleanser and microfiber towel is all you really need, I just try everything once… except that. ?

 

[boosted180sx]

What kind of brush should be used?

i have that horsehair brush like @Ouhei linked, some interior detailing brushes, and a foam pad cut into 1/4.

i typically use the interior brushes to brush the dust off, spray sonax on the foam pad and apply to the wheel. Wait a few mins and just wipe with a lightly damp microfiber. if its a little more "flat" or dirty, i use the horsehair brush instead of the foam pad.

 

[chrisz5z]

Haha, the timing will vary a bit for everyone based on your skin and your circumstances. My point is just that maintaining Alcantara is as easy and if your Alcantara wheel is getting gross, a leather wheel would also get gross in a similar time frame.

You are correct

 

[JdubFK8]

Installed the Mugen lip today!

 

[R-00401]

Copped today from another Owner moving on to a widebody setup. Now I wait for suspension parts to eventually show up.

TE37 SAGA 18x11 +37 295/30
TE37 SAGA 18x9.5 +33 265/35
Diamond Dark Gunmetal
System Motorsports Reverse-staggered

 

[Crespo]

It’s the EPR replica varis one....
Lol, didn’t want to wait months for the varis one and I got a good deal on this one .. fitment is actually good!!

How long did you wait?

 

[chomdh]

Depo smoked corner markers:

 

[_silvy]

I like options. Been enjoying this high quality Alcantara wheel cover over a year. If I get tired of it, pristine leather underneath on the ‘19.
I drive gloveless and clean handed but use Sonax (and Koch-Chemie - Pol Star - Textile, Leather & Alcantara Cleaner) {<— edited to fix link} regularly as needed.

Steering Wheel Cover

Are those awards for reddest car?

 

[typearghhhh]

Are those awards for reddest car?

nope just headaches

 

[Vteclover]

Are those awards for reddest car?

He actually win an outstanding award, but the trophy was blue color though

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