Inputs on Alcantara needed

itwasntme · 18th October 2015, 11:57

How easy or difficult is it to keep clean? My experience with these suede type finishes is that either they look amazing or very shabby.

zee_bat · 5th November 2015, 13:59

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

How easy or difficult is it to keep clean? My experience with these suede type finishes is that either they look amazing or very shabby.

Easy until you spill water/liquid! Thankfully mine is untouched and vacuuming it is a breeze! Suede looks bad with age but this being alcantara could turn out differently.

PatchyBoy · 16th November 2015, 18:55

The material has arrived, nicely packed in a roll. Looks great. Will have to wait till next month to get the seats done. Busy with arrangements for niece's wedding at the moment. Watch this space for updates

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rejoycjohn · 16th January 2016, 17:02

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Originally Posted by PatchyBoy

The material has arrived, nicely packed in a roll. Looks great. Will have to wait till next month to get the seats done. Busy with arrangements for niece's wedding at the moment. Watch this space for updates

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Brilliant. So did you get a chance to get the alcantara done ? I am quite interested in this and looking to get this done for my Polo GT.

After procuring the material did you get a good vendor who agreed to do it for you ? Normally these upholstery experts wouldn't prefer the customer giving them the material. I guess most of their profit is on the material as such.

I am sure that many here in T bhp will be looking for your feedback on the whole experience.

Regards
Rejoy

venom_op · 3rd January 2017, 23:48

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Originally Posted by rejoycjohn

Brilliant. So did you get a chance to get the alcantara done ? I am quite interested in this and looking to get this done for my Polo GT.

After procuring the material did you get a good vendor who agreed to do it for you ? Normally these upholstery experts wouldn't prefer the customer giving them the material. I guess most of their profit is on the material as such.

I am sure that many here in T bhp will be looking for your feedback on the whole experience.

Regards
Rejoy

I second this! Im about to get a GT and I was researching Alcantara for the seats and door pads.

gururajrv · 31st December 2017, 00:02

Bumping up relatively old thread. Can anyone tell me where to find alcantara leather to have it stitched for the steering in Bangalore? Can I purchase it online?

18th October 2015, 11:57	#31
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,730 Thanked: 14,197 Times View My Garage	Re: Inputs on Alcantara needed How easy or difficult is it to keep clean? My experience with these suede type finishes is that either they look amazing or very shabby.
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PatchyBoy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 923 Thanked: 2,161 Times View My Garage	Re: Inputs on Alcantara needed The material has arrived, nicely packed in a roll. Looks great. Will have to wait till next month to get the seats done. Busy with arrangements for niece's wedding at the moment. Watch this space for updates
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31st December 2017, 00:02	#36
gururajrv Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: KA 01-09 Posts: 1,315 Thanked: 2,689 Times	Re: Inputs on Alcantara needed Bumping up relatively old thread. Can anyone tell me where to find alcantara leather to have it stitched for the steering in Bangalore? Can I purchase it online?
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