Does your Alcantara wheel pass the fingernail test? | Let's clean it!

Do you have microfiber sueded materials in your car? These are commonly referred to as Alcantara, Racetex, and Ultrasuede. Sometimes your microsuede steering wheel or other wear areas can start looking really bad. Signs are that it's flat, shinny, matted down, or just the wrong color. In this video I go through the steps of regular maintenance cleaning, deep cleaning, and protection. We use Sonax and Dr. Beasley's protectant. This is great on many cars such as your Porsche, Cadillac, Camaro, or Corvette.
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[@Nxnr7]

This video makes me glad that I don't have a micro suede steering wheel and shifter. But this video will help me with the rest of my interior. Thanks!

[@bmwforlife6951]

Tip for the next time: cover the piano black gloss trim with a covering tape to prevent scratches.

[@RooKieDesignz]

Super clear and concise info (as usual), straight and to the point. Thanks again!! 👍🏼

[@mannracingtn7225]

Super Helpful Video. My SHO is the First car I've ever owned that has the Alcantara Steering wheel. I had no idea how to clean or maintain it....Now I Do. Thank You !

[@FrankP210]

I just got a 2015 premium vsport and your channel has been a Godsend. Your videos are very well done and informative Thank you..

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks!

[@MS-li5tp]

Thank you for posting this informative video. Will surely come in handy for when the Blackwing arrives,

[@thechallengestradale]

Thanks for this video! I will be trying this all out on my Challenge Stradale interior.

[@adamhayden5152]

Man I can’t wait!!! I ordered the wheel for my ats and bought the shift boot/knob off eBay for cheap. Open box ats v 75 shipped! I paused 225 for the wheel and 50 for installation. It’s on back order though.

[@MrJjburgess11]

I have an Alcantara wheel in my 2021 Civic Type R. I love the feel . Sure it takes a little more upkeep than a leather one. But I don't mind that extra work.

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

More work than leather but the touch of the fabric is worth it, thank you for the video :D

[@JetFuelOnly]

Yeah i admit it’s quite a bit more work and sometimes I’m disappointed with how much. I wear gloves in the Porsche so I don’t have to worry about it but the Caddy is the daily it definitely shows the wear

[@marcfd3756]

Gotta say, you're video is awesome but it made me really glad I got a leather steering wheel in my GT4! 🤣

[@JetFuelOnly]

I know. It’s got it’s advantages but you do need to work to keep it in shape

[@sanjose5278]

I concur the Sonax works well. This material is just not daily friendly unfortunately 😏

[@caddyzig]

Great video! Do you have any suggestions for those of us with standard leather Cadillac steering wheels that are starting to look “shiny” even after cleaning with leather cleaner?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Unfortunately no, leather does get polished out by your hands. However there are companies that do aftermarket leather on your wheel. For example a lot of people have been getting those new custom carbon fiber wheels. I bet that same company would be willing to put new leather on your wheel for you.

[@muhas1234]

Hey love your videos. I bought tons of stuff on savagecadillac because of you. Can you please tell me where to get performance exhaust for 2014 v3, 2.0 cts? I've been looking everywhere but still not sure which one would work since there isn't many options for my car

[@JetFuelOnly]

When no one makes a setup you need to have a shop do one for you. Get bigger piping for flow or different muffler for sound. However, unless you are making extra power and tuned it probably wont do much for performance. So if it’s sound you want get a new muffler.

[@TheKeysMan100]

@Jet Fuel only you know what works best for cleaning steering wheels, is Baby wipes, breaks oils down and doesn't ruin fabric or leather, think about it it has to be soft enough for baby skin and not be harsh on baby skin.

[@jamesseekford4928]

Please keep doing "V" love videos!

[@SilverShamrock71]

Just swapped out the leather wheel on my gti for alcantara. How often should you use the Sonax product? I was told to just use a damp microfiber followed by a dry microfiber and to not use product

[@JetFuelOnly]

You can foam a microfiber and rub it in. Or just foam the Alcantara. I don’t see an issue with that. Just imagine your are cleaning a carpet. Some good dabbing is good. But please brush and vacuum first so you don’t make “mud”

[@SilverShamrock71]

How did you get on with the Dr Beasley's? Also what kind of maintenance cleaning and how often with the protection applied? I'm thinking of a good brushing once a week to remove dust

[@JetFuelOnly]

Yes the more you brush it the better. The Dr. B’s I haven’t see a solid difference in protection.

[@SilverShamrock71]

@@JetFuelOnly that's a shame, I had high hopes for it, any discernible reduction in the amount of oils, sweat, etc. the fabric absorbs, or nothing?

[@JetFuelOnly]

@SilverShamrock71 didn’t notice a difference myself.

[@Lexiisstrange]

I knew mine was bad when I got the car, just not how bad. Normal people probably would have thought it was just black leather.

[@SeanPennII]

My '14 Vsport doesn't have the steering wheel alcantara. I might buy one if I can source a 2016 or newer. Someone hit me up with a PN of you feel like it.

[@JetFuelOnly]

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[@DarkTouch]

you don't want alcantara. if you have leather keep it. much easier to take care of and lasts much longer. Alcantara is not a nice fabric.

[@trigganometry168]

I’m that guy who alway drives with gloves on 😆. I don’t want my finger nails to scratch anything in my new 2022 Cayman GTS interior!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Love your YT handle

[@leonardschannel]

When you sand do you do it dry or wet the surface first? Thanks.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Dry as wet sand will possibly muddy it up. You want to be able to brush out any sand paper residue. Please do it verily and use a higher grit … more like 1500-2000. I think I said 800 in the video.

[@JetFuelOnly]

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[@leonardschannel]

@@JetFuelOnly Thank you

[@leonardschannel]

@@JetFuelOnly ok so dry, got it, thank you!

[@AlexisGitarre]

always use a tiny hand vacuum cleaner when brushing otherwise you have ALL the dust INSIDE the car for days.

[@mainlymusicman]

I’ve watched dozens of these alcantara cleaning videos and no one ever addresses how to get the alcantara back to its original black color

[@JetFuelOnly]

I have not noticed a change in color for mine. It’s always been gray, same on the Porsche. For any fabric that’s lost color, usually dye is needed.

[@mainlymusicman]

@@JetFuelOnly when they’re brand new the alcantara is almost pure black. It’s actually the same shade or darker than the leather on steering wheels that are half leather half alcantara. It after a while the alcantara turns a lighter gray. And looks bad next to the leather portion. and I found that cleaning it only made it lighter because I believe you’re just pulling out the dye. It’s very noticeable on the mercedes steering wheels with both leather and alcantara. I noticed it in my 911 gt3 as well. It still turned light even though I babied it, wore gloves and put few miles on it.

[@om3973]

Is alcatara cheaper this is a pain in rear I dont want this in my car I like regular leather who the genius who decided put this in cars

[@PRviewsvlogs]

This is why I haven’t done this , leather is so much easier

[@jonnyjonnyyespapa8013]

The light is too bright and making your eyes cross-eyed

[@JetFuelOnly]

No sir those are my eyes

[@nhaixin69]

Worst material to have in any cars. It's messy look and does not look premium at all.

[@georgegiannopouloscamarozl1028]

Sonax Spray My steering wheel for my ZL11LE 10 brand new again.