General: 70: - Alcantara Refurbishing

Redduster · Jul 27th, 2021, 10:17

Is their a preferred method of refurbishing Alcantar panels on the BIEGE seats of my 97 v70R?

Shinsplintz 101 · Jul 27th, 2021, 12:19

BMW do a very good Alcantara cleaning product ( spray on dab off) but there are plenty of other products on the market which will remove staining gently.

To remove bobbles I've found the best results come from a good quality electric shaver (Braun is my weapon of choice). Others swear by sandpaper/razors/etc....but go gently, going too aggressively will result in re-trimming costs.

Good luck, it's a very rewarding job when done well.

Pupbelly · Jul 27th, 2021, 12:30

To clarify - you literally shave the area concerned?

Shinsplintz 101 · Jul 27th, 2021, 12:34

Yes. As mad as it sounds. It really works.

Like debobbling a favorite woolen jumper.

Pupbelly · Jul 27th, 2021, 12:46

Might have to dig out an old shaver rather than use the day to day one

CNGBiFuel · Jul 27th, 2021, 15:25

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Is their a preferred method of refurbishing Alcantar panels on the BIEGE seats of my 97 v70R?

Don't get me started - I'm appalled, we're appalled. I shall give them a piece of my mind. Who do they think they are? Who are these people and their preferred method anyway?

280E · Jul 27th, 2021, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Pupbelly

To clarify - you literally shave the area concerned?

Alcantara appears to be a region of Brazil, so maybe it's appropriate

Baffler · Jul 27th, 2021, 23:29

It's basically synthetic suade and I've read that a steam cleaner is the best method to remove staining. If you search for alcantara suppliers some have blogs on suitable treatments.

Baffler · Jul 28th, 2021, 05:24

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Originally Posted by Baffler

I've read that a steam cleaner is the best method to remove staining.

Scrap that as steam machines are not recommended. Not sure where I got that info from

See attached recommended cleaning instructions from www.alcantara.com

RollingThunder · Jul 28th, 2021, 13:34

I need to clean my beige alcantara seats soon, they're bugging the heck out of me

Re de-bobbling, I successfully used sandpaper on my last V70R. IIRC I used 800 grit, and went very very gently. With the V70R I had to make sure i didn't sand through the cross stitching, so the 850R should be a tad easier. Go over it gently, a panel at a time, and vacuum off the removed material, then assess if you need to go over it a bit more. Just be very gentle and avoid any creases (pull taut) and edges or else you could go right through the material.

Its a stressful job, but the seats look great afterwards.

Jul 27th, 2021, 10:17	#1
Redduster New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2022 16:28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Aylesbury	Alcantara Refurbishing Is their a preferred method of refurbishing Alcantar panels on the BIEGE seats of my 97 v70R?

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Jul 27th, 2021, 12:19	#2
Shinsplintz 101 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baldock View Photos By: Shinsplintz 101	BMW do a very good Alcantara cleaning product ( spray on dab off) but there are plenty of other products on the market which will remove staining gently. To remove bobbles I've found the best results come from a good quality electric shaver (Braun is my weapon of choice). Others swear by sandpaper/razors/etc....but go gently, going too aggressively will result in re-trimming costs. Good luck, it's a very rewarding job when done well.

Jul 27th, 2021, 12:30	#3
Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	To clarify - you literally shave the area concerned?

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Shinsplintz 101 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baldock View Photos By: Shinsplintz 101	Yes. As mad as it sounds. It really works. Like debobbling a favorite woolen jumper.

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Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	Might have to dig out an old shaver rather than use the day to day one

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