Alcantara

matted · May 28th, 2018, 23:32

I’m taking delivery of a V90 R-Design this week and want to protect the half-Alcantara seats from family life as best I can. Any tips on what product to use? I’ve heard Scotchgard but can’t see if it’s recommended or not. Thanks.

Converted · May 29th, 2018, 01:52

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Originally Posted by matted

I’m taking delivery of a V90 R-Design this week and want to protect the half-Alcantara seats from family life as best I can. Any tips on what product to use? I’ve heard Scotchgard but can’t see if it’s recommended or not. Thanks.

When I had the Merc ML with alcantara seats a few years ago, the sales guy told me I could try something called the Gtechniq Smart Fabric spray.

I wonder if the Volvo dealers have any products they also recommend.

Haldex · May 29th, 2018, 07:51

Suede-like stuff volvo uses seems to be super durable- I've seen pics of seats with 100K+ miles on them that look like new, with no particular care/protection.. I personalty use fabric cleaning wipes on my R seats once a month or so, just to keep them looking fresh.

As for kids- I have something similar to these underneath each of the child seats in the back, to keep the spills/mud off: https://www.thebabyindustry.com/prod...seat-protector

prc68 · May 29th, 2018, 11:23

I just clean them once a month with autoglym interior shampoo (spray shampoo on micro fibre then wipe). Then just use a small brush to lift up "hairs" of the alcantara

XCRoman90 · May 29th, 2018, 11:30

I've had the R Design seats for a year now with 3 kids of various ages - I just use a damp cloth every few months and they have no issues (now the leather on my driver's seat side bolsters is another story!)

soupdragon · May 29th, 2018, 19:33

It's actually nubuck leather, not alcantara so the treatment may possibly be different. Nubuck is the outer skin of the cow, sanded then stained. My R is only a few weeks old so haven't cleaned it yet.

Haldex · May 29th, 2018, 20:49

Fake nubuck

It hasn’t been near a cow

But you’re right.. it’s not alcantara either.. it’s alcantara-like

molsal · May 30th, 2018, 00:11

Gtechniq make excellent ( if expensive ) car care products. They make lots of stuff for professional car detailers, such as amazing ceramic paint coatings.

soupdragon · May 30th, 2018, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Haldex

Fake nubuck

It hasn’t been near a cow

But you’re right.. it’s not alcantara either.. it’s alcantara-like

Fake nubuck? Crikey, what's the point then, may as well use alcantara then lol

Haldex · May 30th, 2018, 20:08

Alcantara is actually pricier than suede/nubuck..

May 28th, 2018, 23:32	#1
matted New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2018 15:58 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Brighton	Alcantara I’m taking delivery of a V90 R-Design this week and want to protect the half-Alcantara seats from family life as best I can. Any tips on what product to use? I’ve heard Scotchgard but can’t see if it’s recommended or not. Thanks.

May 29th, 2018, 11:23	#4
prc68 Member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2020 15:38 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sao Pedro de Moel View Photos By: prc68	I just clean them once a month with autoglym interior shampoo (spray shampoo on micro fibre then wipe). Then just use a small brush to lift up "hairs" of the alcantara __________________ 2017 S60 - D5 R-Design Looking to upgrade the suspension

May 30th, 2018, 00:11	#8
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	Gtechniq make excellent ( if expensive ) car care products. They make lots of stuff for professional car detailers, such as amazing ceramic paint coatings. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

May 29th, 2018, 07:51	#3
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Suede-like stuff volvo uses seems to be super durable- I've seen pics of seats with 100K+ miles on them that look like new, with no particular care/protection.. I personalty use fabric cleaning wipes on my R seats once a month or so, just to keep them looking fresh. As for kids- I have something similar to these underneath each of the child seats in the back, to keep the spills/mud off: https://www.thebabyindustry.com/prod...seat-protector

May 29th, 2018, 11:30	#5
XCRoman90 New Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2021 04:56 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: South Bucks	I've had the R Design seats for a year now with 3 kids of various ages - I just use a damp cloth every few months and they have no issues (now the leather on my driver's seat side bolsters is another story!)

May 29th, 2018, 19:33	#6
soupdragon New Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2019 00:07 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: V90 land	It's actually nubuck leather, not alcantara so the treatment may possibly be different. Nubuck is the outer skin of the cow, sanded then stained. My R is only a few weeks old so haven't cleaned it yet.

May 29th, 2018, 20:49	#7
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Fake nubuck It hasn’t been near a cow But you’re right.. it’s not alcantara either.. it’s alcantara-like

May 30th, 2018, 20:08	#10
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Alcantara is actually pricier than suede/nubuck..

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