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Any dash reupholstering advice..maybe allcantara?

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Old 05-04-2006, 09:29 AM
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Alcantara is very durable and washable. There are plenty of products to protect it against stains and decoloration. The only problem I see is the dust. Just like with any dark colors, films of dust will show and with Alcantara it will be a pain to clean. With vinyl or leather its easy, you just hand clean the light film with a humid rag (where the dash meets the windshield) but with Alcantara, it will be more difficult since you wont be able to use a ''suede brush'' to brush it off.

Hope you understand what I'm trying to say cause I have a hard time explaining it.

What ever you decide, I just hope you'll pick a place where they'll be able to do the stitching (like around the gauge cluster) like its suppose to look.
Old 05-04-2006, 09:53 AM
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Got it... I agree the stitching is a must! I am sure the guy who will install the leather can do the stitching. I am meeting with the other guy this am. I'll let you all know what he says about it.



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