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    hi guys
    my a4 is half leather and alacantra(i think thats what its called).anybody know how best to clean the alacantra?
    thanks guyz.
     
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    Warm water only.....
    Google "alcantara" as it is a synthetic material it doesn't respond well to cleaners.
    A4 2.5 tdi QS (mapped)


     
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    Warm Water only... however you can get specialist suede cleaners from a good cobblers/keycutting shop. DO NOT use the ones that have a water repelant made for boots, these will darken/stain the alacantra.

    I use a suede brush too. you can get them with rubber bristles or ribbed scrapers, avoid the wire brush type. They take out any bobbles. and when you've finished there not bad on the car either
     
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    thanks KITE and DARREN C much appreciated guyz.
     
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