Suede inserts
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
say don, no idea but I've got to think it's some form of "alcantara" or synthetic suede.
If I were you, I'd ask the question over in auto care/detailing forum. may get more qualified answers.
If I were you, I'd ask the question over in auto care/detailing forum. may get more qualified answers.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: DFW TX
I have not seen any real suede from the premo after market manufactures. Everyone seems to love Alcantara for its durability, easy maintenance (cleaning), and UV/Heat resistance.
Take a look at:
Caravaggio Corvettes
Apsis USA
Down South Vettes
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 63
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From: Morrisville NC
That is correct, it is alcantara (Firewater burns and AO Roads are correct). It is a man made material. For most messes, you should be able to use a dry brush and brush it off. This is true for most dirts. In know there are products for cleaning it specifically, but since I have not used them myself, I am reluctant to give more information. That said, I at least wanted to reassure you that it is alcantara and not a genuine suede.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Bergen county NJ
I have the down south vettes d shaped all alcantara wheel for a few years and love it. 30k miles later it's looking good.
I imagine they can give you the information your looking for
Good luck
I imagine they can give you the information your looking for
Good luck
