Are Suede inserts durable.
Melting Slicks
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I had the same concern. How crappy would it look if it got dirty, especially the center console and door arm rests?
But from what I learned, it is remarkably stain-resistant. Iplan on treating my Brownstone 3LT iinterior with 303 fabric guard right away, though.
But from what I learned, it is remarkably stain-resistant. Iplan on treating my Brownstone 3LT iinterior with 303 fabric guard right away, though.
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and it will really keep you in place during cornering. Finally they are providing good sests.
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I have an alcantara d shaped steering wheel for 2 years and 24k miles....looks new. I'd recommend alcantara or ultra suede in a heartbeat. Awesome feel and would be excellent as a seat material
Order with confidence.
JMO
Order with confidence.
JMO
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Hopefully, the new ones break that stigma. The seats(most interior really) is where the c4 shined. Leather quality hit rock bottom in the c5, and was a bit better in the c6.
Also, I'd vote alacantara if that's what it really is. These bad boys were always nice to sit in and I don't think you'll ever find anyone that says otherwise(never owned one though)
Melting Slicks
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I don't know but I have seen some that end up showing sweat or oil and show a difference in the sheen of the finish over time. I know I would never get it because of that. Who knows, maybe this stuff is better but I doubt it.
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Gee whiz.....NOT IN THE CAR.......Get a room...
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We have the ultra suede in our Bonneville GXP... a light to medium gray. It was the one thing that concerned me when we the bought the car. Well, eight years and 90.000 miles later... with dogs in the car... the seats look great. I'm amazed how easy they are to keep clean and they show no wear.
