Fading by Inside Door Handle

MattP725 · 02-02-2012, 08:58 PM

When I bought my car, the suede by the door handle was sort of worn/faded... anyone else have this problem? Any success with dying?

I might just end up getting both sides reupholstered.

karotZ · 02-02-2012, 09:21 PM

Mine is fading too. I'll let it keep fading and then probably either buy a new one or have it wrapped in red CF or leather.

LMBmikeZ · 02-03-2012, 12:01 AM

If you check the website for the Alcantara they have cleaning instructions for various stains/problems. I had to use water with a little lemon juice brushed lightly with a soft brissled toothbrush. Came out a lot better for me.

Although I am think about having the panels done in matching red leather. Just haven't got around to it or gotten a price for it......

MattP725 · 02-03-2012, 01:06 AM

Its not really dirty thought, it is thin and faded... almost like a whitish color. I bought it last year so I guess the guy/girl that owned it went in and out a lot or leaned/rubbed against the handle.

RoadZter · 02-03-2012, 08:13 PM

I just looked at mine and saw some variations in color but it changed depending on what direction I was looking at it from. Do you have some pics?

TheGreatOne · 02-04-2012, 02:14 AM

so far i've only used water and it works, but i have to remember to do it more often

Wiggins3377 · 02-04-2012, 02:38 PM

I have the same problem. Curious if this is happening with the grey/ persimmion interior.

MattP725 · 02-04-2012, 07:04 PM

I'm sure it will happen with all colors, the red just shows more I'm sure.

LMBmikeZ · 02-04-2012, 07:54 PM

Mine was also thinning out as well, maybe not so white but definitely dirty and thinned out. But when I used the soft bristled brushed it seemed to pull the fibers back up in a way..... it almost helps to lift the fabric. Just make sure you brush in one continuous direction, I went from front to back and it worked out good. Check the site and fallow the directions it will turn out pretty good

GL

sidenote:
My buddy was able to get a cola stain out of his by fallowing the directions so I think they are pretty accurate.

02-02-2012, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Fading by Inside Door Handle When I bought my car, the suede by the door handle was sort of worn/faded... anyone else have this problem? Any success with dying? I might just end up getting both sides reupholstered.

02-02-2012, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	Mine is fading too. I'll let it keep fading and then probably either buy a new one or have it wrapped in red CF or leather. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

02-03-2012, 12:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	If you check the website for the Alcantara they have cleaning instructions for various stains/problems. I had to use water with a little lemon juice brushed lightly with a soft brissled toothbrush. Came out a lot better for me. Although I am think about having the panels done in matching red leather. Just haven't got around to it or gotten a price for it...... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

02-03-2012, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I just looked at mine and saw some variations in color but it changed depending on what direction I was looking at it from. Do you have some pics? __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

02-04-2012, 02:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	so far i've only used water and it works, but i have to remember to do it more often __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-03-2012, 01:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Its not really dirty thought, it is thin and faded... almost like a whitish color. I bought it last year so I guess the guy/girl that owned it went in and out a lot or leaned/rubbed against the handle.

02-04-2012, 02:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	I have the same problem. Curious if this is happening with the grey/ persimmion interior.

02-04-2012, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	I'm sure it will happen with all colors, the red just shows more I'm sure.

02-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Mine was also thinning out as well, maybe not so white but definitely dirty and thinned out. But when I used the soft bristled brushed it seemed to pull the fibers back up in a way..... it almost helps to lift the fabric. Just make sure you brush in one continuous direction, I went from front to back and it worked out good. Check the site and fallow the directions it will turn out pretty good GL sidenote: My buddy was able to get a cola stain out of his by fallowing the directions so I think they are pretty accurate. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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