15-16 nismo alcantara steering wheel

Zero dark · 10-22-2015, 05:42 PM

My wheel is starting to feel kind of rough, is there any aftermarket or oem options to revive or replace the alcantara or should I just look into getting it cleaned/conditioned

Cletus370Z · 10-22-2015, 06:19 PM

Is the wheel Alcantara or suede?

Both can be cleaned and brought back to life, but with slightly different methods.

The company I used to work for used water, a toothbrush and microfiber towel with alcantara, and a Kiwi brand suede eraser and brush for suede. its is very easy to do and will make your old worn out wheel look new again!

MAcarbon's Blog | Keep Your Suede Steering Wheel Looking New

Beverly Hills Porsche Official Blog: What is Alcantara and How Do I Clean It?

edliaszenik · 10-22-2015, 06:49 PM

There are some vendors on here that make Carbon wheels. I think it was Carbon creations but I could be wrong.

lgarcia · 10-22-2015, 09:11 PM

Carbon Fiber Element I thinks is the name of the company

Zero dark · 10-23-2015, 12:23 PM

I have some sonax. Ima try that with a toothbrush and see how it goes

SlyZGuy · 01-31-2016, 09:48 PM

How many miles were on your Z when you started noticing the wear? Any pics? I ask because I'm having a wheel made and trying to decide between suede and perforated leather

Cletus370Z · 02-01-2016, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlyZGuy

How many miles were on your Z when you started noticing the wear? Any pics? I ask because I'm having a wheel made and trying to decide between suede and perforated leather

It will depend on how much you drive (with out gloves) and how much oil and sweat are on your hands when you drive. Both suede and Alcantara can be cleaned, it is just a matter of making time to maintain it. If you are going to daily drive the car, I would highly recommend the perforated leather. See my post above about how to clean each material if you decide against the perforated leather.

SlyZGuy · 02-01-2016, 06:43 PM

The suede just looks so good!! It's definitely not a DD, it's a 3rd caright and bought for weekend use and the occasional track session for which I would be wearing gloves. Probably 6-7k miles a year. Curious how many miles until it started showing wear. ..

10-22-2015, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-22-2015, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cletus370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 14 Drives: '12 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 10	Is the wheel Alcantara or suede? Both can be cleaned and brought back to life, but with slightly different methods. The company I used to work for used water, a toothbrush and microfiber towel with alcantara, and a Kiwi brand suede eraser and brush for suede. its is very easy to do and will make your old worn out wheel look new again! MAcarbon's Blog \| Keep Your Suede Steering Wheel Looking New Beverly Hills Porsche Official Blog: What is Alcantara and How Do I Clean It? onzedge and Z-Girl 12 like this.

10-23-2015, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	I have some sonax. Ima try that with a toothbrush and see how it goes __________________ MD Art Pipes, MD Shockwave exhaust, AAM Intakes, Stillen Crank Pulley, Z1 25 Row Setrab, Whiteline Diff Bushings, 20mm H&R spacers, BC-BR Coils, GT-R push button, 3M, Tommy Kaira Knob, Takata Drift III, Custom Harness Bar, Zwork Headlights, EVO-R, Uprev

01-31-2016, 09:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlyZGuy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 370z S/C M6 Rep Power: 9	How many miles were on your Z when you started noticing the wear? Any pics? I ask because I'm having a wheel made and trying to decide between suede and perforated leather __________________ Stillen S/C \| '15 Nismo Conversion \| Aodhan \| Eibach \| Tokico \| SPC \| Z1 \| Evo-R \| Aerojacket \| HKS \| Berk \| CFE \| APR \| Amuse \| Z1 \| A2A IC \| AAM \| Buddy Club \|

02-01-2016, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
SlyZGuy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 370z S/C M6 Rep Power: 9	The suede just looks so good!! It's definitely not a DD, it's a 3rd caright and bought for weekend use and the occasional track session for which I would be wearing gloves. Probably 6-7k miles a year. Curious how many miles until it started showing wear. .. __________________ Stillen S/C \| '15 Nismo Conversion \| Aodhan \| Eibach \| Tokico \| SPC \| Z1 \| Evo-R \| Aerojacket \| HKS \| Berk \| CFE \| APR \| Amuse \| Z1 \| A2A IC \| AAM \| Buddy Club \|

10-22-2015, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
edliaszenik Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 184 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 11	There are some vendors on here that make Carbon wheels. I think it was Carbon creations but I could be wrong.

10-22-2015, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Carbon Fiber Element I thinks is the name of the company

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