Door Interior Wear

Scotober · 03-23-2011, 10:33 PM

Has anybody else had problems with the red suede wearing near the door handle? I have only had my car for about 8 months now and just under 8k miles and my suede near my door handle is already turning white and in some spots wearing off?

Xan · 03-23-2011, 10:34 PM

Pics?

Mine is still fine...

TheGreatOne · 03-24-2011, 06:40 AM

Slight wear as I bought mine with a few clicks on it already....but all still red

I'm actually worried about that happening, I try to keep my arm off the panel as much as possible lol...but thats a terrible way to live

Lemers · 03-24-2011, 06:57 AM

I have the black interior. The area were my knee rubs is "shining".

karotZ · 03-24-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotober

Has anybody else had problems with the red suede wearing near the door handle? I have only had my car for about 8 months now and just under 8k miles and my suede near my door handle is already turning white and in some spots wearing off?

It started when I accidentally spilled water on it. Part of mine now looks custom fade.

I dont care right now, if it fades, he gets replaced with red leather.

Xan · 03-24-2011, 06:17 PM

Get some: http://www.detailersdomain.com/303Pr...guard32oz.aspx

LMBmikeZ · 03-24-2011, 08:18 PM

^sounds good I'll probably consider getting some. I have some wear in the same door handle area as well but mines darker not white or faded. I think I'm going to try the cleaning tips off the Alcantera website first and see what that gives me. Hopefully back to the all shiney red like the rest of the interior. Then I'll probably get some of the protectant after that though......

christian370z · 03-25-2011, 07:32 PM

Fabric Guard will provide water repellency but once the pigments start to fail from being wet, your only option is to use a fabric dye in the form of a spray paint like product. I'm not sure which brands or colors will provide a close color match though.

LMBmikeZ · 03-25-2011, 07:42 PM

I'm hoping mine is more just dirt/stain so I can treat it. I gave all of the material still there it's not deteriorated just darker....

TheGreatOne · 05-06-2011, 11:58 AM

I was reading a bunch of sites on Alcantra material

Noticed mine had some heavy black areas, didn't realize it was that dirty... figured it was ruined but followed their suggestions and just water and a white cloth really combed the area of all the dirt, its back to a brilliant red

onzedge · 05-06-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I was reading a bunch of sites on Alcantra material

Noticed mine had some heavy black areas, didn't realize it was that dirty... figured it was ruined but followed their suggestions and just water and a white cloth really combed the area of all the dirt, its back to a brilliant red

I think I will check it out too. Thanks for the feedback.

LMBmikeZ · 05-06-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I was reading a bunch of sites on Alcantra material

Noticed mine had some heavy black areas, didn't realize it was that dirty... figured it was ruined but followed their suggestions and just water and a white cloth really combed the area of all the dirt, its back to a brilliant red

I also experienced this! There was a little but of darker area around the driver door handle area. Followed the wet cloth and and soft bristled brush (cheap tooth brush) and it's back to like new! Really happy with the results so I then applied the fabric guard from 3m hoping it works well!

tmjohansen · 05-06-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I also experienced this! There was a little but of darker area around the driver door handle area. Followed the wet cloth and and soft bristled brush (cheap tooth brush) and it's back to like new! Really happy with the results so I then applied the fabric guard from 3m hoping it works well!

Let me know if the Scotch Guard works. I bought some six plus months ago wanting to do it but scared. Car has been under the cover all winter and I am getting the itch to get it out, bit want to protect the interior first.

03-23-2011, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotober Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z 40th Rep Power: 14	Door Interior Wear Has anybody else had problems with the red suede wearing near the door handle? I have only had my car for about 8 months now and just under 8k miles and my suede near my door handle is already turning white and in some spots wearing off?

03-23-2011, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Pics? Mine is still fine... __________________

03-24-2011, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Slight wear as I bought mine with a few clicks on it already....but all still red I'm actually worried about that happening, I try to keep my arm off the panel as much as possible lol...but thats a terrible way to live __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-24-2011, 06:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I have the black interior. The area were my knee rubs is "shining". __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-24-2011, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Get some: http://www.detailersdomain.com/303Pr...guard32oz.aspx __________________

03-24-2011, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	^sounds good I'll probably consider getting some. I have some wear in the same door handle area as well but mines darker not white or faded. I think I'm going to try the cleaning tips off the Alcantera website first and see what that gives me. Hopefully back to the all shiney red like the rest of the interior. Then I'll probably get some of the protectant after that though......

03-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Fabric Guard will provide water repellency but once the pigments start to fail from being wet, your only option is to use a fabric dye in the form of a spray paint like product. I'm not sure which brands or colors will provide a close color match though. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-25-2011, 07:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	I'm hoping mine is more just dirt/stain so I can treat it. I gave all of the material still there it's not deteriorated just darker....

05-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I was reading a bunch of sites on Alcantra material Noticed mine had some heavy black areas, didn't realize it was that dirty... figured it was ruined but followed their suggestions and just water and a white cloth really combed the area of all the dirt, its back to a brilliant red __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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