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Originally Posted by Lipper
G'day Folks,
I bought my m235i second-hand. It has the M-Performance Alcantara wheel with the LED display. Fantastic wheel but, unfortunately, the Alcantara was rough and pilled on the top half of the wheel - especially at 10 & 2. The bottom, where it remains basically untouched, was beautiful and soft.
I tried several products and youtube methods but never achieved satisfactory results - TILL NOW!
I used 400 grit sandpaper and it basically wipes away the pilling! I was amazed at how well it worked. Just have a vacuum handy to pick up all the little black bits that come off.
UPDATE:
I found this on a detailing Wiki page after I posted:
SANDPAPER:
One of the safest methods, but perhaps also the most messy one, would be to use sandpapers. 800 grit sandpaper is perfect for very rough surfaces, whereas 1200 grit will easily get rid of light pilling. After using the sandpaper, you will most likely need to vacuum the surrounding area well.
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Matt Moreman (Obsessed Garage) posted a video on his YouTube channel about restoring alcantara leather. Here's a link: