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post #76 of 84

9/6/07 at 10:11pm

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Originally Posted by dopey

Thanks. I have been poking around on autopia, but haven't found anything yet (that site definitely has enthusiasts, but not surprisingly, not too many in NYC). I may just have to give it to my dealer and overpay for a mediocre job.

Do a search for GSRStilez (Sean Bush). He's in CT but may be able to visit NYC. His work and integrity are top notch. He's moved into pharma sales for a big company but still does the occasional detail. Expert technique.

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9/11/07 at 1:31pm

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9/11/07 at 8:20pm

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Very funny Kai.

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2/6/08 at 5:02pm

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Bump with some follow-up on maintaining alcantara.

The pilling on my alcantara-wrapped steering wheel continued to drive me crazy.

While perusing some posts on ferrarichat.com regarding the new 430 Scuderia with its mostly alcantara interior, I noticed someone question whether it would hold up well or soil/pill quickly. Another poster piped up with "just run an electric razor over it every once in a while and voila - good as new".

Finally got around to picking up a cheap Remington at Target last weekend and gave it a try.

Cha-ching. Worked like a charm.

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2/6/08 at 10:49pm

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Very interesting. That makes some sense but is an unusual solution. Good job!

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2/7/08 at 12:03pm

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While perusing some posts on ferrarichat.com regarding the new 430 Scuderia with its mostly alcantara interior, I noticed someone question whether it would hold up well or soil/pill quickly. Another poster piped up with "just run an electric razor over it every once in a while and voila - good as new".

Would I really want to do that on my new $180K Ferrari? Probably not. Luggage interior and that is it.

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2/7/08 at 12:40pm

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Would I really want to do that on my new $180K Ferrari? Probably not. Luggage interior and that is it.

It's far better to get leather anyways, the people Ferrari / Pininfarina are masters with leather.

Jon.

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2/7/08 at 6:24pm

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It's far better to get leather anyways, the people Ferrari / Pininfarina are masters with leather.

Jon.

Their subcontractor Schedoni are the real masters.

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2/8/08 at 4:30pm

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It's far better to get leather anyways, the people Ferrari / Pininfarina are masters with leather.

Jon.

Depends on the car. A for-real track car - no. A daily driver GT car - yes.

Pininfarina may have a hand in designing the interior but would not be involved at all in the execution/manufacturing - which, more often than one might think, can be underwhelming.