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    So I figured i`d share what my interior looks like in the wrx... a work in progress (isn`t it always?).x


    Every item that is double stitched (arm rest, steering wheel, e-brake and cluster) where bought by JPM and installed by me. The rest (upper door, tweeter, center console) was wrapped by me. The goal would be to do the dash so as to create an plusher experience on the entire upper level of the cabin. I want to keep the matt middle trim intact as I think it`s a nice contrast. I would also keep the lower (think under the middle/vent trim) plastic. xBut I keep hesitating about potentially compromising the safety features of the dash (i.e. airbag deployment) by wrapping it... JPMcoachworks minimizes it by compromising (small tears) the underside of the panel they use to wrap the dash in order to `weaken it` so to speak. Good idea but I`m not sure I can replicate this and there has not been any testing done to see if the airbag would deploy any easier (or at all) with or without the tears... and they charge quite a bit more $$, so for now that how she sits...


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    I appreciate the plushness that alcantara brings to the cabin. Easy to care, anti-glare, and so soft to the touch. Minimal care needed on all trims but the steering wheel, which, with my hands, need some tlc more regularly (to be expected).x


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    Just wanted to share


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    (pics taken by a friend with decent camera).
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    Nice work!

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    Re: just a little alcantara love... nothing crazy

    What do you use to clean the Alcantara?


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    Re: just a little alcantara love... nothing crazy

    I have been wanting to do the inside of my car in Alcantara. I love the way it looks, great job.
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    Re: just a little alcantara love... nothing crazy

    always liked the WRX`s

    fwiw: sonax makes a wonderful alcantara cleaner if you ever need it...I used it on my "alcantara" SRT seats...with great results (used 1/4 bottle for one seat)

    SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner 250 ml.


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    Re: just a little alcantara love... nothing crazy

    That is beautiful work, sir. I really like the way it turned out!

 

 

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