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The only thing I will say for ultimate compound is that if you're too aggressive with it you can end up with some very fine scratches/marring from it. You can always twin it with a lighter/finer polish afterwards to help finish it off (something like Super Resin Polish from Autoglym).

Mind you, I wouldn't want to do a whole car by hand with both 😫

7 minutes ago, Davey P said:

Cheers for the advice mate.  Worst case scenario, if I balls it up I can just get the boot resprayed 

Without seeing it up close a decent hand polish should do the trick. Meguiars Ultimate compound is usually available in halfords and is decent to use by hand. Alternatively business might be slow for detailers at the moment, so a local mobile detailer might be willing to come and sort it for not much.

27 minutes ago, red rocket said:

Don't do it !! There's NO SUBSTITUTE for leather!!

 

 

P.S. as a newbie you will be unaware of my 38 year career in the leather industry. However i really do hate Alcantara and other similar imitations ! 

But I'm a VEGAN 😡

Just kidding 😛 

But I do like the softer/warmer feel of Alcantara compared to leather...not that I don't like leather I just appreciate a mix of both

8 minutes ago, detail1 said:

It's been fine, had it on there about 20 months now. The car isn't a daily driver, so not heavily abused- but a wipe over with a damp microfibre cloth and a quick brush and it's as good as new.

It's generally sweat and oils that make the nap go flat and hard, but fairly easy to bring back, just keep on top of it with some light cleaning- same theory applies to leather, if it's glossy- it's dirty and leather creams just add to the soiling.

Thanks good to know 👍

40 minutes ago, detail1 said:

Thanks mate.

Had Royal Steering Wheels do all the alcantara trim for me, 

How do you find the alcantara trimmed wheel? I've always wanted one but worried it would look/feel terrible after a short time?