Stingray
Member Since: 03 Apr 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 218
  
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Any comments please from owners of D4s with almond interiors. I am wondering how they are looking after a few months wear & tear? All feedback appreciated. Thanks in advance, Ray
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 15th Jun 2010 11:08 pm |
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mattkwak
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Trowbridge
Posts: 18
 
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I've only had mine a month but it's still spotless. There was a little mark on it the other day that just wiped off easily. I like the fact that you can see any dirt to be able to clean it off.
I should point out that I don't have kids or dogs though!
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| 16th Jun 2010 7:40 am |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003
 
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Had ours for 8 months and 13,000 miles.
The interior is still spotless apart from some very slight discolouration on the drivers seat.
This, I assume, is from the many pairs of black jeans that I often wear.
I also assume that it will come straight off with some leather cleaner. (I haven't tried yet).
The carpets are still spot-on and don't show up mud like black does.
All 7 seats get used quite often so I'm not being over protective with the car either.
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| 16th Jun 2010 8:56 am |
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Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
Posts: 206
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I have the Ebony not Almond interior but wanted to protect the seat leather so bought the LR Waterproof Seat Covers (current brochure) and can recommend as the fit is superb ~ unlike my previous D3's.
If we are going anywhere nice, just whip them off in 2-3 minutes and back on after. 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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| 16th Jun 2010 8:59 am |
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SazzaG
Member Since: 30 Jan 2010
Location: Sussex
Posts: 106
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After nearly 5k, I've found the same as most. It's pretty much spotless, apart from some darker colouration on the driver's seat, which I've never tried to clean off. Not really noticeable to be honest. Still very pleased with the almond choice, although I don't have kids (do have dogs, but they only stay in the boot)
I am glad I went for the rubber mats though, as I think the beige carpets would be pretty dirty by now.
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| 16th Jun 2010 2:30 pm |
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Stingray
Member Since: 03 Apr 2005
Location: North Wales
Posts: 218
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Thanks for the positive comments guys. Kids are grown up, and no dogs, so that helps! I need to finalise colours by early next week, so keep the thoughts coming!
Cheers,
Ray
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| 16th Jun 2010 9:27 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Had mine since the end of October and it still looks 8) The drivers seat as with others on here has a slight tint to it but this is down to dark oloured jeans, am sure with a wipe over or some leather cleaner it would come off and look spotless. Love the colour so do the kids. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 17th Jun 2010 12:17 am |
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addicted to nurburgring
Member Since: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 139
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For leather seat cleaning and protection, try LTT leathercare, I have found it to be very good. You can order direct from their website. Current:
2014 RRS 3.0 HSE
Porsche 997 GT3
BMW 118d SE
Past:
D4 HSE 3.0 TDV6 Auto
D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 Auto
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| 18th Jun 2010 5:32 pm |
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Delta Mike
Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Highland
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So it's not just me but 13000 miles in and the drivers seat has a definite blue tinge to it from jeans. Haven't tried cleaning it yet but after the previous post think I will give it a go.
This is the first light interior I have had as always black before, only got it as it was a dealer stock car and didn't want a wait. I almost never went for it but then bit the bullet and actually like it now. Most scuffs and marks on the door panels come off with a bit of soap and water.
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| 18th Jun 2010 10:05 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
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I have Ivory leather in my MY10 RRS. I wipe the driver seat with baby wipes ("sensitive skin" type) every week and the jeans blue dye comes straight off. It takes about 30 seconds. You need to do it regularly lest the dye work its way into the leather, so I keep a pack of wipes in the car.
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| 18th Jun 2010 11:00 pm |
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Iceland Pat
Member Since: 15 Mar 2010
Location: Camberley
Posts: 8
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I have the Almond trim and like others is beginning to show some discolouration. Had it since last November and use it most days for work (approx 1.1/2 hrs / day). Wearing a suit and not jeans. Rear seats get weekend use by the kids and they have some marks. Tried cleaning it a few times now with leather cleaner and it does improve it but its not like new. Probably left it too long before the first clean. Might try the regular baby wipe trick
Going to Iceland for 4 weeks with a car full of kids, that'll really finish them off!! :blub:
IP
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| 19th Jun 2010 11:31 pm |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1391
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Take care with the baby wipes as this was our method of cleaning a cream leather sofa, the leather started to craze afer a while as if it had dried out or suffered some form of reaction. This only happened on the surfaces that we used the wipes on so that suggested that it was something in the wipes. Shame though cos they are really handy and make the job so simple.
Dex
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| 21st Jun 2010 9:29 am |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
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Thanks for the tip, Dex. 
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| 21st Jun 2010 7:50 pm |
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