RS5 with Lunar Silver Interior

**nexlogic** · 09-05-2013 07:31 AM

Hey guys, do any of you have experience with lunar silver interior? Thinking of getting 2014 RS5 with Lunar Silver interior (Black Exterior). Just wondering if dirt or signs of wear is more apparent?

Thanks

**ThewhippetsS5** · 09-05-2013 07:40 AM

I don't think I have lunar, it's more tan than beige. But signs of wear can be pretty visible on the leather and a good amount of dirt should make quite a big difference to the color. Just be sure to clean, condition, and get in/out of the car properly. Lunar does look really good when it's clean though...

**Zee Dgerman** · 09-05-2013 07:50 AM

my 2 cents: if you wanna keep the car a long time stay away from light colour leather. They require a lot more maintenance and they never end up looking as good as the black or dark brown ones. It will look great new, but every mark and every stain shows.

so if it's your daily driver i would not order silver.

**nexlogic** · 09-05-2013 07:53 AM

Great feedback, thanks guys. Yes, would be a daily driver.

**shonseb** · 09-05-2013 08:10 AM

I'm getting lunar in mine, but I plan to have it treated with some kind of protectant to prevent staining. It will be my daily so likely the driver seat will need a quick cleaning every month, and a deeper clean every 6 months. I have another friend with Lunar silver that he has been using for his daily well over a year without any problems. Now if it was lunar alcantera it might be a different story.

**DOCEVG** · 09-05-2013 08:52 AM

I have lunar silver in my RS5; its showing noticeably more wear, and dirt, than the panda (lunar silver + black) seats in my S4 with much less mileage. At 45k miles, seats in S4 look brand new. At 3k miles, seats in RS5 don't. Wish they offered panda in RS5. As it is, I'll follow shonseb's advice about protectant/cleaning. Just noticed, OP, are you trading your '13 RS5 for a '14 RS5? That would be a first.

**nexlogic** · 09-05-2013 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by DOCEVG

I have lunar silver in my RS5; its showing noticeably more wear, and dirt, than the panda (lunar silver + black) seats in my S4 with much less mileage. At 45k miles, seats in S4 look brand new. At 3k miles, seats in RS5 don't. Wish they offered panda in RS5. As it is, I'll follow shonseb's advice about protectant/cleaning. Just noticed, OP, are you trading your '13 RS5 for a '14 RS5? That would be a first.

Yeah, thinking about it. The 14 has Ceramic Brakes.

Thanks a bunch.If you could go back, would you opt for Black Leather than vs Lunar Silver?

**DOCEVG** · 09-05-2013 09:12 AM

I'd opt for black, were I to do it again.

**shonseb** · 09-05-2013 09:30 AM

Here's another thread:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...leather-colors

**Racedoc11** · 09-05-2013 10:40 AM

I have Lunar Silver on mine and there are no complaints. After 3 months it still looks new. I have invested in Swissvax leather cleaner and it is doing the job. I knew before going for it I will have to be on the top of it and I have no problem doing that.

**scmguru** · 09-05-2013 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by nexlogic

Yeah, thinking about it. The 14 has Ceramic Brakes.

Thanks a bunch.If you could go back, would you opt for Black Leather than vs Lunar Silver?

You can likely buy an ceramic brake setup for less than trading the car in for one.

**yas** · 09-05-2013 01:08 PM

I have lunar. Takes a bit more detail work, but worth it IMHO. Almost a year old, no signs of wear as a DD.

**NYRS5** · 09-10-2013 09:48 AM

I have lunar as well and use as a daily driver. No issues so far. Just be diligent about cleaning and you should be fine.

**mmaturo** · 09-10-2013 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by yas

I have lunar. Takes a bit more detail work, but worth it IMHO. Almost a year old, no signs of wear as a DD.

Same here...yesterday was my car's one year birthday of arrival to me and at 14,400 miles it is fine. Daily driver. Just needs a cleaning periodically to get the denim transfer off. Looks new once I do it. About every three months I attack it. Would not go to black/ebony. The contrast on the interior is very striking and gives the interior a more open feel.