Steering wheel cleaning?

san~man · 02-03-2010, 07:25 PM

After admiring the work members do in this sub-section, I don't recall ever seeing how any of them clean a steering wheel. I know, go ahead and laugh.

Specifically, what product/techniques are used to remove the accumulated gunk from the grooves/texture of the steering wheel's leather covering? I live in a hot climate and I can see some small gunk of crud in some spots.

Thanks.

BK · 02-03-2010, 11:40 PM

Mine isn't so bad, but I'd use leather cleaner and scrub it with a brush, then wipe with a terry towel. I don't use much leather conditioner, if at all, on the wheel. Just the cleaner. I like the Zaino cleaner and conditioner, but there are lots of good products.

twinturboa51 · 02-04-2010, 06:46 AM

Leatherique PC, or a very diluted concentration of all purpose cleaner. use a leather brush or a brush with soft bristles to scrub gently and you should be good to go.

drvai · 02-04-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturboa51

Leatherique PC, or a very diluted concentration of all purpose cleaner. use a leather brush or a brush with soft bristles to scrub gently and you should be good to go.

NO APC!!!

Use a good dedicated leather cleaner like Zaino with a soft leather brush and patience. Then just condition with the same product you use on your leather.

If it's in bad shape to begin with... leatherique is a good option.

twinturbopg · 02-08-2010, 12:37 AM

Does that apply to sport steering wheel too? I just a newer wheel from the dealer and I want to keep that softness. So I got some meguiars leather cleaner conditioner and it's pleasantly soft.

brandon @ eas · 02-18-2010, 11:54 AM

I used leatherique on a few wheels and had satisfying results:

jopa489 · 02-18-2010, 10:20 PM

No cleaners on mine. I simply wipe it with a clean damp MF to remove the oils each time I wash the car. Zero wear or shine on the wheel so far.

mvillezcas · 02-18-2010, 10:41 PM

I use Lexol leather cleaner and a small nail brush you find at Pep Boys. Spray and scrub until all the dirt is out and wipe with a towel.

._. · 03-05-2010, 12:49 PM

I've found Zaino to work best. I have tried Leatherique and Lexol and the have not even come close to the result of Zaino.
I use a horse hair brush. I am never able to get all the oil off and have the leather a flat black. Annoys the $h1t out of me; it's so frustrating driving around and the sunlight hits the wheel and its matte in some sections and shiny in others.

Envious Eric · 03-05-2010, 01:15 PM

yeah, limit the conditioners you use....imagine "slipping" on the wheel when trying to turn away from an accident...same reason no dressing goes on the foot pedals!

MMAJNKE · 03-29-2010, 12:36 PM

im going to wipe min down

D_o_S · 02-11-2012, 10:56 AM

I need some help with this - I'd like to get all the dirt out of the pores on the perforated part of the msport wheel. Anyone done this with complete success?

Autoglym and Chemical guys, Swissvax leather cleaners are available. Swissvax costs 3x as much as the first two. Which one will do the best job?

DoctorS · 12-09-2012, 04:17 AM

^^^Bump, I have the same question

dave4 · 12-11-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by D_o_S

I need some help with this - I'd like to get all the dirt out of the pores on the perforated part of the msport wheel. Anyone done this with complete success?

Autoglym and Chemical guys, Swissvax leather cleaners are available. Swissvax costs 3x as much as the first two. Which one will do the best job?

I use the Chemical Guys Leather cleaner and conditioner. It's pretty good, works easily and the conditioner leaves a nice (but strong) leather smell in the car. I do not use it on the steering wheel. Maybe once tried it, but since then only use the cleaner and not the conditioner on it. If you buy Chemical guys, Amazon might be cheaper.

insane79 · 02-12-2013, 03:24 PM

hi,
has anyone tried the bmw leather wipes on the steering wheel?

Thanks..

SHEEDI · 02-12-2013, 05:37 PM

This is what i have done with my Leather steering wheels and seats.

1. Clean All Leather interior with good Leather cleaner. "Leather Master Soft Cleaner"
2. Apply Leather Master Leather Conditioner.
3. Give it a day, o next day, wipe it with damp MF towel.
4. Finally i have applied Leather coating "CarPro Cquartz Fabric & Leather Coating" http://www.autogeek.net/fabric-leather-coating.html
Treated leather surfaces will be protected against liquids, dirt, body oils and water, extending the life of the material

I hope this will help

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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Mine isn't so bad, but I'd use leather cleaner and scrub it with a brush, then wipe with a terry towel. I don't use much leather conditioner, if at all, on the wheel. Just the cleaner. I like the Zaino cleaner and conditioner, but there are lots of good products. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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twinturboa51 Captain 20 Rep 637 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Leatherique PC, or a very diluted concentration of all purpose cleaner. use a leather brush or a brush with soft bristles to scrub gently and you should be good to go. __________________
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twinturbopg How you like them apples? 40 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SD & OC its where I belong iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Does that apply to sport steering wheel too? I just a newer wheel from the dealer and I want to keep that softness. So I got some meguiars leather cleaner conditioner and it's pleasantly soft. __________________ V5 rev2.5 \| VExhaust \| V1 KW \| V701 \| H&R Sway Bars \| Ram Air Scoops \| DCI WTB: stock mirror cover for pre-lci e90
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02-18-2010, 11:54 AM	#6
brandon @ eas 516 Rep 3,613 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	I used leatherique on a few wheels and had satisfying results:
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02-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	No cleaners on mine. I simply wipe it with a clean damp MF to remove the oils each time I wash the car. Zero wear or shine on the wheel so far. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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02-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#8
mvillezcas BMW SD 20 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	I use Lexol leather cleaner and a small nail brush you find at Pep Boys. Spray and scrub until all the dirt is out and wipe with a towel.
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03-05-2010, 12:49 PM	#9
._. Colonel 74 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	I've found Zaino to work best. I have tried Leatherique and Lexol and the have not even come close to the result of Zaino. I use a horse hair brush. I am never able to get all the oil off and have the leather a flat black. Annoys the $h1t out of me; it's so frustrating driving around and the sunlight hits the wheel and its matte in some sections and shiny in others.
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03-05-2010, 01:15 PM	#10
Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	yeah, limit the conditioners you use....imagine "slipping" on the wheel when trying to turn away from an accident...same reason no dressing goes on the foot pedals!
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MMAJNKE MMA Changed My Life! 317 Rep 6,629 Posts Drives: e92 m3 & f30 328i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (48) Garage List "2006 sport bi ... [0.00] 2008 e92 coupe [0.00]	im going to wipe min down
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02-11-2012, 10:56 AM	#12
D_o_S LCI'd 256 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home iTrader: (1)	I need some help with this - I'd like to get all the dirt out of the pores on the perforated part of the msport wheel. Anyone done this with complete success? Autoglym and Chemical guys, Swissvax leather cleaners are available. Swissvax costs 3x as much as the first two. Which one will do the best job?
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12-09-2012, 04:17 AM	#13
DoctorS Private First Class 25 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2010 AW msport 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00]	^^^Bump, I have the same question
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insane79 Major 83 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	hi, has anyone tried the bmw leather wipes on the steering wheel? Thanks..
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SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	This is what i have done with my Leather steering wheels and seats. 1. Clean All Leather interior with good Leather cleaner. "Leather Master Soft Cleaner" 2. Apply Leather Master Leather Conditioner. 3. Give it a day, o next day, wipe it with damp MF towel. 4. Finally i have applied Leather coating "CarPro Cquartz Fabric & Leather Coating" http://www.autogeek.net/fabric-leather-coating.html Treated leather surfaces will be protected against liquids, dirt, body oils and water, extending the life of the material I hope this will help
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