Steering Wheel

[Bob Cochran]

Okay a real simple guestion I think. What do you use to clean the steering wheel and protect it so it stays nice and lasts the longest? How do you do it and what products? Thanks.

 

[Deezul1]

A good leather cleaner would be a good bet

 

[Dane]

Bob,

Use a leather cleaner, then a leather conditioner on the wheel. Then use a vinyl/plastic/rubber cleaner-conditioner on the center.



DON'T mix the two - Armor All or other vinyl/plastic/rubber cleaner-conditioners will quickly ruin the leather.



I use Lexol on leather and 303 Areospace on everything else. I've found ProtectAll wash to be great for interiors. Just mix up a small bucket and use a rag and rinse often. Usually don't even need the 303 inside when I use the ProtectAll wash. Dries streak free and everything looks new.

 

[baby.driver]

Black shoe polish

no joke, it works.

 

[Bob Cochran]

baby. driver ~ black shoe polish on a gray steering wheel. Just kidding I can see where it might work.



Dane ~ I was looking at the McQuire's stuff and sounds like that is what you are talking about. I had a pretty simplistic guestion but decided why not ask. Sometimes you find out about stuff you never thought of like "black shoe polish" here on TDR.



Deezul 1 ~ thank you 2.

 

[DavidC]

I also use the Lexol soap and conditioner, the steering wheel still looks new. I usually use 303 on the rest of the interior but will have to check out the Protectall wash (thanks for the tip). This Arizona sun can be a Killer on interior Leather and Plastic so I like to be sure I am using the best protectants I can afford. A little off the subject but does anyone have any ideas on a good fabric seat and rug cleaner with UV blocking capabilities.



Dave