De-shine steering wheel?

[91blksi]

Best cleaner or technique to make steering wheel look matte again?

[allinon72]

The best technique is prevention by wiping it down whenever it gets shiney with a high quality leather cleaner. If you let it go too long, there's not much you can do without damaging the leather.

[NYBulldog]

Soapy warm water. Wipe with medium pressure. You can add just a bit of conditioner after and let it for a few minutes. Then wipe it again before using. Use microfiber rags if possible.

[dpgfunk]

leather master strong cleaner

[chatoyer]

I had a shiny steering wheel in my old 435. I grabbed a leather cleaner from a reputable company and proceeded to clean it, only to realize I took the finish right off. I ended up getting my local Fibrenew franchise to re-coat the wheel, and it looked fantastic. It was entirely my fault for scrubbing so hard, but I learned a lesson. I now only use distilled water. If it gets shiny, so be it.

[RWSM3]

Steam would work as well. I just keep a damp microfiber with me every time I use the car and wipe it down when I park for the night.

I recently sold another car which was 2yrs old that my wife used, it was still matte finish.

[CigarPundit]

I’ve had good luck just wiping it down weekly with a slightly damp microfiber cloth to prevent it going shiny in the first place. I’ve had good luck with Lexol cleaner and conditioner for dirty leather. I’d try that. It’s everywhere, including Amazon.

[Eric S]

warm damp towel
steam
avoid chemicals if possible
toothbrush cleaning with mild APC

[GregM4]

I use Chemical Guys Inner Clean lightly each clean and it gives a OEM finish with zero shine. Then the odd leather Serum every now and then. Works a treat.

[audioMeth]

leatherique is the best leather conditioner and cleaner hands down. i have tried many, none come close.

[Alan l.]

I've made my mistake with using cleaners on bmw steering wheels where it removed the coating off the leather before. Lucky bmw fixed it under warranty but ever since that I only use baby wipes on the steering wheel and follow it with a dry microfiber towel. Medium to light pressure only. I try to do this either weekly or biweekly while i'm waiting for the wife in the car. Takes 30seconds to do.

[AustinGelbM4]

Depends on how bad it is. One part woolite to five parts water. Soak microfiber rag in solution. Wring microfiber rag out till it's damp. Gently wipe down steering wheel. Better to wipe gently with many many passes than to be too firm with fewer passes. Finished dry steering wheel should be matte and FEEL clean with no "tackiness". If steering appears already mildly damaged/slightly stripped looking try some chemical guys leather conditioner. Damage beyond that and you're kinda screwed.

[tebbnsx]

The key is to never let it get that way. I know most people can’t tend to their cars daily as I do but mine simply always stays clean.

[Eric S]

1z cockpit premium is another good one to keep handy
https://www.detailedimage.com/wax.ph...471/500-ml-S1/

Just used it today on a clients car (their recommendation) and it leaves nothing behind, no shine, but a clean feel

[iatacs19]

Microfiber towel and distilled water. You don't need to use any chemicals.

[dubsesd]

[CigarPundit]

Yeah you’re welcome, OP. Don’t mention it.

[JSal335is]

First +80 degree weather here in Chicago for the year and with MDW was able to get some drive time. However, I noticed my OEM steering wheel was starting to display some increasing shine and that undesireable sticky feeling. I was able to dig up some updated research and was thinking about utilizing the Colourlock products. Anyone on here try it out?

Here's a link:

[allinon72]

I've heard nothing but good things about Colourlock, seems to be the gold standard right now.

[Sassicaia]

All of these ideas are big work arounds to one simple way I found worked for me: my wife's facial cleanser.

Specifically this:
https://theordinary.deciem.com/produ...r-50ml?redir=1

The product is meant to remove makeup, oils etc etc. Its not a soap. It does not ruin the leather in fact think about of it like this. If its safe enough to put on your face then its safe enough for your wheel. Its also strong enough to remove makeup, and its dirty cheap. The guy who invented the line of products was apparently a genius, but sadly killed himself.

Follow these simple steps.

1.) Rub the cleanser in your hands until its warms up.

2.) rub it into the wheels.

3.) Use microfibre cloth wet with hot water to whip it off.

4.) send me PM thanking me for this genius easy solution.

Just as a side note. The biggest complaint I had about this car was the wheel getting sticky and shiny after a few months. I do this cleaning process every 2 months and it's like new. All the leather cleaners etc miss the mark. This stuff works for me.

YMMV

[Sam!]

Originally Posted by audioMeth

leatherique is the best leather conditioner and cleaner hands down. i have tried many, none come close.

Leatherique worked really well on mine.

[jdgamble]

I just bought the colourlock cleaner. My wheel isn’t bad cuz I maintain it. My wife’s, on the other hand, is like a glazed ham. I’ll report back on how well it works.