Steering wheel dirty. - Page 2

FrazzleTC · 9th March 2016, 14:59

For steering wheels, I tend to use a bit of diluted all purpose cleaner. Does just the same job as a lot of the fancy leather cleaners. Once it's clean, a bit of leather cream, and it looks lovely once again.

murphyv310 · 12th March 2016, 22:53

Hi.
The vanish soap bar is by far the best and isn't as harsh on leather as other cleaners. Give it a good few wipes after though with a damp cloth to get the soap off, once dry use a leather cream to lubricate it,

Number 6 · 13th March 2016, 07:25

I use wet wipes they get the grime off easily bit late for you now though

David Lawrence · 13th March 2016, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSharp39

If the wheel is just dirty and not worn, try proper saddle soap. I use it a lot and is great for cleaning and keeping all leather in good order. It will even clean up oil marked leather. Ive used it on the leather in my 75 with great results.
Jim

Would you say this is dirty or worn?

It looked fine till i cleaned it with autoglym leather cleaner when the colour just seemed to dissolve off it.

James.uk · 13th March 2016, 16:47

The paint-dye has come off, mine was the same, I re-dyed mine...

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maxi_crawf · 13th March 2016, 16:53

You need to get the dirt off before you dye it or it just sits on top instead of being absorbed by the leather.

Mike24 · 13th March 2016, 17:43

Search Stubies leather dye and you will be able to contact him for sandstone dye - used by many satisfied members.

Ravinder · 14th March 2016, 09:09

I've just cleaned mine after having dirt and oil marks.

Use an all purpose cleaner with a strong dilution rate and a microfiber cloth. Even agitate it a little with a bristle brush. Then wipe off. Then use a dedicated leather cleaner. I use dr leather. Very highly rated in the detailing world. Works a treat. Spray some on and agitate with a brush then wipe off with a cloth. Mines like new again.

9th March 2016, 14:59	#11
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	For steering wheels, I tend to use a bit of diluted all purpose cleaner. Does just the same job as a lot of the fancy leather cleaners. Once it's clean, a bit of leather cream, and it looks lovely once again. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

12th March 2016, 22:53	#12
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. The vanish soap bar is by far the best and isn't as harsh on leather as other cleaners. Give it a good few wipes after though with a damp cloth to get the soap off, once dry use a leather cream to lubricate it, __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

13th March 2016, 07:25	#13
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	I use wet wipes they get the grime off easily bit late for you now though __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

13th March 2016, 16:47	#15
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The paint-dye has come off, mine was the same, I re-dyed mine... ...

13th March 2016, 16:53	#16
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	You need to get the dirt off before you dye it or it just sits on top instead of being absorbed by the leather.

13th March 2016, 17:43	#17
Mike24 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Auto Saloon Connoisseur SE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coventry Posts: 358 Thanks: 166 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Search Stubies leather dye and you will be able to contact him for sandstone dye - used by many satisfied members.

14th March 2016, 09:09	#18
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,038 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I've just cleaned mine after having dirt and oil marks. Use an all purpose cleaner with a strong dilution rate and a microfiber cloth. Even agitate it a little with a bristle brush. Then wipe off. Then use a dedicated leather cleaner. I use dr leather. Very highly rated in the detailing world. Works a treat. Spray some on and agitate with a brush then wipe off with a cloth. Mines like new again.