colourclassic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Bit of a mini DIY for you guys which is super easy and yet pretty satisfying to do. Yeah those stitches on your steering wheel. Obviously this applies to all leather stitched wheels, not just the factory one. After many years of use, and possibly multiple owners, your Skyline's steering wheel absorbs a whole lot of contaminants, such as hand oil, kebab sauce, sweat etc And cleaning it is probably one of the easiest little DIY detailing jobs you can do. Start with one dirty steering wheel, with some manky, greasy faded stitching... 1 You'll need some expensive supplies. Go to Supacheapo, Autobarn, Repco etc and pick up some interior/upholstery cleaner, steal your mum's nail brush, and go grab some paper towels from the kitchen... 2 Apply and get scrubbing! 3 And dry with the paper towel. Don't be afraid to rub pretty hard, it will lift the last owners 'hand deposits' nicely... Yuck! And finally you have some nice clean red stitching which will really 'pop' from the black leather. Purple Vans FTW! That was easy! One thing to note is not to use solvents such as clothing stain removers, as it can perish the leather. Stick to the foaming upholstery cleaner which is much more gentle. Edited August 24, 2013 by colourclassic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourclassic Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 D'oh this was meant to be posted in Car Detailing & Paint Care! Mods please move! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 A task with immediate results and yet too often overlooked - thanks. I wonder if anyone has ever swabbed this before > checked growths on an agar petri dish??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 LOL! Like in Top Gear when the Forensic Team found the Mucus Balls and Fecal Matter... Might just try this Cleansing myself... Looks Tidy as. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 great write up. and a top tip. thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourclassic Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 A task with immediate results and yet too often overlooked - thanks. I wonder if anyone has ever swabbed this before > checked growths on an agar petri dish??? I'm undecided whether I'd want to know what types of bacteria are growing on my steering wheel haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm undecided whether I'd want to know what types of bacteria are growing on my steering wheel hahadoesnt matter, as soon as youve touched it, youve transferred your own onto it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6986888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline_GTR Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I laughed at Kebab sauce! Will be trying this, thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6987546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) I'll be doing my nismo handbrake boot (Almost brown in colour )and any other stitching I can find.. Will post pics Edited August 25, 2013 by Zrobe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6987587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Girls say that they only have to clean their wheels 1/3 as often because it's a proven fact that only 32% of men wash their hands after going to the bathroom... Plus the fact that they (the girls) only spill coffee, swipe lipstick and speckle mascara on the wheel - and they don't sweat. That's what they say Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6988174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Now this begs the question, how did Zrobe's handbrake boot get so brown? 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6988179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRBE Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Now this begs the question, how did Zrobe's handbrake boot get so brown?Oh shut up... Haven't even touched the handbrake since I've bought the lemon.. AhaDoesn't help that I have a severe case of OCD... Says the kid that bought a totalled skyline Edited August 26, 2013 by Zrobe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6988234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourclassic Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'll be doing my nismo handbrake boot (Almost brown in colour )and any other stitching I can find.. Will post pics Yeh definitely post pics! It's actually so simple to do, and comes with good results! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-6989088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Found myself bored today so ended up doing this for 10 minutes. Ended up using a toothbrush instead of nail cleaner but I'd say it doesn't make any difference. Looks great now and comforting to know that I got rid of at least some of the human slime inside the car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-7029741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Because of this thread I've looked closer at my wheel and yep it could definately use a little lovin'. Just need some cleaner... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-7031007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Did mine too for the first time and the steering wheel and handbrake stitching came up nice and red again! Center armrest was already good but I gave it a once over anyway. Cheers! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-7032501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Love the red stitching on the handbrake. For some reason mine doesn't have it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-7032791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourclassic Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Good to hear you're getting results guys! Love the red stitching on the handbrake. For some reason mine doesn't have it Mine doesn't either. GT-R/R34 only? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/430757-diy-clean-those-stitches/#findComment-7032814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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