What Do You Use To Keep The Leather Wheel In Top Shape?

[INSANITI]

car is getting old and so is the leather steering wheel. although its not cracking yet but have a feeling i have another year of usage before it starts to crack.

what should i use to keep it in good shape?

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[The Max]

A good conditioner. I use Meguiars Gold Class leather conditioner around three-four times a year and avoid the sun where possible. Otherwise, I just gauge it by how dry it looks and give it another whack.

[sonicii]

Sun is a big one.. Wherever possible protect it from the sun.

I used to use meguiars products, but found they left the surface very shiny looking and not natural feeling, I have been using zaino products for a few years now after advice from a car detailer, I've been happy with their stuff.

[junkie]

Try Bowden's Own leather products, they are designed for coated auto leather. Removed years of oily shine from the steering wheel on my 200

[INSANITI]

Thanks guys will do. I was only using armour all leather conditioner. I may pop in at auto barn this weekend to check it out

[The Max]

Sun is a big one.. Wherever possible protect it from the sun.

I used to use meguiars products, but found they left the surface very shiny looking and not natural feeling, I have been using zaino products for a few years now after advice from a car detailer, I've been happy with their stuff.

Zaino you say? Hmmm. Always happy to try something new if it's better.

[sonicii]

it also smells like leather.. Which is a bonus.

Don't think you will find it at your average supercheap/autobarn. I had to order it from one of the car detailing suppliers online.

[N3ptuNe]

Meguiars and all other on the shelf auto producs are substandard "avereage crap!" will not remove stains but rather discoulor leather! go to your local Horse sadle retailer and get:

1. effax® Leather-Cream-Soap
2. Effax Leather Balsam

Top notch, supiriour quality used by Ferari, AMG, Lambougini etc Car show detailers. It reguvinates soft and hard leather sadles from worn to new!! and is around $20 each for about 100 applications!

I even use it on our leather sofa! it's jaw dropping amazing!!!!!

Edited May 20, 2015 by N3ptuNe

[sonicii]

Just be careful with some Sadle products. Auto leather is coated to help protect it from UV. Some non-auto leather cleaners will strip this coating

[junkie]

Pretty much all automotive leather is coated with polyurethane and needs the right product. Creams and balms won't absorb and will sit on top of the coating, looking oily and attracting dirt

[t5iv]

The guys at Waxit.com.au are worth speaking with. Forum sponsors as well IIRC