INSANITI Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 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? ta Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Max Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7536060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicii Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7536119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkie Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7536136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
INSANITI Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7536160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Max Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7536590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicii Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7537060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3ptuNe Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) 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: effax® Leather-Cream-Soap 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7537384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicii Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7537396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkie Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7537402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5iv Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The guys at Waxit.com.au are worth speaking with. Forum sponsors as well IIRC Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456737-what-do-you-use-to-keep-the-leather-wheel-in-top-shape/#findComment-7540217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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