Cleaning "leather" Steering Wheels

jaco · January 3rd, 2007, 12:23 PM

I have what I imagine is a leather or leather-like-vinyl covered steering wheel in my ninety-eight (1990).
Color is Maroon.
Is there any way to clean the blackened wear & tear from it?
I fear that experimentation will result in that sticky feel that I can't describe but I figure yall all know.

I'd just add an after market leather lace-on cover but cannot find one in Maroon or Burgandy color cept at JC Whitney for 45-50 bux.
Too much IMHO.

thanks

American Lead · February 13th, 2007, 03:10 PM

In my dad's 2000 impala, we just use armaroul? armor all? ( I am not good at spelling) It will somtimes leave a sticky feel, but it will go away, another good thing to try is avon bubble bath (i have never tried this but my mother swears it cleans everything)

hope this helps

texasred · February 13th, 2007, 04:21 PM

If it's "hand yuck" and grease, try a VERY mild solution of Pine Sol and a soft dishcloth. Then go over it a couple of times with clean water.

C.J.

mitsudave · February 13th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I have always used a mild soap and water solution (Pine-Sol would do just fine), and rinsed off well with clean water. No more dirt, and no sticky.

mrwilde · February 14th, 2007, 12:55 AM

I've used all of the above ... no difference. I just bought an expensive wheel cover.

dyscookn · February 15th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Just cleaned a white int. in my 75 Delta 88 conv. w/ Magic Erasers by Clorox.
Exceptional Product! Want harm anything(no bleach) and cleans like a mad maid!!!

19871442 · July 7th, 2007, 11:36 PM

I've used a interior product thats made by the makers of Liquid Glass, and I Guarantee that there is nothing better. I detail cars for a living, and I'm telling you, not to use Armor all, because it will ruin your interior eventually, by leaving it sticky, and it will hold dirt and dust, rather than repel it. It also will crack you dash in colder temperatures, if applied to it. Always read the bottle. If it says keep from freezing, thats a easy way to see that its not a good car care product, and it will freeze on what ever you apply it to.

Oldsguy · July 8th, 2007, 03:02 PM

For real leather, saddle soap can't be beat. It's been around for years and I don't think it would damage faux leather if it turned out that is what you have.

January 3rd, 2007, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaco Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 22	Cleaning "leather" Steering Wheels I have what I imagine is a leather or leather-like-vinyl covered steering wheel in my ninety-eight (1990). Color is Maroon. Is there any way to clean the blackened wear & tear from it? I fear that experimentation will result in that sticky feel that I can't describe but I figure yall all know. I'd just add an after market leather lace-on cover but cannot find one in Maroon or Burgandy color cept at JC Whitney for 45-50 bux. Too much IMHO. thanks __________________ ~jaco~ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *"I know nothing, I didn't see anything, I wasn't there, and if I was there, I was asleep."*

February 13th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	In my dad's 2000 impala, we just use armaroul? armor all? ( I am not good at spelling) It will somtimes leave a sticky feel, but it will go away, another good thing to try is avon bubble bath (i have never tried this but my mother swears it cleans everything) hope this helps __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

February 13th, 2007, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	If it's "hand yuck" and grease, try a VERY mild solution of Pine Sol and a soft dishcloth. Then go over it a couple of times with clean water. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

February 13th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 53	I have always used a mild soap and water solution (Pine-Sol would do just fine), and rinsed off well with clean water. No more dirt, and no sticky. __________________ Dave Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

July 8th, 2007, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	For real leather, saddle soap can't be beat. It's been around for years and I don't think it would damage faux leather if it turned out that is what you have. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

February 14th, 2007, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrwilde Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	I've used all of the above ... no difference. I just bought an expensive wheel cover.

February 15th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
dyscookn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 59	Just cleaned a white int. in my 75 Delta 88 conv. w/ Magic Erasers by Clorox. Exceptional Product! Want harm anything(no bleach) and cleans like a mad maid!!!

July 7th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
19871442 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	I've used a interior product thats made by the makers of Liquid Glass, and I Guarantee that there is nothing better. I detail cars for a living, and I'm telling you, not to use Armor all, because it will ruin your interior eventually, by leaving it sticky, and it will hold dirt and dust, rather than repel it. It also will crack you dash in colder temperatures, if applied to it. Always read the bottle. If it says keep from freezing, thats a easy way to see that its not a good car care product, and it will freeze on what ever you apply it to.

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