Cleaning and protecting steering wheel

[Coatingsarecrack]

Mainly started this as there was no real thread I could find for this. Thought I ‘d drop some info and ask some questions.

I’ve tried a-lot of things to clean the steering wheel of my moms 7 year old Rav4 no chemicals really made a dent and i’ve tried detailing brushes, low and long nap micro fibers, sponges, Gyeon Leather brush….. nothing really got it really clean.

I used an interior scrub scrubber type applicator and WOW this thing gets leather clean!

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Those specks aren’t additional dirt there defects in the leather.

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This was brand new and only used on the steering wheel.

Will be using on leather seats next.

I used P&S express interior cleaner and this stuff continues to impressed. Better than the Connolly’s i’ve been using.

I also like it as a clean only interior QD at 1:1. It’s great stuff if you haven’t tried.

Question I have is after cleaning can i use a coating (Gyeon leatherShield) or some thing like PBL L&V coating?


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[Klasse Act]

Who makes that scrub pad that you used? Also the product for the steering wheel leather that you mention will be great[emoji106][emoji106]

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[Coatingsarecrack]

Who makes that scrub pad that you used? Also the product for the steering wheel leather that you mention will be great[emoji106][emoji106]

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I’ll pm you as I don’t think AG sells it


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[Desertnate]

What makes that pad different? From the picture it looks like a fluffy towel. Are the fibers stiffer?

I typically use an APC and one of my older semi-worn MF towels when going after the steering wheel. It takes a little effort to get the gunk off. I've noticed that while many of the all-in-one interior cleaner/protectants are good for daily use and protection, they aren't very good at the cleaning part. Periodically you need to give them a deep clean with something stronger like you've done here.

To answer your other question, I don't see why you couldn't follow up with any leather product you like at this point. I do. When deep cleaning a steering wheel or shift knob covered in leather, I'll typically go APC -> leather cleaner -> protectant. If the wheel isn't too bad I'll skip the APC.

[Coatingsarecrack]

What makes that pad different? From the picture it looks like a fluffy towel. Are the fibers stiffer?



Fibers are different. It’s a completely different material than Microfiber. If your familiar with the little yellow iron shape leather scrubber i believe is the same material.

Did not have to scrub hard at all. The material and cleaner does the work.


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[chilly]

I’ll pm you as I don’t think AG sells it


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Me too please, if you don't mind

Tacky, sticky steering wheels are the bane of my existence

I think Toyota products come from the factory with a slow release Elmers Glue or something applied to the steering wheel

It's always a struggle to find a product and method

Fanks

[Klasse Act]

Bryan from Apex Detailing just reviewed this product, FYI[emoji362][emoji118]

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