Steering Wheel Conditioning?

[mcpp66]

Are there certain dressings/protectants that should not be used on a steering wheel? Generally when I clean steering wheels I don't apply any type of dressing out of fear of making it too slick. What conditioner do you guys use on steering wheels?

[Ted S.]

What is your steering wheel made of? I imagine you would use any product made for the material, you can always buff out the slick feeling with a towel, as long as you stay away from armorall or wd40.

[Kristopher1129]

I usually just use my interior dressing. Sometimes I'll use my leather conditioner on steering wheels that are wrapped in leather. Just don't use an oil based dressing like Armor All. :dblthumb2:

[mcpp66]

That's what I was wondering. My thought was that there may be some dressings in which the slickness can't be buffed out. So basically when it comes to the wheel I need to make sure that what I use is water based, correct?

[Old Tiger]

303 and similar can make surfaces slippery. IME UIGP is best .

[C. Charles Hahn]

If we're talking about a leather wrapped wheel, I just use the same leather conditioner I use on the seats/etc.

As long as you let it soak in for a few minutes and wipe off the excess, it should be fine.

[mcpp66]

I'm speaking in more general terms, not just about one particular type of steering wheel.

[DLB]

Well, generally I guess you could divide steering wheel materials up into 3 categories - leather, vinyl/rubber, and plastic.

For those cases, I will almost always use APC+ to clean them, and then when they are really clean, leave them alone.

For steering wheels that aren't as dirty, I will DP Total Interior Cleaner.

I finish them with nothing on the surfaces the hands touch.

DLB

[ScottB]

typically a water based dressing can be used but should be rebuffed to remove excess and any slickness. Treat carefully ....

[Kristopher1129]

That's what I was wondering. My thought was that there may be some dressings in which the slickness can't be buffed out. So basically when it comes to the wheel I need to make sure that what I use is water based, correct?

Correct. Anything water based you should be fine with. But, like others have said...let it sit...then wipe it down. :dblthumb2:

[Grizzly]

I just hit it with a toothbrush and Jewel APC.

Nice and clean.

[AeroCleanse]

After cleaning, 1z Cockpit Premium is what I would use, unless its real leather, then I'd use a leather conditioner.

[Old Tiger]

Well, generally I guess you could divide steering wheel materials up into 3 categories - leather, vinyl/rubber, and plastic.

For those cases, I will almost always use APC+ to clean them, and then when they are really clean, leave them alone.

For steering wheels that aren't as dirty, I will DP Total Interior Cleaner.

I finish them with nothing on the surfaces the hands touch.

DLB
Dont forget wood!

[Flash Gordon]

I dress mine with vasoline :dblthumb2:

[mcpp66]

I just hit it with a toothbrush and Jewel APC.

Nice and clean.

Jewel APC?