Steering Wheel Conditioning?

**mcpp66** · 02-11-2011, 02:45 PM

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.** · 02-11-2011, 02:51 PM

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** · 02-11-2011, 02:52 PM

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.

**mcpp66** · 02-11-2011, 03:02 PM

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** · 02-11-2011, 03:10 PM

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

**C. Charles Hahn** · 02-11-2011, 03:12 PM

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** · 02-11-2011, 03:13 PM

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

**DLB** · 02-11-2011, 04:10 PM

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** · 02-11-2011, 04:19 PM

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

**Kristopher1129** · 02-11-2011, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

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