cleaning steering wheel

the gillz · 04-11-2008, 02:43 PM

I have a tan steering wheel that is starting to look black. It looks like little small grains of like black pepper stuck to it. Ive tries cleaning it with normal products but no real results. Is there any type of product or process to clean it with the best results.

01FR500 · 04-11-2008, 03:34 PM

Are you sure it's not the tan color coming off? If not, uou might try using a toothbrush, just about any low strength cleaner should work. The problem might be your not getting in the tiny little cracks/crevases of the texture of the steering wheel.

*03gtmustang* · 04-11-2008, 03:35 PM

Einszett Cockpit Premium (cleaner and protectant which is safe for steering wheels and pedals, etc.) or Plastic + Vinyl Cleaner if you need something stronger, then top it with the Cockpit Premium for protection. Use a microfiber towel with the cleaners. Might need other tools such as toothpicks and or Boars hair brush.

the gillz · 04-11-2008, 04:14 PM

awesome its worth a shot. I never thought about a toothbrush. Duh

thnx

zigzagg321 · 04-11-2008, 04:27 PM

just go buy a FR500 steering wheel. fatter grip, softer leather, perforated as well. feels better in your hands, grips better too.

*JackThe Ripper* · 04-11-2008, 05:10 PM

i recently cleaned mine using some formula 409 and a dish scrubbing brush.

*03gtmustang* · 04-12-2008, 11:18 AM

409? Not a good idea Jack.

Dream · 04-12-2008, 11:20 AM

armor all cleaning wipes here. worked fine for me. did the dash, wheel, shifter, glove box....everything and it gave it all a nice shine

*03gtmustang* · 04-12-2008, 11:40 AM

Armor All makes terrible products. Their interior products have been known to cause the interior surfaces to start cracking. A shiny dash can also be dangerous while driving. Not to mention their products contain solvent based silicones. Stay away from them.

Dream · 04-12-2008, 02:40 PM

good to know! what should i use then for dust cleaning and stuff

*03gtmustang* · 04-12-2008, 04:15 PM

For maintaining, Id use Einszett Cockpit Premium every couple weeks or so. It doesnt give the dangerous tacky shine, has anti static properties, is safe for practically every surface INCLUDING the steering wheel, pedals, and rubber floor mats. It doesnt leave the surface sticky, slippery, or hazy. Its a light cleaner/ protectant.

04-11-2008, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
the gillz OG, double OG, tripleOG Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	cleaning steering wheel I have a tan steering wheel that is starting to look black. It looks like little small grains of like black pepper stuck to it. Ive tries cleaning it with normal products but no real results. Is there any type of product or process to clean it with the best results.

04-11-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 810	Are you sure it's not the tan color coming off? If not, uou might try using a toothbrush, just about any low strength cleaner should work. The problem might be your not getting in the tiny little cracks/crevases of the texture of the steering wheel. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports l Tokico Illumina dampers l Maximum Motorsports c/c plates l MM XL SFCs l JLT RAI l MGW shifter l other goodies...

04-11-2008, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Einszett Cockpit Premium (cleaner and protectant which is safe for steering wheels and pedals, etc.) or Plastic + Vinyl Cleaner if you need something stronger, then top it with the Cockpit Premium for protection. Use a microfiber towel with the cleaners. Might need other tools such as toothpicks and or Boars hair brush. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

04-11-2008, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
zigzagg321 yup. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 6,667	just go buy a FR500 steering wheel. fatter grip, softer leather, perforated as well. feels better in your hands, grips better too. __________________ image courtesy of wnracing /\/\FOR SALE/\/\

04-12-2008, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	409? Not a good idea Jack. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

04-11-2008, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
the gillz OG, double OG, tripleOG Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	awesome its worth a shot. I never thought about a toothbrush. Duh thnx

04-12-2008, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 778	armor all cleaning wipes here. worked fine for me. did the dash, wheel, shifter, glove box....everything and it gave it all a nice shine

04-12-2008, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Armor All makes terrible products. Their interior products have been known to cause the interior surfaces to start cracking. A shiny dash can also be dangerous while driving. Not to mention their products contain solvent based silicones. Stay away from them. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

04-12-2008, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 778	good to know! what should i use then for dust cleaning and stuff

04-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	For maintaining, Id use Einszett Cockpit Premium every couple weeks or so. It doesnt give the dangerous tacky shine, has anti static properties, is safe for practically every surface INCLUDING the steering wheel, pedals, and rubber floor mats. It doesnt leave the surface sticky, slippery, or hazy. Its a light cleaner/ protectant. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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