Best way/product to clean leather steering wheel?

[haaammit]

I noticed yesterday that my steering wheel is pretty gross and really needs a good clean. The car is 21 years old this year, and I've owned it for the last 11 and I certainly haven't cleaned it in that time

What's the best product/method to get all the grime out of it? Cheers.

 

[slick rick]

I have used a "magic eraser" sponge with good results on a steering wheel that had gone shiny. It worked quite well but you can over do it so be carful.

 

[Janesy B]

A damp cloth.

 

[paradigm]

I have used a "magic eraser" sponge with good results on a steering wheel that had gone shiny. It worked quite well but you can over do it so be carful.

Also, after using one, re-feed the leather.

 

[pepsilol]

Autosmart leather cleaner is amazing.

 

[mrk]

Zymol leather cleaner and a shoe brush (new of course).

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=72&t=1519705

 

[Andre]

Gliptone leather cleaner/conditioner. Just done it on a 15 y/o steering wheel after getting it back from mechanic with oil on it. Really needs another feed

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Magic eraser w to get rid of all the much then leather cleaner and conditioner and

 

[mjt]

Cleaned the steering wheel on the Passat while washing the windows. Now it's dull on one side. Oops

 

[Mickey]

I have used a "magic eraser" sponge with good results on a steering wheel that had gone shiny. It worked quite well but you can over do it so be carful.

Be very careful with this, those magic sponges are abrasive so there's a real chance you could rub the top layer off the leather. I use Dr Leather to clean all my leather, great stuff

 

[snapdragon69]

Automotive leather is sealed - you can't feed, nourish or condition it or replace lost oils etc.. The smooth coating just needs cleaning with something like this...
http://www.drleather.com/Leather-Cleaners/Our-Leather-Cleaner-Range.aspx

 

[CapitalOne]

nm

 

[haaammit]

Thanks all. I used a damp microfibre cloth in the end with a dash of soap, and it's come up a treat. Cheers