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Soldato
This happened to me with my old Cayman, I think the dealer had done it to repair some minor marks and a ring gouge. All came off while cleaning and left a horrible, dull and tacky finish.
This is the only way I clean leather now and two high-end detailers have told me the same.
Soldato
Pan Scourer?
Brasso also works but likely not as good as Autosol (but better than nothing if it's all you have around).
I quite like Autoglym Metal Polish
Autoglym Australia & New Zealand blog | Cleaning your exhaust tip
www.blog.autoglym.com.au
Would be careful with either on a chrome plated exhaust.
Don’t ask how I know
Metal polishing soap is great and safer on anything chrome plated.
Soldato
No need to use it every time, but every once in a while will be fine.
I've just gone and bought some Auto Glym leather balm. Thought I'd give that a try.
For my 440i
I just use a Dr Leather wipe on the wheel every couple of months, then wipe it down with a damp cloth.
AG Leather Balm is not necessarily good for a steering wheel as it’s going to add a layer of protection to it, which may not be a good thing in terms of stickiness/grip.
AG Leather Cleaner would be better to clean it, but neither of these will fix any discolouration.
AG Leather Balm is not necessarily good for a steering wheel as it’s going to add a layer of protection to it, which may not be a good thing in terms of stickiness/grip.
AG Leather Cleaner would be better to clean it, but neither of these will fix any discolouration.
I just used it... more black came off onto my new cloth -.-
I think i need to use some of that cleaner you mentioned and then get some Leather dye. Then apply the protection ontop.
Might actually do this instead (edit... Just ordered it...) I've done a few steering wheel re-trims, so this will be easy to do. I've opted for Red Alecantra top bottom and black nappa on right / left. It's different, but ties in with the red leather interior.
Very cool site, great reviews and some good looking wheels when done:
steering wheel cover DIY
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Sorry guys this got a bit lost in the conversation, any products or process you recommend?
That's the onePan Scourer?
Brasso also works but likely not as good as Autosol (but better than nothing if it's all you have around).
I quite like Autoglym Metal Polish
Autoglym Australia & New Zealand blog | Cleaning your exhaust tip
Soft Top Clean & Protect Complete Kit
Everything you need to clean and protect fabric convertible soft top hoods.
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Get yourself something like this. And watch this:
Soldato
Seem to recall @mrk has a product he likes...
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Autoglym do a combo cleaner and protector pack with applicator pad, the cleaner should be used with a brush, I bought a softtop cleaner brush off CYC ages ago as it's designed for the canvas so that works perfectly. Should be more than ideal!
This is the beading you get afterwards:
This is the beading you get afterwards:
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Soldato
I just used it... more black came off onto my new cloth -.-
I think i need to use some of that cleaner you mentioned and then get some Leather dye. Then apply the protection ontop.
Might actually do this instead (edit... Just ordered it...) I've done a few steering wheel re-trims, so this will be easy to do. I've opted for Red Alecantra top bottom and black nappa on right / left. It's different, but ties in with the red leather interior.
Very cool site, great reviews and some good looking wheels when done:steering wheel cover DIY
Leather / Alcantara steering wheel cover. Audi Porsche Tesla Mercedes Benz Volkswagen Lexus BMW Mustang Ford Toyota Honda Acura Mazda Subaru Infiniti Mitsubishi Jaguar Volvo Cadillac Kia Nissan Chevrolet Hyundai Jeep Dodge Land Rover Mini Renault FIAT Alfa Romeo Seat Opel Vauxhall Buick Holden...diysteeringwheel.com
how to DIY steering wheel cover for BMW M-sport in nappa leather+Alcantara stitching/sewing
fit for BMW (M SPORT) F30 F31 F34 F10 F11 F07 F12 F13 X3 X4 X5 X6 F16 F20 F21 M135I M140I X1 X21 Series F20 (5 door Hatchback) 2014-2019 / F21 (3 door Hatchb...
Colourlock.
Get in touch with them with some photos and they’ll find you the right kit to restore it.
Failing that, royal steering wheels.
I've used Asda cheapo pan scourers (£1 for 4 of them) on the metal tips of my exhaust and my motorbike chain, seemed to do the job ok....but i haven't examined the exhaust tips afterwards closely, hope i haven't scratched them.Would be careful with either on a chrome plated exhaust.
Don’t ask how I know
Metal polishing soap is great and safer on anything chrome plated.
Soldato
Depends whether it’s steel or chrome plated.
Chrome plating will come off - it did on my S5 when trying to remove the carbon deposits.
I use Miror chrome cleaner on bike chrome parts, leather strop too.
Steering wheels wondering if the bmw steering wheels are coated in something V
Had posted I got a lot of black residue off of mine using leathermaster - like diagro said with AGM, so maybe a more sensitive chemical is needed V
not sure that those steering wheel covers wouldn't increase the diameter uncomfortably
Steering wheels wondering if the bmw steering wheels are coated in something V
Had posted I got a lot of black residue off of mine using leathermaster - like diagro said with AGM, so maybe a more sensitive chemical is needed V
Whats the general consensus on caring for coated leather steering wheels these days?
I used Leather Masters on my BMW to keep it staying matte long-term but my 2019 Lexus IS steering wheel doesn
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not sure that those steering wheel covers wouldn't increase the diameter uncomfortably
Just googled it, they are stainless steel so should be ok. there's quite a lot of carbon deposit on there (on the very end of the tips where they roll up) so i assume attacking that with a scourer and use a microfiber cloth for the rest.
I'm actually a fan of chunky steering wheels. However, supposedly the fabric is super thin, well according to their reviews. I'm excited to give it a try though, some of the examples look really good.