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Title: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: Dipesh2031 on 04 May 2014, 15:18

Hi guys,

I'm sure many of you hate a shiny steering wheel, gives the look of age and mileage on the car.

Been looking for an inexpensive way to clean steering's for a while, came across this magic eraser, these are for bathrooms etc, I couldn't wait so I got a flash magic eraser from tesco, I had to wash the detergents out first as they do contain bleach so after 10-15 mins washing I got to work, this car has 69k on the clock and was pretty dirty I think not the worst I've seen though.

These are some before and after pics! enjoy

(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s491/dipesh930/1DF28549-4DB9-4851-B28F-E47B3C4535A1_zpsftksabfi.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/dipesh930/media/1DF28549-4DB9-4851-B28F-E47B3C4535A1_zpsftksabfi.jpg.html)
as you can see not pleasant.

A few light passes while wet (they work only with water) it came out looking like this
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s491/dipesh930/7F49FA8B-2EF2-42DB-84F1-0E21AFA2DCD3_zps7njqgi1g.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/dipesh930/media/7F49FA8B-2EF2-42DB-84F1-0E21AFA2DCD3_zps7njqgi1g.jpg.html)

Then after a few times going over I got to this!
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s491/dipesh930/F7804C3A-9BEE-476E-9767-117D249209E6_zps9zjpobye.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/dipesh930/media/F7804C3A-9BEE-476E-9767-117D249209E6_zps9zjpobye.jpg.html)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s491/dipesh930/9951711D-6AA5-4738-961E-30CA74C1F90E_zpsx4dgvqsg.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/dipesh930/media/9951711D-6AA5-4738-961E-30CA74C1F90E_zpsx4dgvqsg.jpg.html)
Much better!

Be careful with these guys, I've read that they can remove the dye on leather if used harshly, they are not designed for leather, do so at your own risk as retrims are expensive!

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: baka on 04 May 2014, 15:40

Cool! I'll give it a go. You can see your face in mine its so shiny.

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: Dipesh2031 on 04 May 2014, 15:52

I would order some of the cheapo ones off ebay as they seem less harsh than the purpose built kitchen and bathroom flash ones!

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: baka on 04 May 2014, 23:25

Nice cheers! I was looking on Amazon but will give the ones on eBay a go. 

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 30 May 2014, 02:19

Could've just used some apc and a cloth like you may or may not use on the rest of your interior.

 I find one of the hardest things to remove from interiors is "make up" Most of the time its waterproof sh1t and its all over the car - drivers door handles, heater controls, hand brake, radio etc... But still, apc and a good scrub gets rid.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 30 May 2014, 02:21

Oh and i forgot the point.. The steering wheel is the most covered in sh1t but apc and a clean cloth will solve the problem.

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: Dipesh2031 on 04 June 2014, 02:39

what sort of APC cleaner do you use?

isn't using chemicals on the steering leather not ideal because of leather dye etc?

Title: Re: Steering wheel shiny?
Post by: Mr Blue on 04 June 2014, 19:46

Quote from: OakeyDoak16v on 30 May 2014, 02:21

Oh and i forgot the point.. The steering wheel is the most covered in sh1t but apc and a clean cloth will solve the problem.

+1

Quote from: Dipesh2031 on 04 June 2014, 02:39

what sort of APC cleaner do you use?

isn't using chemicals on the steering leather not ideal because of leather dye etc?

Autosmart G101 and no other.