In time, I've found that a leather steering wheel progresses from a brand new matte finish to a somewhat shiny finish from use; is there a leather product available that will help minimize this occurance and preserve the matte finish on the steering wheel?

 

The reason the leather is turning shiny is due to the oils in your hands. Over time, they build up in the hide. Clean the steering wheel with Autoglym Interior Shampoo/Cleaner then condition with a leather product like einszett Leather Care. Make sure to get the CCS applicator to apply the conditioner.

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...ttle%2C/Detail

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...-924805/Detail

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...licator/Detail

 

Leather steering wheel
On most leather conditioners the containers label warns against its use on steering wheels as it will make them slippery and unsafe. Oil / cream cannot permeate the leather and therefore remain on the surface; the same thing will apply to seating surfaces
1.Clean the wheel’s leather surface with a leather cleaner (Leather Master Strong Effect Cleaner) (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated) or a degreaser (P21S Total Auto Wash) diluted 5:1 with warm distilled water in a spray bottle; dependent upon type and extent of soil or stain
2.Using a Medium / hard horse hair brush, or a soft sponge, spray and work the cleaner into foam, lightly scrub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture, especially around stitching (you may need to repeat this process)
3.Then use vacuum extractor or compressed air nozzle to dry
4.Once wheel is thoroughly dry apply a leather protection (Leather Master’s Leather Protection) (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated)
Leather Master Leather Degreaser (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated) (check for colour fastness) this aerosol product is ideal for cleaning oily stains; it dissolves and removes oil and grease from leather surface. This cleaner can be applied for cleaning all types of leather.

 

Leatherique has steering wheel kits as well. I love their stuff.

 

Moe, thanks for the advice and links to products that you've found to work; definitely will look into placing an order and purchasing some interior detailing products to keep my car's interiors looking new; this is just the advice I was looking for.

 

Thanks for the advice; this is the kind of feedback that I was looking for; I have to decide on the above products or the products Moe suggested above. I definitely will apply the cleaners with a hard horse hair brush and try drying with compressed air.

 

Thanks Aticus...glad I could help. Look forward to hearing from you Sir.

 

Moe knows best! i have read many of his tech posts and they have helped me tremendously. great products too!

 

Glad to hear someone reads what I write

 

I've used the exact products Moe has mentioned on one of our cars since new and 20k miles later all the leather still has that smooth, matte finish. Still smells new too!

 

what about staining the stitching...i have a black interior with red contrast stitching everywhere...i have been reluctant to do anything for fear of staining the stitching

 

+1 on this. I have black leather with yellow stitching, and what happens is that when you try to take the dust/dirt off of the leather with Autoglym, it gets onto the stitching. Also, could it be that some of the leather dye gets absorbed into the stitching?? Help! please.

 

i just used klasse leather conditioner on my interior...did a great job, and no ill effect on the red stitching

 

Because it's a topic about steering wheel, I thought that this is the right section to post. A customer ordered this kit and he dyed 1 steering wheel. He was very pleased by the results, and also informed me that with 1 steering wheel kit can be dyed up to 5 steering wheels. The pictures below were sent by him to me. Sorry for the quality:

Before:



After preparation:



The result:



Thank you!