Rob_94
Member Since: 18 Jul 2018
Location: Suffolk
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| Autoglym Leather Care Balm fixes sticky steering wheel.. |
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Hi, not exactly an earth shattering revelation, but I cleaned my worn sticky horrible steering wheel this evening then applied loads of Autoglym leather care balm, and it now looks way better, and is smooth/soft and not sticky in the slightest! Amazing how much difference it makes.
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 8th Aug 2018 9:10 pm |
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Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
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Yep, that’s what I always use on my steering wheel. Good stuff!
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| 9th Aug 2018 5:43 am |
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charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 511
 
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Did mine too, looks like leather angain and feels great to touch Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂
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| 9th Aug 2018 7:23 am |
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Mikeyb
Member Since: 08 Nov 2016
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 516
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what did you use to clean? Not such a Disco Newbie now!
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| 9th Aug 2018 12:46 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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same here use two microfibre cloths one to apply it one to wipe off excess when dried
works the charm but still thinking of carbon or wood wrapped wheel
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| 9th Aug 2018 12:52 pm |
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Rob_94
Member Since: 18 Jul 2018
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 38
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Mikeyb wrote:what did you use to clean?
I used autoglym leather cleaner to clean it, but I’m sure any non-branded leather cleaner or gentle soap would work just as well mate
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| 9th Aug 2018 12:56 pm |
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James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
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I use a magic eraser on mine every few months (99p for two from Home Bargains), strips off all the 'whatever' that makes it shiny, comes up as a soft, matt leather finish again. I then use a bit of Collinite No.855 to protect it. D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it 
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
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| 9th Aug 2018 1:00 pm |
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vanpeebles
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: North East
Posts: 150
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I used packs of baby wipes from the pound shop to shift all the shiny black stuff. Loads of black came off too  It's more like a matt finish now. Looks way better 
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| 16th Aug 2018 11:53 am |
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bellx4
Member Since: 27 Aug 2008
Location: GB
Posts: 26
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Once had an accident body shop return my car having done gloss treatment to a matt finish dashboard.
After getting over my frustration, I removed the gloss covering with leather cleaner; worked a treat
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| 20th Aug 2018 8:36 pm |
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ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1049
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Just used a magic sponge with some leather cleaner, loads of black came off and the grain is starting to reappear in the leather. Might have another go and try an get more grain back. It is not shiny any longer.
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| 20th Aug 2018 9:05 pm |
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Keyframe
Member Since: 01 May 2017
Location: Epsom
Posts: 26
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Most parents keep a pack of wet wipes in the car, they're great for wiping down the steering wheel. I do mine at least once a month. I can't believe the grime that comes off...
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| 21st Oct 2019 2:27 pm |
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makemeanoffer22
Member Since: 05 Jul 2021
Location: Dorchester
Posts: 5
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I rather like to scrape the crud off with my nails when stuck in traffic, its disgusting.
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| 1st Feb 2023 8:10 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13604
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I just wash my hands if they're mucky. That way there isn't anything to transfer to the wheel. Seems like a really simple solution to me...  Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
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| 1st Feb 2023 10:36 pm |
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DigitalPilot
Member Since: 30 May 2024
Location: Loch Lomond
Posts: 10
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Top tip, thanks.
One can only imagine the bacteria having a right old time on all steering wheels. A bit like a phone screen, I suppose.
There’s a car detailer guy on YouTube who gives a very good overview of cleaning steering wheels. Riveting stuff  2016 Discovery 4 Landmark SDV6
2012 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6 (Gone)
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| 1st Jun 2024 10:16 am |
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DigitalPilot
Member Since: 30 May 2024
Location: Loch Lomond
Posts: 10
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Here’s the steering wheel video for anyone that’s interested:
[url] ?feature=shared[/url] 2016 Discovery 4 Landmark SDV6
2012 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6 (Gone)
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| 1st Jun 2024 10:19 am |
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