Sticky Steering Wheel

[c3m]

Hey all,

I've started to notice that my steering wheel has become a bit sticky in some areas - looks like it's peeling off a tiny bit, maybe cause of the sun shining on it during the day (all those years). Is there anything I can do about it - give it a clean with a damp cloth or something else? Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Mr Ben]

Hi,

First of all, stop giving yourself a 'treat' in the car.

Seriously though, I thought mine was beginning to perish and started frantically looking on Ebay for replacements [hope I never have to as their damn expensive, E46 coupe] before armed with a couple of the missus's face wipe things I gave it a bloody good scrub.

What I initially thought was peeling leather turned out to be grime, through neglect/lack of cleaning.

Give it a scrub and I'm sure all will be well.

[c3m]

Mr Ben said:

Hi,
First of all, stop giving yourself a 'treat' in the car.

Thanks - it's a new purchase, so I've never given myself treats in the car (I never eat inside any of my cars) :P I also believe the old owner didn't drive + clean it much, so I'll give it a good scrub - thanks.

[tgr]

Baby wipes

[Riff Raff]

If it is leather, try some Autoglym leather care stuff. I'd be careful with wipes, as they may have some chemicals in them that won't do the cover any good.

[Fox-]

Mr Ben said:

Hi,

First of all, stop giving yourself a 'treat' in the car.

Seriously though, I thought mine was beginning to perish and started frantically looking on Ebay for replacements [hope I never have to as their damn expensive, E46 coupe] before armed with a couple of the missus's face wipe things I gave it a bloody good scrub.

What I initially thought was peeling leather turned out to be grime, through neglect/lack of cleaning.

Give it a scrub and I'm sure all will be well.

They are actually pretty cheap, you Can get a sport wheel for about 100 quid and you Can get an existing wheel refurbished for a similar amount.