Sticky Steering Wheel Woes.

[black535]

I am sure others must have had this problem, The steering wheel surface (leather grip) is real gummy or sticky. Anyone have any tips for cleaning this up. I always thought that was just a plastic steering wheel thing and the plastisizers leaching out. Any tips would be appreciated and thanks in advance. R.

[Blauanzug]

well I was eating greasy bacon in the car and I had the sticky problem previously and that solved the problem. Loads of bacon lard. Or you could try some vinegar.

[PCP JR]

The steering wheel surface (leather grip) is real gummy or sticky.

Not only will you go blind, says our pastor, but for carjacking, you could go to jail too...

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[Hranj]

Just keep moisture away from it. Whenever I leave my windows cracked at all the dew gets on the wheel and does that to it.

[ross1]

Clean it good with something like Lexol and let it dry. The conditioner I use is Effax, it is quite oily and takes a while to be absorbed so best to do when you wont need the car for a day.
If the smooth finish of the leather is abraded you'll never stop it from being a sponge without refinishing. I've used shoe recoloring dye and spray finishes with good results on other cars.

[black535]

I have tryed using a leather cleaner but that didnt help, I will try vinegar next. Maybe saddle soap?

[Binjammin]

Last time I cleaned a wheel I used soapy water and a toothbrush, then a Mr Clean Magic Eraser.

[black535]

and did it work? you had stickywheel too?

[Binjammin]

I have an e36 m3 wheel with the thumb bumps and tri-color stitching. The wheel was dirty and sticky, and the stitching was hardly tri-color anymore. It looks pretty damn sweet now. The only downside to it is that some of the leather has gone suede, but that's not from what I did in the cleaning. It will shine up in time from use, it's not mounted on the car currently.

[black535]

Thanks Bin I'll give that a try.