[matt_435xi]

ok aside from wearing gloves, it is hard not to get some kind of build up on leather steering wheels or leather shift knobs. i try my best to keep them clean, but its not easy to remove buildup between the tiny perforations in the leather.

what do you recommend? i don't want to scrub to hard, especially with a brush or something, as i may damage the leather itself.

any tips would be greatly appreciated!

[JOYRIIDE1113]

A soft leather brush is strong enough to clean between the grains but still gentle. The oils released by your palms causes this build up. Once a month application of an AIO Leather product via leather brush, should be sufficient in maintaining the leather. Weekly wipe downs, with a damp cloth are a must IMO.

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

A soft leather brush is strong enough to clean between the grains but still gentle. The oils released by your palms causes this build up. Once a month application of an AIO Leather product via leather brush, should be sufficient in maintaining the leather. Weekly wipe downs, with a damp cloth are a must IMO.

like this one?


http://www.asalesave.info/joined4b/s...ney_63878.html

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

like this one?


http://www.asalesave.info/joined4b/s...ney_63878.html

I have that one and its pretty harsh IMO. I like this one.
http://autogeek.net/natural-horse-ha...ery-brush.html
Soft, and alll the hairs get in between the grain

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

I have that one and its pretty harsh IMO. I like this one.
http://autogeek.net/natural-horse-ha...ery-brush.html
Soft, and alll the hairs get in between the grain

that looks so soft it would never scratch out the oil buildup in the grains of my leather? tell me i am wrong (as i am basing this on a pic).

again, i appreciate your help!

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

that looks so soft it would never scratch out the oil buildup in the grains of my leather? tell me i am wrong (as i am basing this on a pic).

again, i appreciate your help!

I used it on this leather seat.

[matt_435xi]

looks good, but that seat looks soft like the brush. i need to brush out some hand cheese (oils) embedded in my steering wheel and shifter.

[Malek@MRF]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

like this one?


http://www.asalesave.info/joined4b/s...ney_63878.html

That one is too harsh.. Use the one Joyride just mentioned.

Often times rubbing down leather too hard may seem like its yeilding good results, but you are also damaging it and abrading it. Gentle is key. Also, don't be afraid of using a damp MF or super soft terry on your leather, it will not damage it. The little bit of water will not harm your leather.

I personally prefer to use a super soft white terry on the leather of my car's. MF is a must for everything else.

[matt_435xi]

do you guys reco using this in combo with the horsehair brush?


http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-power-clean-apc.html

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

do you guys reco using this in combo with the horsehair brush?


http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-power-clean-apc.html

If dilluted correctly, it should work. I've heard good things about that product.

[matt_435xi]

here is a pic of what i am talking about, jeez up close it looks NASTY!!

[purplewidow]

damn you should wear gloves with cheese like that!!!!

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by purplewidow

damn you should wear gloves with cheese like that!!!!

well i often eat SmartFood popcorn in my car, i think that is what is in the steering wheel.

come on, help a fellow e90post'r out.

[JOYRIIDE1113]

nothing has escaped Meguiar APC interior wise. I'm sure there are other alternatives other mebers can recommend. The idea is to soften and emulsify the dirt and grime and gently seperate it from the granw ith a brush.I still think the horse hair brush is gentle enoigh but still efective in aggitating the dirt inbetween the grime. Go to a drug store and buy a baby brush. They're smaller than the horse hair upholstery brush I recommended but still gentle.

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

nothing has escaped Meguiar APC interior wise. I'm sure there are other alternatives other mebers can recommend. The idea is to soften and emulsify the dirt and grime and gently seperate it from the granw ith a brush.I still think the horse hair brush is gentle enoigh but still efective in aggitating the dirt inbetween the grime. Go to a drug store and buy a baby brush. They're smaller than the horse hair upholstery brush I recommended but still gentle.

thanks for the advice, i just purchased Meguiars APC and the hard brush i originally listed. i will brush the wheel sofly and hopefully the diluted M APC will break down the hand cheese in the wheel.

i will follow up with pics after i receive this products in the mail!

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

thanks for the advice, i just purchased Meguiars APC and the hard brush i originally listed. i will brush the wheel sofly and hopefully the diluted M APC will break down the hand cheese in the wheel.

i will follow up with pics after i receive this products in the mail!

Which Megs APC? APC+ or APC (green gallon)? I like APC since it foams nice and clings to dirt better.

[BMW!]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

here is a pic of what i am talking about, jeez up close it looks NASTY!!

I get that too... it's from your sweat.. I just use wet soaped napkin to clean it.. it takes two second... and it works.

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by BMW!

I get that too... it's from your sweat.. I just use wet soaped napkin to clean it.. it takes two second... and it works.

ugh! now you tell me!

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Which Megs APC? APC+ or APC (green gallon)? I like APC since it foams nice and clings to dirt better.

it was the orange gallon. i didn't know.

[BMW!]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

ugh! now you tell me!

seriously it would also save u some money.

[TRICKE90]

I just use Zaino Z9 with a damp mf and it stays clean.