Cleaning Steering Wheels

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ranllett

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Does anybody have a tried a true method of cleaning colored steering wheels? I have a nice tan four spoke Camaro wheel that appears to have never be cleaned since new. Any ideas are appreciated.
 

Catmandoo

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Try spraying brake clean on a rag and test it in an inconspicuous area first
 

timo22

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I always use goop or another type of hand cleaner. Really knocks the grease and dirt off. Then just soap and water. Does a great job and doesn't hurt the wheel...timo
 

maliburacinfreak

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scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner. dont use brake clean, some of it is very strong and will atleast discolor it, maybe eat into it.
 

liquidh8

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Scrubbing bubbles is a good one, have to be careful of the bleach though.

I usually take the wheel off, then use GOJO and a tooth brush in the sink. That usually does it. Tedious, time consuming, but works. And I have tan wheels.

Brakleen can be hit or miss, flammable, non-flammable (I use this), they have different chemical makeups.
 
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I've always had great success with Scrubbing Bubbles on Vinyl and Plastic. Makes it look new. I wouldn't recommend using it on leather though. For leather steering wheels I normally use saddle soap, and then shoe polish.
 

-83MONTESS-

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I used a degreaser from Zep in the purple bottles to clean it. Then I used boot polish to polish it up nice. Worked for me.
 

spudd

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I use simple green. Soak it down and let it sit for a bit and wipe it off
 

Champ2014

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Pizza Hut degreaser and and SOS pads...followed immediately by some Armour All
 
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