Cleaning Steering Wheels

[ranllett]

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]

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

 

[timo22]

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

 

[ranllett]

Thanks for the good ideas. Tan seems to show the dirt more than the darker colors.

 

[maliburacinfreak]

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

 

[liquidh8]

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.

 

[joesregalproject]

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-]

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]

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

 

[Champ2014]

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