black gunk on steering wheel and shifter
 

how do i keep it from building up and how do i get rid of it? my wipes dont really seem effective.

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It's dirt and sweat from your hands. You need to get actual leather cleaner and a brush and spend some time working it loose and cleaning it off. For the future, make sure your hands are clean. I keep a pair of gloves in my car in case my hands are dirty or if I'm going on long drives. Two years later, my steering wheel looks new.

In a pinch, some diluted isopropyl works to get the stubborn grime off. But immediately get some conditioner/rejuvenator on it afterwards as the alcohol strips the leather from all of its oils and leaves it dry, which will cause it to crack.

-Josh

Take your work gloves off before driving your car.

How about some warm soapy water ...... or this should be available down in Texas...... :thumbsup:


humfrz

well thanks guys for all the replies. this black stuff haunted my last car too. i think i will just keep some hand sanitizer in my car to keep my hands clean, and buy some driving gloves.

Sounds like you could use a bottle of this in your glove box ...... ;)


humfrz

Wash your hand more. Or keep some wet tissues nearby & just wipe ur hand with it.


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I see where this thread is going...

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At least it's staying clean. It could have deteriorated to the gutter level from the first posting.

OK, folks .......the problem has been solved ...... let's move on before this thread gets sticky ......:eyebulge:


humfrz

It's in your hands!

If you've got super acidy hands, which I do, just get an aftermarket knob and save yourself the trouble. My wheel hasn't started peeling yet, but I'm sure it will someday soon.