How to get rid of shine on stock steering wheel. Is it real leather?

[tracerit]

The shine on my steering wheel has been bothering me now that I switched back to it from a TRD wheel. I've always used meguiars quick detail and a microfiber cloth but it doesn't seem to do much in getting rid of shine. At least it's not making it shinier.

I've been looking at leather cleaner and conditioners but then I'm not quite sure if the stock steering wheel is real leather or some synthetic material.

[brianhj]

Lol it's vinyl or something. It has a thin matte finish when new but rubs off pretty fast. You could take it somewhere to get it wrapped in real leather or buy the TRD wheel or DAMD wheel. I have the DAMD wheel, it's awesome.

[brianhj]

The shine is what drove me to buy a new steering wheel btw. It looks cheap as fuck

[brianhj]

Oh I see you had TRD wheel. Why'd you switch back?

[tracerit]

Is your DAMD wheel the all leather version? I'm thinking about that one or the Cusco one. But tbh, I'm not really digging either since both look "too busy". I like the simple look of the TRD, the thickness and smaller diameter but I couldn't get over it missing the thumb rests. Didn't think I'd like the thumb rests that much until I started slipping when turning with one hand (I usually eat while driving home from work).

[ARTBRZ]

Originally Posted by tracerit

The shine on my steering wheel has been bothering me now that I switched back to it from a TRD wheel. I've always used meguiars quick detail and a microfiber cloth but it doesn't seem to do much in getting rid of shine. At least it's not making it shinier.

I've been looking at leather cleaner and conditioners but then I'm not quite sure if the stock steering wheel is real leather or some synthetic material.

I didn't see anyone answer the question. I use the Lexol leather cleaner. It won't matter if it's pleather or leather. Don't over spray on the alcantara. Spray on the microfiber towel.

[tracerit]

Originally Posted by ARTBRZ

I didn't see anyone answer the question. I use the Lexol leather cleaner. It won't matter if it's pleather or leather. Don't over spray on the alcantara. Spray on the microfiber towel.

does it have any mattifying effect on the wheel? that's really what i'm aiming for.

is this the kit you're referring to? [ame]http://smile.amazon.com/Lexol-907-Leather-Care-Kit/dp/B005H7DRQA/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER[/ame]

[ARTBRZ]

Originally Posted by tracerit

does it have any mattifying effect on the wheel? that's really what i'm aiming for.

is this the kit you're referring to? http://smile.amazon.com/Lexol-907-Le...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Gives a matte finish. Sometimes I use a soft paint brush to make it lather (gets more of the oil off for some reason). That's the one but I just went to Walmart to buy it. Oh...I think u know this but don't use the conditioner on the steering wheel.

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by tracerit

Is your DAMD wheel the all leather version? I'm thinking about that one or the Cusco one. But tbh, I'm not really digging either since both look "too busy". I like the simple look of the TRD, the thickness and smaller diameter but I couldn't get over it missing the thumb rests. Didn't think I'd like the thumb rests that much until I started slipping when turning with one hand (I usually eat while driving home from work).

Yah I got the all leather version. Very high quality and it's real leather. Although the air bag is vinyl so it kind of doesn't match

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by ARTBRZ

I didn't see anyone answer the question. I use the Lexol leather cleaner. It won't matter if it's pleather or leather. Don't over spray on the alcantara. Spray on the microfiber towel.

Technically he didn't ask a question. And the only thing he implied he wanted an answer to was what material the steering wheel is.

[ARTBRZ]

Originally Posted by brianhj

Technically he didn't ask a question. And the only thing he implied he wanted an answer to was what material the steering wheel is.

You are correct I inferred it from the title and his comment.

[BoxRZ_86]

I use the mr clean magic eraser. you wet a little and gentle rub and it take all the grease and skin that is making it shinny off. but it usually short lived.

[tracerit]

Originally Posted by ARTBRZ

Gives a matte finish. Sometimes I use a soft paint brush to make it lather (gets more of the oil off for some reason). That's the one but I just went to Walmart to buy it. Oh...I think u know this but don't use the conditioner on the steering wheel.

I actually don't know why, is it because it'll make the wheel too slippery?

Originally Posted by brianhj

Yah I got the all leather version. Very high quality and it's real leather. Although the air bag is vinyl so it kind of doesn't match

Do you have a picture? What are you using to maintenance your wheel?

[tracerit]

Originally Posted by BoxRZ_86

I use the mr clean magic eraser. you wet a little and gentle rub and it take all the grease and skin that is making it shinny off. but it usually short lived.

I've read a lot of reports that this is a sure fire way to clean the wheel and get a matte look but then the downside is that it's quite abrasive and after seeing some stock steering wheels with peeling issues, I'm gonna not even give it a try.