How to get rid of shine on stock steering wheel. Is it real leather? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ARTBRZ · 05-01-2015, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracerit

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

It will make it slippery with the conditioner but not the cleaner.

brandonblt2 · 05-01-2015, 01:48 PM

Quote:

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.

pretty sure its real leather at least according to subaru it is

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 01:49 PM

You got a source for that? Because it sure feels like vinyl to me

ARTBRZ · 05-01-2015, 05:51 PM

Subaru BRZ pamphlet

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 05:58 PM

Wow... It sure feels like plastic to me

brandonblt2 · 05-01-2015, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianhj

You got a source for that? Because it sure feels like vinyl to me

Subaru and Scion on their websites both say they're leather wrapped steering wheels

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 06:36 PM

Holy shit. I just used some of this on my original steering wheel:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UVTF1K/ref=pe_385040_128020140_TE_3p_dp_1"]Amazon.com: Pinnacle 16oz Leather Cleaner/Conditioner: Automotive[/ame]

And it took most of the shine off. I think it actually is leather lol. Well I was wrong

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 07:20 PM

Used it on my shift knob too...sheen is gone. Wow thanks everyone

chas3wba0 · 05-01-2015, 07:48 PM

Guys, genuine leather gets shiny over time as well (source: my mom's BMW). It's just what happens when you touch it everyday with your greasy, grimy hands.

If you want to keep it looking new, just wear gloves when you drive. I wear gloves for a different reason (sweaty hands), but my steering wheel and shift knob are still looking pretty matte after a year.

You can also use some fine abrasive to get rid of the shiny buildup, but know that you're also wearing away the top layer of the material when you do that.

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 08:02 PM

Right, it's just weird that the stock wheel feels so plastic-y while my damd wheel feels like you'd expect leather to feel

chas3wba0 · 05-01-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianhj

Right, it's just weird that the stock wheel feels so plastic-y while my damd wheel feels like you'd expect leather to feel

Leather comes in varying degrees of quality and grade too, y'know...

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 08:08 PM

Ah, so we got the shit-tier leather. Gotcha

Black Tire · 05-01-2015, 11:03 PM

Interesting thread! Real leather? Really? I guess I will have to try some leather cleaner and conditioner on it and see what happens. My steering wheel is super shiny and could use some help.

Here's another thought: Has anyone tried to Plasti-dip their steering wheel yet? That would get rid of the shine for sure.

brianhj · 05-01-2015, 11:05 PM

Eh, my leather cleaner/conditioner ended up not helping much. It's still shiny. Sucks. I'm gonna stick with my damd steering wheel.

I considered trying some vinyl SEM spray paint or plastidip. Maybe I'll buy a used OEM steering wheel to test it on

05-01-2015, 05:51 PM	#18
ARTBRZ Aloha! Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 350 Thanks: 121 Thanked 180 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru BRZ pamphlet Attached Images

05-01-2015, 07:48 PM	#23
chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Guys, genuine leather gets shiny over time as well (source: my mom's BMW). It's just what happens when you touch it everyday with your greasy, grimy hands. If you want to keep it looking new, just wear gloves when you drive. I wear gloves for a different reason (sweaty hands), but my steering wheel and shift knob are still looking pretty matte after a year. You can also use some fine abrasive to get rid of the shiny buildup, but know that you're also wearing away the top layer of the material when you do that. __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
REAL (F4) OCTAGON STEERING WHEEL - Leather	harkbrz	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	12	01-21-2017 02:59 PM
Steering wheel leather	V_86	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	23	04-04-2015 08:18 PM
FS: JPM Coachworks Nappa Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	ecko04	Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)	2	02-19-2015 04:55 PM
Steering Wheel Leather coming off	orlandorealtor	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	34	01-21-2015 03:57 PM
Real steering wheel	ANREX	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	18	03-04-2013 11:02 PM

05-01-2015, 01:49 PM	#17
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You got a source for that? Because it sure feels like vinyl to me

05-01-2015, 05:58 PM	#19
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow... It sure feels like plastic to me

05-01-2015, 06:36 PM	#21
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Holy shit. I just used some of this on my original steering wheel: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UVTF1K/ref=pe_385040_128020140_TE_3p_dp_1"]Amazon.com: Pinnacle 16oz Leather Cleaner/Conditioner: Automotive[/ame] And it took most of the shine off. I think it actually is leather lol. Well I was wrong

05-01-2015, 07:20 PM	#22
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Used it on my shift knob too...sheen is gone. Wow thanks everyone

05-01-2015, 08:02 PM	#24
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Right, it's just weird that the stock wheel feels so plastic-y while my damd wheel feels like you'd expect leather to feel

05-01-2015, 08:08 PM	#26
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah, so we got the shit-tier leather. Gotcha

05-01-2015, 11:05 PM	#28
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eh, my leather cleaner/conditioner ended up not helping much. It's still shiny. Sucks. I'm gonna stick with my damd steering wheel. I considered trying some vinyl SEM spray paint or plastidip. Maybe I'll buy a used OEM steering wheel to test it on

User Name		Remember Me?
Password