Steering Wheel Cleaning thread/sticky

azrael · 19-08-2013, 10:42 AM

Ok I give in, I'm sure there was a Steering Wheel Cleaning thread/sticky but can't find it.

I'm sure i've missed something obvious but maybe someone has it bookmarked. I though it was GlenDog wot did it and it mentioned products etc...

deanobeano · 19-08-2013, 12:58 PM

For me, warm water with dilute and mild detergent.

An clean old T shirt, and then dab (don't rub) the wheel.
Don't get the wheel to wet and dry as you go along.
You will be surprised how much muck comes out and how the colour improves!

**DazBlackCSL** · 19-08-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azrael

Ok I give in, I'm sure there was a Steering Wheel Cleaning thread/sticky but can't find it.

I'm sure i've missed something obvious but maybe someone has it bookmarked. I though it was GlenDog wot did it and it mentioned products etc...

Race Glaze Alcantara cleaner, spray on wipe with damp cloth and let dry ... Simple and effective

**DazBlackCSL** · 19-08-2013, 01:38 PM

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rac...&client=safari

0-60Motorsports · 19-08-2013, 02:28 PM

Warm water, Squeeze of some lemon juice and a micro fiber. Perfect every time. This is if you want to save money.

You can also you race glaze alcantara cleaner or BMW's own alcantara cleaner spray with a microfiber cloth.

azrael · 19-08-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Race Glaze Alcantara cleaner, spray on wipe with damp cloth and let dry ... Simple and effective

That was the shizzle, thanks Daz

philo · 19-08-2013, 06:39 PM

I use race glaze,very good

sailorbaz · 20-08-2013, 11:03 AM

Did someone not pull the wheel off, remove all the gubbins and drop it in a basin with a warm soapy solution and let it soak a while before rinsing it off a few times?

I use the Raceglaze stuff and yes, it was Rob that posted it. Watch the trim pieces though as it removes the grey from those too of rubbed too hard.

billyboysm3 · 20-08-2013, 11:15 AM

I use the bmw stuff, does wonders on the seats and floor also.

JBird · 21-08-2013, 01:11 PM

I think the raceglaze stuff is crap, and second that the BMW Alcantara Cleaner is a better option.

Its good on alcantara, and also on carpets as mentioned below. I coincidentaly just finisehd detailing the 125 (my daily), which has light beige carpets. They were filthy and and came up like new. It's a foaming cleaner, and does tend to go a bit everywhere, so its worthwhile covering other trim with an old towel. Was about 10€ a can at my local stealer, which I think is good value.

For the record, I reckon the raceglaze cleaner makes the alcantara too damp, and requires so much rubbing that it ends up making the alcantara go bobbly long term. Not to mention that it eats the trim paint.

19-08-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Steering Wheel Cleaning thread/sticky Ok I give in, I'm sure there was a Steering Wheel Cleaning thread/sticky but can't find it. I'm sure i've missed something obvious but maybe someone has it bookmarked. I though it was GlenDog wot did it and it mentioned products etc... __________________ Ashley Shaeffer BMW - Wooo

19-08-2013, 01:38 PM	#4
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rac...&client=safari __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

19-08-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
0-60Motorsports S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 481 Casino cash: $3271	Warm water, Squeeze of some lemon juice and a micro fiber. Perfect every time. This is if you want to save money. You can also you race glaze alcantara cleaner or BMW's own alcantara cleaner spray with a microfiber cloth. __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC Coilovers, Eibach Sways, RE RCA?s, VCSL Bumper, OE CSL Boot, VCSL CF Rear Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, SS Stepped Headers and catless, SS Res X Pipe, SS Race exhaust, OEM CSL Steering + interior, OEM CSL Intake, MSS54HP with HTE Tune, BBS CH's/LM?s FX-R Projectors + night breakers, STOPTECH ST60/40, RE Front strut brace, DINAN Rear Strut Brace,

19-08-2013, 12:58 PM	#2
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	For me, warm water with dilute and mild detergent. An clean old T shirt, and then dab (don't rub) the wheel. Don't get the wheel to wet and dry as you go along. You will be surprised how much muck comes out and how the colour improves!

19-08-2013, 06:39 PM	#7
philo S3 - On the open road Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 112 Casino cash: $2593	I use race glaze,very good

20-08-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,001 Casino cash: $25206	I use the bmw stuff, does wonders on the seats and floor also.

21-08-2013, 01:11 PM	#10
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	I think the raceglaze stuff is crap, and second that the BMW Alcantara Cleaner is a better option. Its good on alcantara, and also on carpets as mentioned below. I coincidentaly just finisehd detailing the 125 (my daily), which has light beige carpets. They were filthy and and came up like new. It's a foaming cleaner, and does tend to go a bit everywhere, so its worthwhile covering other trim with an old towel. Was about 10€ a can at my local stealer, which I think is good value. For the record, I reckon the raceglaze cleaner makes the alcantara too damp, and requires so much rubbing that it ends up making the alcantara go bobbly long term. Not to mention that it eats the trim paint.