Every driver sooner or later has to deal with such a problem as the wear of the steering wheel surface and the loss of the original appearance of the material, especially if this material is leather. A reasonable solution in this case may be the restoration of the steering wheel in a specialized workshop. But what if you do not want to overpay for such services and would like to know how to clean and paint a leather steering wheel with your own hands in order to carry out restoration work in your own garage? This approach to resolving the issue is perhaps more rational, and its implementation is available to every motorist. You just need to have free time, read this article and prepare everything you need for work.
No matter how clean your steering wheel covers are, they will still need to be cleaned over time. Prolonging the life of the leather surface, as well as delaying the need for its restoration and painting, can be done with proper care and timely removal of contaminants. And yet, sooner or later, the number of scuffs and scratches will increase so much that drastic restoration measures will become the only right decision. About what care should be and how to restore the previous appearance of the steering wheel with your own hands, we will describe in more detail below.
Proper care of leather steering wheel
Have you noticed at some point that the steering wheel of your car has lost its appearance, which is why the driving process has become not so pleasant? In this case, appropriate measures must be taken. For example, you can return the surface of the steering wheel to its former state and maintain it in this form through proper and timely care.
If the leather covering is very well preserved, but its appearance has suffered somewhat, then in the process of its restoration, you can limit yourself to using special cleaning compounds. Recognizing when buying in a car cosmetics store is quite simple: the package usually says “skin cleaner” (or something similar) and instructions on how to clean the leather steering wheel from dirt with it. And you may also need a toothbrush and a clean, soft cloth.
Most leather steering wheel cleaners have similar properties, so the following checklist can be used as a one-stop guide:
- First, spray the product onto the surface to be treated.
- Wait a few minutes - during this time the liquid will dissolve the dirt.
- Now you should wipe the surface with a cloth and spray the product again.
- Next, with a toothbrush, you need to clean all hard-to-reach places from dirt.
- Finally, dry the steering wheel with a clean cloth.
After cleaning, it is desirable to treat the coating with a special impregnation and conditioner. The first remedy prevents the destruction of the skin under the influence of sweat, dirt and other aggressive factors, and the second ensures the elasticity of the material for a long time. Although you can purchase a cleaning compound that contains the necessary protective components.
For those car owners who are not ready to once again spend money on buying cleaning products in the store, preparing the composition with their own hands will be a good alternative. For this, warm water and car wash shampoo dissolved in it are suitable as ingredients. Just be sure not to add too much shampoo, so that after treatment the surface of the steering wheel does not become sticky. Such a solution should be used in the same way as how to care for a leather steering wheel using store products.
During normal maintenance, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. It is only necessary to prevent liquid from getting on the spokes, steering wheel buttons and dashboard. For protection, use a plastic film, securing it with adhesive tape.
Restoration of a leather steering wheel by painting
Properly caring for, you will significantly extend its service life. But even in this case, scuffs and minor scratches appear on the surface over time, which do not have the best effect on the appearance of the steering wheel and, as a result, the aesthetics of the car interior as a whole. Therefore, drivers quite reasonably ask themselves the question: how to restore a leather steering wheel with their own hands, if the usual preventive measures are not enough? This will be discussed further.
Painting a leather steering wheel can also be done at home - there is nothing super complicated here. You just need to select the appropriate materials and follow the recommendations. By the way, if you do not want to dismantle your steering wheel during the restoration, all procedures can be carried out right on the spot. Just take care to protect the instrument panel from paint ingress. And yet it is much more convenient to work with the steering wheel removed, plus the result will be better.
Preparing for painting
Before, you need to prepare the surface. To do this, you will have to buy a kit in a specialized store designed to restore leather products. If there is no such set, you can purchase each component separately, and what to do with it and how to clean the leather steering wheel of a car, we will tell further.
So, in the process of preparatory work, you will need:
- polish-restorer;
- leather cleaner (white spirit or gasoline "Kalosha");
- several types of sandpaper with different grits: 400, 600, 1000 and 1200 units;
- putty for the skin ("liquid" skin);
Surface restoration begins with sanding to remove dirt, grease and old paint residues. In addition, in this way you will improve the adhesion of the fresh coloring composition. First, use P400 or P600 sandpaper to remove the top layer of paint. After that, the skin must be sanded using fine-grained sandpaper (P1000 or P1200).
The next step is puttying. To do this, many specialists and car enthusiasts prefer to use "liquid" skin, although you can hide dents and scratches with a special putty, buying it anywhere where auto cosmetics are sold. Very small flaws are hidden with the help of a restorer polish. After the treatment of the damaged areas is completed, wait 20 minutes and sand the surface where the restorative composition was applied.
Then you need to degrease the surface with white spirit (or other cleaning agent), but keep in mind that after sanding, the skin begins to intensively absorb any cleaning compound. Therefore, wipe the steering wheel with a clean cloth. The final stage of preparation is the protection of the spokes of the steering wheel and the buttons located on it from the ingress of paint particles, using the same plastic film and adhesive tape. Now you can proceed directly to the painting work.
Painting leather steering wheel
Before you paint a leather steering wheel with your own hands, you should decide on the type of paint used. What composition is best? According to experts, it is advisable to use a water-based paint designed for leather - it is suitable for all leather surfaces. For painting one steering wheel, as a rule, no more than 20–30 grams of prepared paint is consumed. As for the shade, it can be selected by mixing different colors.
You can apply paint to the leather covering with a foam swab. But if you have an airbrush, then its use is more preferable, since in this case the paint will lay down in an even layer and be more economical. It is better to put 2-3 layers of paint, and you should not wait until the previous layer dries - apply the next one immediately. This method of painting is called "wet" and allows you to control the process of absorption of paint into the skin. Upon completion of the painting work, it will be useful to apply a layer of varnish, which will ensure the safety of the surface of the leather steering wheel for much longer.
The approximate time that will have to be spent on the restoration of the steering wheel of your car is about 5-6 hours. Despite the fact that the work is simple, do not rush, and be careful when performing each step. And it is also better not to save on high-quality paint and a good restoration kit.
September 4, 2018For a comfortable and safe ride in a car, it is important for the driver to have a comfortable seat, a spacious interior and a reliable steering wheel. Leather interior gives prestige and respectability to the vehicle, and emphasizes the high status of the owner. A special role is played by the leather-covered steering wheel. It is convenient and pleasant to feel the natural material in your hands while driving. This provides additional enjoyment and security. But no matter how thrifty the owner is, no matter how carefully he treats his own transport, over time, the steering wheel braid loses its original appearance.
Ways to eliminate defects on the steering wheel
The wear of the coating, the loss of the original type of braid requires the elimination of the shortcomings that have appeared. These include: the appearance of spots, small cracks, scuffs, scratches. If large holes or torn pieces are visible on the surface, the restoration of the skin on the steering wheel becomes problematic. In this case, it is better to use the services of a specialized studio to make a new constriction. In case of minor defects, the steering wheel cover can be restored in the following ways:
- Use the services of an auto repair shop. This option will require considerable financial costs. You will need to pay for the material and services provided.
- Put a cover on the old coating, which will create certain inconveniences for the driver. A thicker steering wheel will increase the amount of coverage, making it more difficult to control the car.
- The most reliable and budgetary way to eliminate shortcomings is to restore the leather steering wheel with your own hands, which will require several hours of work and small financial investments for the purchase of materials.
Even a beginner who does not have the appropriate skills can cope with this task. A simple procedure can be performed in your garage, carefully preparing for it.
Materials for restoration work
To restore attractiveness, protect the coating from the negative effects of the external environment, extend the functionality, you need to purchase everything you need. A wide range of car dealerships does not limit customers in the choice of products used to care for leather products. Sold in kits with instructions. You can select each component separately:
- Putty or “Liquid Skin”, which fills in small errors, making them invisible.
- The polish restoring a surface.
- Cleaning agent.
- Degreaser.
- Fine and coarse sandpaper.
- Special adhesive tape for painting works.
- Water based coloring agent.
- Airbrush, brush or airbrush.
- Foam tampon.
Having collected all the necessary funds, you can begin the first stage of work, which consists in preparing for the main process.
Work area preparation
To carry out restoration work, it is not necessary to dismantle the steering wheel. This process is time-consuming, it is fraught with the risk of damage to the steering mechanisms if the driver is incompetent. You can get by with protecting the interior by gluing the front panel with a plastic film fixed with tape. This will protect the surrounding parts from contamination with paint.
In order to qualitatively restore the leather on the steering wheel without endangering paint on other surfaces, you need to remove the steering wheel without harming the mechanisms. To do this, you need to dismantle, being careful and adhering to the following sequence:
- Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This will prevent shorting.
- Align the wheels and put the steering wheel in the "straight" position.
- Unscrew the bolts and remove the plugs.
- Loosen the steering wheel pad bolts and lift it up.
- Disconnect the connectors where the airbag wires are attached with a screwdriver, without touching the airbag capsule.
- Mark the location of the rudder by marking it and the main shaft.
- Loosen the nut and remove the steering wheel.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the facing plastic and lining from the steering wheel.
- Close non-removable parts carefully with adhesive tape.
Leather restoration on steering wheel
The second stage begins with a thorough inspection and analysis of all damage on the surface of the steering wheel. To do this, it must be washed well with a soft foam rubber sponge so that all the flaws are visible. Having identified the shortcomings and determined the amount of work, you can proceed with the restoration:
- Take sandpaper P400 or P600 and process the surface.
- Go over a second time with fine-grained sandpaper to a matte effect to get rid of the old paint and increase the adhesion of the new to the skin.
- Degrease the surface.
- Putty "liquid skin" found flaws.
- Apply the reducing agent to the surface, rubbing into the skin. Allow to dry and repeat the procedure (the number of layers depends on the condition of the skin).
- Sand the restored surface.
If the coating is not badly worn, it may not be necessary to paint the steering wheel after restoration. After removal of cracks, dents and scratches, and careful treatment with “liquid skin”, the steering wheel will take on an aesthetic appearance. If this does not happen, proceed to the staining procedure.
Dyeing leather braid
The choice of paint depends on the quality of the material from which the steering wheel braid is made. If the steering wheel of the car is covered with vegetable-tanned leather, it is better to use soft coloring materials. Chrome tanning requires a harder dye.
Water-based paint - ideal for all types of skin. It is easy to paint a leather steering wheel with any application method. The simplest is painting from an aerosol can. After surface preparation, the dye is sprayed over the entire surface. In order for the layer to lay down evenly, the can must be kept at a distance.
After the composition has dried, the surface should be polished. The procedure is repeated until the perfect result.
There is an easier way. Well, if it is possible to use an airbrush, it will help save material, put an even layer.
You can carry out the procedure with a brush, swab or sponge. Each subsequent layer is evenly applied to the cleaned and sanded surface, without waiting for the final drying. This method is called "wet paint".
After complete drying, the surface is treated with a matte or glossy fixative. A freshly painted steering wheel can be used after 12-14 hours.
Such a do-it-yourself painting of the steering wheel of a car will provide it with an attractive appearance, good condition and a long service life.
Caring for a restored steering wheel
Proper care of the car interior, careful attitude to the steering wheel braid will prevent the appearance of unwanted defects on the surface of the steering wheel. But if the steering wheel has lost its ideal original appearance, has ceased to give pleasure when in contact with it, you need to save it from scuffs, cracks and scratches in time. Carry out restoration.
To extend the service life of the restored braid, you need to constantly monitor its condition, clean it from dirt, treat it with special soft, delicate products: car shampoos, lotions or wet wipes.
With a soft sponge dipped in a solution with shampoo, you need to clean the surface of dirt. In hard-to-reach places, you can use a toothbrush. If the contamination is severe, you need to leave the solution for a few minutes. Then rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Wet wipes will get rid of small impurities and moisturize the skin. This method is convenient because it does not require preparation. Children's cleaning wipes are especially popular with drivers. They are always at hand. At any time, you can get and wipe the surface.
Regular maintenance will not require a lot of time and money, will avoid greasy, sticky and other signs of pollution, and will significantly extend the pleasure of driving in comfort, holding on to a well-groomed leather steering wheel of excellent quality.
A beautiful steering wheel emphasizes the competent and spectacular design of the car. Of course, the appearance of the steering wheel should not be flashy and distract the driver's attention.
But it is more pleasant for the driver of his own car to contemplate the good coloring of the steering wheel of his beloved car in the parking lot, when getting into the car, when leaving it, and even on the road to take a cautious look at the beauty at hand. Of course, the attention of the passenger and other people who have noticed beautiful changes in the interior of the car will be nice.
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Examples of work on the restoration of the skin of the steering wheel
A little about the technology of painting the steering wheel of a car:
- cleaning of the old layer should be especially thorough, then after painting and applying a protective layer, any unevenness from the old paint will stand out;
- all defects must be eliminated before the start of work and the surface to be painted must be properly degreased;
- the paint is applied with a spray gun under high pressure so that there is deep penetration over the entire surface;
- do not check the drying of the paint with your fingers, wait for the period specified in the instructions for its use;
- it is necessary to apply a protective layer after the paint has completely dried, the requirements are the same.
The room in which the steering wheel will be painted should not be dirty, dusty, cluttered with any rubbish. It is best if the painting is carried out by specialists in a good workshop. Attempts to make high-quality and spectacular painting at home and on your own usually fail.
Steering wheel painting - the prices in our company are quite affordable, all operations are carried out according to proven technology, qualitatively and within the contractual terms. The difference in brands and models of cars, the timing of their release, the condition will not affect the excellent final result.
The steering wheel of your pet in the cabin is the most contacted place, therefore the surface of the steering wheel is subject to greater wear and tear and may lose its attractive appearance. We can not only return it to its former appearance, but also make it even more beautiful without violating the overall design of a beautiful salon. The company guarantees the safety of the surface with a new painting for quite a long time. Photos of the steering wheel painting are presented on the site.
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A few years ago, high-quality painting of the steering wheel of a car was considered quite problematic. However, today there are technologies that allow you to do this work quickly and efficiently thanks to special techniques and the latest paint and varnish materials.
The steering wheel can be painted without even removing it from the car. First you need to paste over all the elements that cannot be painted on the steering wheel itself, and be sure to cover the area of \u200b\u200bthe torpedo with a cloth, paper or film.
So, what is needed for high-quality painting of the steering wheel? Let's figure it out...
Preparing the steering wheel for painting
Before you paint the steering wheel, it must be carefully prepared. Its appearance will depend on this, and it must be impeccable. Preparatory operations are performed in the following order:
- Shabby and worn places of the steering wheel with old paint must be cleaned with emery (P-400 or P-500);
- The gloss is removed (so that the paint holds well) with gray scotch-brite or emery (R-1500);
- Degreasing the steering wheel;
- Applying a skin cleanser (sold in cans);
- Degreasing and wiping with microfiber.
If the old coating becomes difficult to sand and strong irregularities remain, then you can putty the steering wheel with a special paste to eliminate cracks, scratches and scuffs, which is available in any car shop. Usually such a paste dries for 30 minutes and is cleaned with the same sandpaper or scotch brite. Paint can be selected from a special catalog in the store.
The actual process of painting the steering wheel
The restored steering wheel needs to be covered with paint so that the colors of soft and flexible materials are refreshed. To do this, you will need (atomizer) and a compressor. Then you need to cover the steering wheel with a matte finish for leather and vinyl. This can be done almost immediately (wet on wet). It remains to unpack the steering wheel and ventilate the interior.
On a note
If the paint gets on the glass, then it is easy to remove it with the 646th solvent. When doing this, be careful not to get the solvent on the steering wheel, as it will damage the fresh paint.
Of course, painting a car with your own hands, including the steering wheel, takes time and some knowledge regarding. However, from a financial point of view, it is much more profitable than services at a qualified service station, especially if you have a simple paint gun and a compressor.
Restoration of the plastic steering wheel
Not all cars are equipped with a leather-wrapped steering wheel. In the commercial segment, the steering wheels are most often covered with soft plastic. However, they wear out over time and lose their original appearance.
It is not difficult to paint the plastic of the working surface of the steering wheel, but such cosmetic repairs will not be enough for a long time. Any paint during active operation of the car will be wiped off. However, plastic handlebars are also painted, for example, during pre-sales.
Before painting it is very important to carefully degrease the contact surface of the steering wheel. There is always a lot of fat on it, since the wheel is held with palms. Degreasing plastic is best done with alcohol. Solvents on acetone can corrode plastic!
The steering wheel is treated with alcohol at least three times. First, dirt and large fat deposits are dissolved. All this is removed with a cotton swab until it stops getting dirty. Next, you need to take a clean swab, moisten it with alcohol and wipe the steering wheel again, then let the plastic dry and repeat the procedure.
Despite the fact that plastic dissolves with acetone, spray paint may be suitable for painting it. But you need to apply it from a long distance and very dosed. In one pass, so much paint is sprayed that its solvent evaporates within a few seconds, without having time to act on the polymer. So, applying layer after layer, you can paint over all the scuffs.
It is difficult to say how long such paint will last on the plastic steering wheel shell. Everything will depend on its quality, the number of layers, and also on the type of plastic. The highest quality painting is done with preliminary cleaning with fine emery. The rough surface of the plastic has better adhesion.
What to do with wood trim
On luxury cars, steering wheels decorated with natural wood elements can be installed. They wear out infrequently, as they are protected by a very high-quality varnish. But if the driver wears rings on his fingers, then the varnish can be scratched.
A small scratch on lacquered wood can be polished. To do this, it is first sanded with sandpaper, and then, gradually reducing the grain and polishing with paste, the surface is brought to the ideal. If the scratch is too deep and in a prominent place, then the steering wheel will need a thorough restoration.
Deep scratches on the lacquer must be completely sanded. On the steering wheel, this work can be done manually, but it is easier and faster to grind with a portable drill with a nozzle of a suitable diameter. For a good result, it is better to mat the entire element - then the new varnish will lie perfectly.
It is recommended to use a high quality polyurethane varnish for varnishing a wooden steering wheel. This is the most durable, wear-resistant material with sufficient elasticity. Cheap varnishes are quickly wiped off, and can also crack, peel off, and so on.
Steering wheel care
The steering wheel is often used to judge the condition of the entire car. A worn steering wheel with a low mileage of a car is suspicious. However, there are several ways to keep your steering wheel looking good.
If the driver wears rings on his fingers, it is better to protect the steering wheel with a leather cover. The constant contact of the steering wheel with the metal will definitely have consequences. The cover can always be replaced, while the contact surface of the steering wheel will remain intact.
What part of your car do you touch the most? Door handles or the gear lever are, of course, also subject to external influences, but still, most often your hands are on the steering wheel. From this, the coating quickly becomes unusable: there are stains from fingers, scratches and scuffs. And now you are not at all pleased with the appearance of your salon. There are many ways out of this situation. The easiest and most expensive is to buy a new steering wheel. But why buy a part for a lot of money when the previous one functions as it should? Some get braids on the steering wheel or put on covers, although this is also not a universal solution: most of them spoil the interior design of expensive cars. In fact, it is quite simple to paint a leather steering wheel in order: for this you just need to use high-quality car chemicals and update its coating and color.
Choice of paint and materials
When choosing materials for the restoration of the steering wheel, you can go in two ways: economical or professional. It all depends solely on your budget and pretentiousness. If you do not want to spend large sums on updating a car element that only you deal with yourself, it will be enough to purchase a regular leather restorer. This tool is not very expensive and is found in many auto cosmetics stores. However, it also has its drawbacks, the main one being fragility. Such a coating will quickly be erased from the steering wheel due to constant contact with the hands. And especially low-quality products will also paint the palms.
Some motorists are even more unconventional: they buy products intended for leather, but not related to the class of car cosmetics, for example, creams for leather jackets, shoes, and even nail polishes. This approach also has the right to exist, because creams do their job well with their main task - to paint over scuffs on the steering wheel.
But if you don’t want to change the color of the steering wheel every month, and you don’t have a money issue, take a look in the direction of professional tools. Applying them is no more difficult than shoe creams, and they will give a much better and more durable result.
Such professional products usually include liquid leather used to restore leather coatings, paint for automotive leather, as well as various conditioners for smoothing and polishes to eliminate scratches. And with the help of absorbent products, you can remove oil stains that are deeply ingrained in the skin.
If you want your steering wheel to be matte and velvety to the touch after painting, use a special matte finish. It eliminates the glossy effect, which does not always look appropriate in the car interior.
To choose the right type of paint, pay attention to the material from which the steering wheel is made. Typically, paint manufacturers indicate for which type of leather tanning each specific product is used. Remember that with vegetable or combination tanning, you will need paints with a softer composition than with chrome tanning.
Based on the foregoing, you can form the following set of materials and tools that will come in handy when restoring the steering wheel:
- liquid skin;
- paint suitable for skin type;
- absorbent to remove sweat stains;
- degreaser;
- matte effect finish
- a set of screwdrivers for dismantling the steering wheel;
- a set of sanding paper of different grain sizes;
- gray scotch bright;
- masking tape;
- protective film for interior
Preparatory stage of independent work
Before starting any work, the part is recommended to be dismantled. So you will be sure that you do not paint over anything extra inside the cabin. If for some reason dismantling is not possible, carefully cover all adjacent areas, including the control panel, as well as the spokes and keys on the steering wheel, using masking tape and film.
But it will be much more reliable and more convenient to remove the steering wheel and take it out of the car.
Removing the steering wheel
In order to remove the steering wheel with your own hands, you only need a set of screwdrivers. Be careful: if you are doing this for the first time, there is a risk of damaging some of the mechanisms inside the steering wheel. The dismantling process may differ depending on the make and model of the vehicle. We will offer the most universal way, which is suitable for most foreign cars.
- Disconnect the battery terminals first. Current must not be supplied to the steering wheel at the time of dismantling.
- Turn the handlebar 90°. It must be in a straight position.
- Take out the airbag. To do this, alternately insert a screwdriver into the holes located at the rear of the steering wheel, and bend the springs holding the pillow inside.
- Gently pull the center of the handlebar towards you with the cushion. You will see that special latches do not allow her to completely go out. They are easy to bend with a flat blade tool. After you disconnect the connectors with wires, remove this element to the side.
- Disconnect the connector next to the center bolt.
- Remove the center bolt holding the steering wheel in place.
- Gently pull the steering wheel towards you while applying force.
Congratulations! You have already done half the job: dismantled the steering wheel. Now you can begin to restore its coating.
Video: how to remove the steering wheel with your own hands
Steering wheel surface restoration: leather cleaning technique
Before you paint the steering wheel, you need to restore the leather material itself. The duration of this process directly depends on the condition of the coating: if it has a lot of pits and scratches, you will have to tinker hard to return the steering wheel to its original appearance.
- Arm yourself with P600 or P400 sandpaper and carefully treat the damaged areas. If there are a lot of them, then remove the entire paintwork in this way.
- Take a finer-grained abrasive and sand the entire surface of the steering wheel with it. You need to achieve a matte finish. A gray scotch brite is well suited for these purposes.
- If you see a large amount of oil stains on the steering wheel, apply a special absorbent to it and then wipe it off.
- Now you need to restore the leather cover. To do this, use liquid skin. Apply the product to the damaged areas, dry, and then polish with a fine abrasive until smooth.
- In addition to liquid skin, there are other means designed to eliminate irregularities, for example, putty paste. The principle of its use is the same: level the coating, and then clean off the residue with sanding paper.
- If wrinkles have formed on the skin, smooth them out with a special conditioner and polish.
- Degrease the part with a soft cloth moistened with a special agent.
Many motorists make the same mistake: they apply too much degreaser. Because of this, the skin becomes wrinkled and begins to crack even more. After degreasing the surface, do not wait too long: painting work must be started almost immediately, otherwise the coating will become greasy again and the paint will not lay down well.
Video: steering wheel surface restoration
The process of painting a leather steering wheel
Paints for automotive leather are usually available in two types:
- aerosol cans;
- liquid agent.
The choice of the type of tool depends solely on your preferences. Some people find it more convenient to apply paint in the form of a spray, while others prefer to use a brush, sponge or small roller.
Applying paint with a brush has certain advantages: you will be able to control the amount of funds, which means that painting will cost less. In addition, if you decide not to remove the steering wheel, you will have to close the entire interior, including the windshield and seats, in order to use the sprayer.
The paint is applied in several layers until the desired effect is achieved. Waiting for the previous layer to dry is completely optional. Thus, the staining process will take you no more than half an hour. If desired, apply a matte finish as a finishing coat. It, like all other auto chemicals, can be purchased at most automotive supply stores.
If drops of paint still get on the torpedo or glass, use solvent No. 646. It will remove stains and will not damage the coating.
Video: how to paint a car steering wheel with your own hands
Aftercare
Someone might think that taking care of the steering wheel is far from the main thing in car care. But in addition to the untidy appearance of the interior, other problems arise: allergic drivers can react sharply to excess dust that accumulates in the microfolds of the leather covering.
In order for the surface of the steering wheel to remain clean and intact for a long time, it must be properly looked after. It is not enough to wipe your hands with wet wipes before taking on the steering wheel: in any case, small grease spots will remain on the coating, which will become more noticeable over time. To thoroughly clean the surface, regularly use special care products for automotive leather. If desired, such a tool can be replaced with a regular solution of water with car shampoo. To remove dirt, apply a small amount of product to its surface, wait 10-15 minutes, and then wipe thoroughly with a soft cloth. This process will take you no more than 20 minutes.
If you wear rings, they may scratch the leather. There are two ways out: either remove the metal decorations, or repeat the steering wheel restoration process as needed.
Even if you purchase the most expensive and high-quality tools for restoring the steering wheel cover, the amount spent will be several times less than when contacting a car repair shop. Restoration and painting of the steering wheel is far from the most difficult process in car care. To get the job done quickly and efficiently, follow our instructions exactly.
