EXTRAOLD

Anyone found a nice steering wheel cover?

shotgun_banjo

Why? Why cover it? It will get stained no matter what you do. If you put a cover on it it will mark the leather overtime with the ridges behind the steering wheel cover (trust me I tried). The best thing is to keep wiping it down after a few days or every week. If you are truly OCD wear cotton gloves but it will just be weird. I have seen old asian folks driving a MB and they wear gloves and I just cringed over it.

shotgun_banjo

been using micro fibers on MB text since 2010. ZERO issues. Just do not scrub too hard and to fast. Gentle wipe with water or your favorite interior vinyl cleaner will do the trick.

SW20S

Leather steering wheels last forever, just keep them clean.

wildta

They wear them for sun protection. Their preference is to not have to put on chemical sunscreen for a short drive to the grocery store.

W205C43PFL

I see. What about terry clothes?

W205C43PFL

I am not saying it is guaranteed to have issues but the owner's manual clearly against it so I am just putting it out there really.

W205C43PFL

I guess that works...

mikapen

​​​​​​Maybe the concern is gravel picked up by a dropped microfiber towel. They're good at applying abrasives, as well as cleaning.🙁

W205C43PFL

That could be it or maybe if the cloth was used to clean/wipe something else then used to wipe mbtex? Only MB knows....

SW20S

For this application they are fine, just again use good ones.

FWIW I just cleaned the leather with MF scrub ninja pads and used leather protectant with a MF applicator and wiped the excess off with a MF towel. Looks great...

W205C43PFL

Did you massage it in?

SW20S

I spread it in with the MF applicator, let it sit for 15 minutes or so and then buff off the excess.

W205C43PFL

Sounds good that is the way to do it.

Neurobit

Microfiber with any all-purpose cleaner will work. As long as you give a a nice wipe at least once a month or every other car wash, it will last for years and not have gunk buildup.

Cheers,

W205C43PFL

Leather conditioner would give it a nice shine though (although not everyone wants that) the disadvantage with leather conditioners would be that it will squeak and cause shivers (shivers like nails on chalkboard) if wearing jeans or similar types of clothing for example.

SW20S

I don't use conditioners on the steering wheel, personally because I dont want it to feel gummy or sticky...but goof conditioners shouldnt cause those issues when wearing jeans...

W205C43PFL

Hmmm I might be applying it wrong on the seats then, that said I do have leather not mbtex (or also known as ARTICO apparently it is called here)

SW20S

What conditioner are you using?

W205C43PFL

It is a foam I am using.
https://www.sonaxcanada.com/product/...re-foam-400ml/

jaxslk

+1 on Sonax. Works great for a dirty wheel. In between deep cleaning I use this:

Koch-Chemie - Pol Star - Textile, Leather & Alcantara Cleaner; Effective Natural Cleaner with Protection Formula; Cleans and Protects Without Leaving Water Marks; Creates Protective Barrier (1 Liter) https://a.co/d/8tTMu5J

W205C43PFL

Thanks good product as well, anyways to sum up I think I am using it incorrectly.

SW20S

I used that Sonax Leather Foam, I'm not a fan. Try Koch Chemies leather cleaner and conditioner, the Pol Star mentioned above and Leather Star conditioner.

wildta

I use this at the moment:
LEATHER MASTER 250ML LEATHER CARE KIT - Cleaning Kit Contains The Cleaner, Conditioner, Sponge, And Products For All Leather Car Interior And Furniture Detailing https://a.co/d/a3vAAGR

I have also used these in the past and would recommend them:
P&S Professional Detail Products - Leather Treatment - Conditioner & Protectant; Revives and Reconditions Leather Interiors, Intense Leather Scent, UV Inhibitors, Premium Leather Finish (1 Pint) https://a.co/d/0OSk0az

Griot's Garage 10963 Leather 3-In-1 Spray 22oz https://a.co/d/aksG4gI

W205C43PFL

Thank you, I will need to look it up where to buy and then try it that way.