Preserve your leather wrapped steering wheel!

E.B. Cornburner · 06-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I don't know about the rest of you, but my tan leather steering wheel in my Explorer tends to get very dirty and discolored very quickly. You almost have to make sure you wash your hands before you drive it.

Well, I thought about something I could put on it besides Armor-All, 303, or something similar to keep it soft and resistant to dirt and grease. None of those products really do much...Not even neatsfoot oil or saddle soap seem to help.
So, necessity being the mother of invention, I thought why couldn't I put the same leather preservative I use on my boots on my leather wrapped steering wheel? Well, lo and behold, I stumbled upon greatness!

I wear Redback boots for both work and casual dress, mostly because I don't have to lace them, and the Australian leather is just butter soft. An added bonus is they're waterproof, provided you apply their brand of leather treatment to them periodically. This also keeps their lifetime warranty in effect.

I smeared a little bit of Redback leather boot preservative on my steering wheel, let it soak in good, then buffed the excess off. Once it dried completely, the wheel now feels nice and slick, but not slippery. It also hasn't gotten the typical greasy smudges on it like it used to...Any dirt now simply wipes off with my finger or a paper towel.

I'm really impressed! This is the first product I ever used on a leather steering wheel that really did last, and repel dirt. It also tends to keep the wheel from getting that nasty sticky feeling when your hands sweat on it when it's hot out. It stays dry and has somewhat of a shine and "waxy" feeling to it now.

If anyone wants to try it, here's a link to the product.
http://www.redbackboots.com/leatherpreservative.html

**MONMIX** · 06-29-2007, 07:49 PM

sweet !!!!!!!
How much time between applications ? Do you know yet ?

E.B. Cornburner · 07-12-2007, 06:07 PM

I've determined that one application seems to last about a month or so. I just redid mine this evening when I cleaned the interior. Maybe it didn't need it, maybe it did. It does make the leather feel all nice and smooth when it's done though.

*EMG7895* · 07-12-2007, 07:44 PM

I've been using leather boot polish on my steering wheels for years now, it also works great on armrests.

E.B. Cornburner · 07-14-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMG7895

I've been using leather boot polish on my steering wheels for years now, it also works great on armrests.

And here I thought I made a new discovery!

Oh well, maybe next time.

BIGHVM · 01-16-2008, 05:38 AM

I find in mine the safest thing to ouse and also very effective is a baby wipe, I did my stearing wheel the other day and was amazed at the crap that came off it! It looks like new now.
Give that a go, it gentle enough to trust.

*vroomzoomboom* · 01-16-2008, 08:08 AM

i will have to try that in the spring before it flakes away to nothing!

06-28-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
E.B. Cornburner Elite Explorer Oshkosh, WI 2004 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,146 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Preserve your leather wrapped steering wheel! I don't know about the rest of you, but my tan leather steering wheel in my Explorer tends to get very dirty and discolored very quickly. You almost have to make sure you wash your hands before you drive it. Well, I thought about something I could put on it besides Armor-All, 303, or something similar to keep it soft and resistant to dirt and grease. None of those products really do much...Not even neatsfoot oil or saddle soap seem to help. So, necessity being the mother of invention, I thought why couldn't I put the same leather preservative I use on my boots on my leather wrapped steering wheel? Well, lo and behold, I stumbled upon greatness! I wear Redback boots for both work and casual dress, mostly because I don't have to lace them, and the Australian leather is just butter soft. An added bonus is they're waterproof, provided you apply their brand of leather treatment to them periodically. This also keeps their lifetime warranty in effect. I smeared a little bit of Redback leather boot preservative on my steering wheel, let it soak in good, then buffed the excess off. Once it dried completely, the wheel now feels nice and slick, but not slippery. It also hasn't gotten the typical greasy smudges on it like it used to...Any dirt now simply wipes off with my finger or a paper towel. I'm really impressed! This is the first product I ever used on a leather steering wheel that really did last, and repel dirt. It also tends to keep the wheel from getting that nasty sticky feeling when your hands sweat on it when it's hot out. It stays dry and has somewhat of a shine and "waxy" feeling to it now. If anyone wants to try it, here's a link to the product. http://www.redbackboots.com/leatherpreservative.html __________________ Mike 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC FFV Showroom clean, showroom stock.

06-29-2007, 07:49 PM	#2
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,827 Vehicle Specs	sweet !!!!!!! How much time between applications ? Do you know yet ? __________________ MONMIX Wheels and intake for sale Live your life for a change My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

07-12-2007, 06:07 PM	#3
E.B. Cornburner Elite Explorer Oshkosh, WI 2004 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,146 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I've determined that one application seems to last about a month or so. I just redid mine this evening when I cleaned the interior. Maybe it didn't need it, maybe it did. It does make the leather feel all nice and smooth when it's done though. __________________ Mike 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC FFV Showroom clean, showroom stock.

01-16-2008, 05:38 AM	#6
BIGHVM Wannabe Elite Explorer UK, Richmond, Surrrey. 2000 Northface Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,621 Vehicle Specs	cleaning leather I find in mine the safest thing to ouse and also very effective is a baby wipe, I did my stearing wheel the other day and was amazed at the crap that came off it! It looks like new now. Give that a go, it gentle enough to trust. __________________ H http://www.reverbnation.com/scratchthemonkey Kevin P shackles, TT twist, induction kit. UK 2000-Northface.

01-16-2008, 08:08 AM	#7
vroomzoomboom Elite Canuck STOCK SUCKS! selkirk, manitoba 98 5L sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,641 Vehicle Specs	i will have to try that in the spring before it flakes away to nothing! __________________ NOS is nice, but i'd rather be BLOWN evils elite registry roll pan build for 1st and 2nd gen explorers door switch LED convention

07-12-2007, 07:44 PM	#4
EMG7895 Elite Explorer '91 xlt, 93 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,715 Vehicle Specs	I've been using leather boot polish on my steering wheels for years now, it also works great on armrests.