Reminder to clean your steering wheel

Jmueller · 08-19-2018, 04:53 PM

All that oil and sweat really takes a toll on the alcantara material and it starts to lay flat and losses it’s fluff. All you need is a few drops of dish soap in warm water. Take a microfiber cloth and rub it clean when the cloth is slightly damp. Then brush it with a toothbrush! On the right of the first photo is not clean while the left is clean. Second photo is finished.

Jmueller · 08-19-2018, 05:03 PM

Idk why the images are rotated wrong. Will try to fix.

F1FTY · 08-19-2018, 06:00 PM

Good thread! I use a soft bristle brush after every other time I drive the car to keep the material from getting matted then every week or two, I’ll use Adams carpet cleaner with a microfiber towel to keep it looking good. Much higher upkeep than a leather wheel/shift knob!

Cheng Chow Wan · 08-19-2018, 06:28 PM

Ugh. As much as I hate it, I wear gloves when driving. Can't bring myself to put my greasy grimy hands on that beautiful wheel.

I'm tempted to pull the trigger and spend $800 on that carbon fiber wheel just so I can touch it with my hands.

Sigh. (First world problems.)

Jmueller · 08-19-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheng Chow Wan

Ugh. As much as I hate it, I wear gloves when driving. Can't bring myself to put my greasy grimy hands on that beautiful wheel.

I'm tempted to pull the trigger and spend $800 on that carbon fiber wheel just so I can touch it with my hands.

Sigh. (First world problems.)

Come on, look how good that wheel looks when finished, it’s the same as it was on the dealer floor! No gloves needed!

R3ctivision · 08-19-2018, 06:43 PM

Mine still has some staining even though I clean it once a month with a brush, microfiber towel, and rubbing alcohol. It also wears down in the spots my hands tend to touch.

Jmueller · 08-19-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by R3ctivision

Mine still has some staining even though I clean it once a month with a brush, microfiber towel, and rubbing alcohol. It also wears down in the spots my hands tend to touch.

Rubbing alcohol is pretty harsh. The dish soap acts as a surfactant and lifts the dirt off of the fibers.

Lethal Z · 08-19-2018, 08:05 PM

I would highly recommend this, it's specifically meant for Alcantara and it works great! I use it on both the ZL1 and GT350. Be sure to also buy a good quality upholstery brush with it.

bobby35ny · 08-19-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Z

I would highly recommend this, it's specifically meant for Alcantara and it works great! I use it on both the ZL1 and GT350. Be sure to also buy a good quality upholstery brush with it.

+1

Snakebt6 · 08-20-2018, 08:08 AM

Griots interior cleaner is nice to use if you have to clean the alcantara. Its gentle and it works.

I use a suede brush I got from amazon to brush the seats, wheel, door panels etc. It keeps them looking good and "opens up" the alcantara.

Edit:

Thanks Lethal Z Ill check that out as well

BMWM.D. · 08-20-2018, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethal Z

I would highly recommend this, it's specifically meant for Alcantara and it works great! I use it on both the ZL1 and GT350. Be sure to also buy a good quality upholstery brush with it.

That’s what I use as well.

kropscamaro16 · 08-20-2018, 12:25 PM

yup that sonax stuff works great!

Ryephile · 08-20-2018, 01:06 PM

+1 on the Sonax alcantara cleaner, it's great.

Badmojo · 08-20-2018, 01:40 PM

I do 12 oz of water 2-3 drops of dish soap with a cap full of white vinegar. Works great.

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08-19-2018, 04:53 PM	#1
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	Reminder to clean your steering wheel All that oil and sweat really takes a toll on the alcantara material and it starts to lay flat and losses it’s fluff. All you need is a few drops of dish soap in warm water. Take a microfiber cloth and rub it clean when the cloth is slightly damp. Then brush it with a toothbrush! On the right of the first photo is not clean while the left is clean. Second photo is finished. Attached Images Last edited by Jmueller; 08-21-2018 at 05:14 PM.

08-19-2018, 06:00 PM	#3
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Good thread! I use a soft bristle brush after every other time I drive the car to keep the material from getting matted then every week or two, I’ll use Adams carpet cleaner with a microfiber towel to keep it looking good. Much higher upkeep than a leather wheel/shift knob! __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

08-19-2018, 06:28 PM	#4
Cheng Chow Wan Drives: Sinister ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 17	Ugh. As much as I hate it, I wear gloves when driving. Can't bring myself to put my greasy grimy hands on that beautiful wheel. I'm tempted to pull the trigger and spend $800 on that carbon fiber wheel just so I can touch it with my hands. Sigh. (First world problems.) __________________ 2018 ZL1 A10

08-20-2018, 12:25 PM	#12
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	yup that sonax stuff works great! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

08-20-2018, 01:06 PM	#13
Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	+1 on the Sonax alcantara cleaner, it's great. __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

08-19-2018, 05:03 PM	#2
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	Idk why the images are rotated wrong. Will try to fix.

08-19-2018, 06:43 PM	#6
R3ctivision 1LE Convert Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 367	Mine still has some staining even though I clean it once a month with a brush, microfiber towel, and rubbing alcohol. It also wears down in the spots my hands tend to touch.

08-19-2018, 08:05 PM	#8
Lethal Z American Gearhead!! Drives: ZL1 1LE/GT350/Ford RS/Gen 2 Raptor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merica Posts: 433	I would highly recommend this, it's specifically meant for Alcantara and it works great! I use it on both the ZL1 and GT350. Be sure to also buy a good quality upholstery brush with it.

08-20-2018, 08:08 AM	#10
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Griots interior cleaner is nice to use if you have to clean the alcantara. Its gentle and it works. I use a suede brush I got from amazon to brush the seats, wheel, door panels etc. It keeps them looking good and "opens up" the alcantara. Edit: Thanks Lethal Z Ill check that out as well

08-20-2018, 01:40 PM	#14
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,104	I do 12 oz of water 2-3 drops of dish soap with a cap full of white vinegar. Works great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

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