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  • #1

    Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

    I couldn't find this in the other threads so I thought I'd create a new one.

    The top part of the steering wheel (vinyl I beleive) in my '00 Accord is wearing out & cracking. This is the part where I usually put my hand on while I'm driving. It's not all that bad but I would like to prevent it as much as I can.
    I guess the oil from my hands has done this to the top part of the wheel.

    What's the best way to protect that area on the steering wheel? Just wipe with Natural Shine Vinyl Protectant and keep following up with QID?

    I really don't want that area to be slippery because I prefer to have a good grip on the wheel while driving (who doesn't ).
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    Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

    Thats a tough one.

    I can put dressings on mine, with wiping off excess, because my steering wheel has a deep texture to it.

    You can use APC and QID more often for good cleanings, thats for sure.
    2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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    • #3
      Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

      not to highjack the thread, but i'd like to know this as well as, what to use on the pedals, apc?
      2004 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

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      • #4
        Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

        On rubber pedals I use APC or APC+ and just scrub them clean with a stiff brush.

        About the steering wheel though...I agree with Murr, cleaning it often with a mild cleaner is probably you best bet.

        Ryan
        Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

        This is your life. Choose to live it to the fullest.

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        • #5
          Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

          Clean and protect it, and then get a steering wheel cover.

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          • #6
            Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

            Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
            Thats a tough one.

            I can put dressings on mine, with wiping off excess, because my steering wheel has a deep texture to it.

            You can use APC and QID more often for good cleanings, thats for sure.
            Thanks for that info. I think I'll try the APC and QID.

            I actually never used anything on the steering wheel because I was worried it might make it too slippery or deteriorate it. But now I know I need to take care of it...

            I did however clean the center piece where the Honda embelm is.

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            • #7
              Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

              Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
              Clean and protect it, and then get a steering wheel cover.
              Which steering wheel cover do you use?

              I just hate the feel of the cheap fake leather ones you get at Target or Walmart. Even the cloth ones are so big...just hate it.

              I was thinking of spending some money on the good quality leather ones which are pretty thin.

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              • #8
                Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                What type of car is it? Some car manufactures will re-stitch the wheel for a small fee.

                Ryan
                Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

                This is your life. Choose to live it to the fullest.

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                • #9
                  Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                  Originally posted by lilblkblt04 View Post
                  What type of car is it? Some car manufactures will re-stitch the wheel for a small fee.

                  Ryan
                  It's a 2000 Honda Accord. It doesn't have a leather wrapped steering wheel so there's really no stitching on it.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                    I have to agree with Tyler and Murr. Keep it clean and get a cover for it. Where to get a good quality cover , I do not know. Hopefully someone else will have that answer.
                    quality creates its own demand

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                    • #11
                      Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                      Originally posted by nomad View Post
                      Which steering wheel cover do you use?

                      I just hate the feel of the cheap fake leather ones you get at Target or Walmart. Even the cloth ones are so big...just hate it.

                      I was thinking of spending some money on the good quality leather ones which are pretty thin.
                      I use the synthetic leather one from Wal Mart in my Roush and a rubber/vinyl Ford one I got at Kragen in my truck. The feel of either of them doesn't bother me though. Plus, they make the steering wheel feel much thicker, which is heaven to me because it gives my gorilla hands something to grab onto.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                        Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
                        I use the synthetic leather one from Wal Mart in my Roush and a rubber/vinyl Ford one I got at Kragen in my truck. The feel of either of them doesn't bother me though. Plus, they make the steering wheel feel much thicker, which is heaven to me because it gives my gorilla hands something to grab onto.
                        hmm...I'll check out the overs next time I'm there.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                          I use Natural Shine on mine and I apply it at night when I know I won't be driving it and I also wipe the excess off a few times. The end result is still a little bit slippery wheel, but after a day or two it wears off and it gets back to normal. I do this maybe once every other month or so or if I notice that the leather on my wheel is unusually dry.

                          Another note we should take from this thread is prevention of a dirty/oily wheel. While leaving my current job (accountant in an office all day, doing nothing significant to make my hands dirty), I don't worry about it. But, I used to work construction and would always keep a tube (or something similiar) or a waterless hand cleaner/degreaser to prevent dirty hands in the car.

                          I also keep a big terry cloth towel over my center console to help keep my hands clean (from my construction days). Now, I'm so used to driving with an extra inch from the towel that I can't really not drive with it, so I can understand the whole cover on the wheel thing as well. Just some thoughts.
                          "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week." Jay-Z

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                          • #14
                            Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                            Originally posted by Deaner5 View Post
                            I use Natural Shine on mine and I apply it at night when I know I won't be driving it and I also wipe the excess off a few times. The end result is still a little bit slippery wheel, but after a day or two it wears off and it gets back to normal. I do this maybe once every other month or so or if I notice that the leather on my wheel is unusually dry.

                            Another note we should take from this thread is prevention of a dirty/oily wheel. While leaving my current job (accountant in an office all day, doing nothing significant to make my hands dirty), I don't worry about it. But, I used to work construction and would always keep a tube (or something similiar) or a waterless hand cleaner/degreaser to prevent dirty hands in the car.

                            I also keep a big terry cloth towel over my center console to help keep my hands clean (from my construction days). Now, I'm so used to driving with an extra inch from the towel that I can't really not drive with it, so I can understand the whole cover on the wheel thing as well. Just some thoughts.
                            Good point on keeping some sort of a hand cleaner in the car.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Steering Wheel Cracking/Wearing Out

                              definately, i make sure I wash my hands throughly before leaving my job at a pharmaceutical company. I can't wait to be done with college, and start being the accountant
                              2004 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

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