Need help to fix scratch on Z steering leather

mousewei84 · 05-21-2017, 06:56 AM

Hi guys,

I had a lot of fun on drifting course yesterday but also I found 3 scratch on my steering wheel leather from my bit of long nails...... It is not too bad but doesn't feel well when you have your hand hover over it. Any quick fix i can do to smooth out the surface? Thank you for the help!

Best,
Xi

SouthArk370Z · 05-21-2017, 07:30 AM

Trim/sandpaper the high spots and then apply a little shoe dye (or similar).

Nixin · 05-21-2017, 09:39 AM

Most leather is not perfect when it comes off of the animal. I suggest you just use a good leather cream/conditioner on the steering wheel and the scratches will dissipate.

DeliriousClam · 05-21-2017, 10:45 AM

See, to me, that sounds like an excuse to get a Carbon Fiber Element wheel

Nixin · 05-21-2017, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

See, to me, that sounds like an excuse to get a Carbon Fiber Element wheel

but it's also a great excuse for a nail clipper. I would hate him to scratch his chicks snapper!

mousewei84 · 05-21-2017, 09:45 PM

Lol thank you for all the replies guys! I do need to cut some nails but damage is already done. What leather cream/conditioner or dye do you guys recommend?

Ryan998 · 05-24-2017, 04:48 AM

cover the leather up with alcantara!!!!!!

Ryan998 · 05-24-2017, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

but it's also a great excuse for a nail clipper. I would hate him to scratch his chicks snapper!

Chemical Guys - Vintage Series Leather Conditioner

This one don't have greasy oil finish but a smoothy matte finish

Cyber370 · 05-24-2017, 05:02 AM

Here you go. I've used it several times. Just make sure you get the color right.

https://www.permatex.com/products/sp...er-repair-kit/

Then I use this for conditioning and protection:

https://www.autoglym.com/leather-cleaner-balm

From my experience, best conditioner on the market. You let it penetrate for about 10 minutes and then buff it off. The brits know leather.

Hope this helps.

madwi · 05-24-2017, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousewei84

Lol thank you for all the replies guys! I do need to cut some nails but damage is already done. What leather cream/conditioner or dye do you guys recommend?

Leather Master.

05-21-2017, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
mousewei84 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 134 Drives: 14 370z m6 Rep Power: 8	Need help to fix scratch on Z steering leather Hi guys, I had a lot of fun on drifting course yesterday but also I found 3 scratch on my steering wheel leather from my bit of long nails...... It is not too bad but doesn't feel well when you have your hand hover over it. Any quick fix i can do to smooth out the surface? Thank you for the help! Best, Xi

05-21-2017, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Trim/sandpaper the high spots and then apply a little shoe dye (or similar). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-21-2017, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 30 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54271	See, to me, that sounds like an excuse to get a Carbon Fiber Element wheel Leadfooted likes this. __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

05-24-2017, 05:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19371	Here you go. I've used it several times. Just make sure you get the color right. https://www.permatex.com/products/sp...er-repair-kit/ Then I use this for conditioning and protection: https://www.autoglym.com/leather-cleaner-balm From my experience, best conditioner on the market. You let it penetrate for about 10 minutes and then buff it off. The brits know leather. Hope this helps. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

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