Steering Wheel Protection?
 

Hey guys, I've managed to keep my steering wheel in pretty much perfect shape up until this point. However, I'm always nervous that I'm going to damage it. Can anyone reccommend a means of protection for the wheel. I had one of those generic steering wheel covers on hand from a previous vehicle, but it refused to fit.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

All you need is some leather cleaner and conditioner. Covers are tacky.

but if u really want a cover? the only one i can only think of... is wheel skins? its like fifty bucks i think

Don't ever touch the wheel.

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But yeah -- a good leather cleaner/protectant (NOT ARMORALL) helps to keep the leather clean and in good shape.

If you want you can buy a wheel-skins cover like simota suggested. They are full leather and come in a variety of patterns and are actually very nice.

whats bad about armorall on leather? i just use it on plastic, but i'm just curious

Armor All is just greasy crap. It doesn't protect and can lead to cracking of plastic/vinyl/leather.

armorall is crap! for leather i use Griot's LeatherCare Spray and their LeatherCare cream. the spray is especially a great tool to have, just spray into a MF applicator/utility towel and wipe your steering wheel clean. for plastic surfaces i use Prima Nero (available at amazon) or recommend Aerospace303. but Nero is more matte.

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Good advice! I use Poorboy's leather cleaner/conditioner.

awesome, thanks guys. i will pick up some of that stuff before i do my next detail. I don't really have a problem with my interior on a regular basis, as i keep it very clean by not allowing anything other than a bottle of water in my car.

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hey jeff- if you use Prima Nero BEFORE you have scuffs it will prevent new scuffs from forming. it's like a slick protective layer yet it's not glossy or ikky like armorall.

oh interesting, i will go pick some up, thanks!.

but as far as steering wheel covers are concerned, seems like just keeping it clean is the best bet. i mean, unless of course this is your couch:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/...626625582c.jpg

Looking at this picture closely...is that a black steering wheel covered by a black aftermarket cover...covered by a tan steering wheel cover in a gray interior Audi?

It actually looks like it's gold.

Your right. I just couldn't get past the 2 steering wheel covers

I'm going to K-Mart today to get a gold steering wheel cover to go with my gold door handles

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Did you post a DYI for the wheel cover?:tup:

I say get this one:
http://quiltwoman.com/images/products/detail/LCK106.jpg

And if you are not into the perevious one take a look at this Hott and sexy set!!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61eDzL4aPAL.jpg

Still not impressed try this one!!

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.49671294.jpg

i think the black is just the seam of the gold cover

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mmmMMMmmmm NOM NOM lol

gooold cover!!!..im getting one tonight!

I'll just get a miata steering wheel. If it's half as good as the doors are I'll be set for life.

You could get some cool driving gloves, the ones that your knuckles stick out of. Those are hot.

^^yeah gold driving gloves to match my steering wheel cover as well...

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These:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/...68920964c4.jpg

Or These:
http://thm-a01.yimg.com/nimage/b68a787439892222

^^the first ones...but in gold yarn..

Gold lame'!

Just one over the stock wheel...It was a joke we played on a guy along with a bunch of NOS stickers we put on his car...;)

Good plan!

Well you could go with these:

http://www.thezstore.com/store/graph...oup501260c.jpg

They're available at the Z store. Honestly I've never actually seen anyone randomly on the road (sans winter time) driving with leather gloves on. I always picture those rich bastards that take their Bugatti's and Dusenbergs to Pebble Beach car shows.

Those go great with my scarf and driving goggles

Gold yarn FTW!

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The Owner. :bowrofl::roflpuke2:

I like gooooold!

I always drive with gloves in my NSX :)

Prefer the grippiness provided. Use Air Force style leather/kevlar pilot's gloves.