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dazza1983



Member Since: 19 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black
Shiny steering wheel

Having been a keen detailer for some time

Shiny leather does me in lol.

So.. is the steering wheel suppose to be shiny? I have cleaned mine and it’s still shiny I could possibly attack it a bit more aggressive but curious as I never had the car from new. [/b] Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #509336 20th Mar 2019 4:18pm
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stan
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crikey, you're coming up with some weird questions Laughing


i've not really taken much notice but i'd say its a 'satin' type texture...

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Joe90



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Try a "Magic Sponge" (find in the cleaning materials aisle of your local supermarket)
on an inconspicuous area to test. The Magic Sponge can be quite aggressive....

Have used on gear knob and other trim parts with success .
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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

stan wrote:
crikey, you're coming up with some weird questions Laughing


i've not really taken much notice but i'd say its a 'satin' type texture...


Ha ha I don’t know what to say to that Smile

Keeps the members brains working I guess Smile Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

Joe90 wrote:
Try a "Magic Sponge" (find in the cleaning materials aisle of your local supermarket)
on an inconspicuous area to test. The Magic Sponge can be quite aggressive....

Have used on gear knob and other trim parts with success


So are you saying the steering wheel should be Matt? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #509344 20th Mar 2019 4:44pm
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Stephen.125



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+1 for the "magic" (melamine) sponge like the Flash Eraser.

I use Dr. Leather wipes(and/or spray) (which sounds like an horrendous S&M site admittedly but they are the business on seats and the steering wheel. http://www.drleather.com/ (not affiliated in any way- if I was I'd ask them to change the name!)

Managed to get the matt finish back on the 2011 S/C I just bought with minimal full fuss and you could practically see your face in it. Thumbs Up Formerly happymadison1978

Post #509345 20th Mar 2019 4:46pm
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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

So steering wheel is supposed to be Matt? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #509346 20th Mar 2019 4:50pm
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DrRob



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Stephen.125 wrote:
+1 for the "magic" (melamine) sponge like the Flash Eraser.

I use Dr. Leather wipes(and/or spray) (which sounds like an horrendous S&M site admittedly but they are the business on seats and the steering wheel. http://www.drleather.com/ (not affiliated in any way- if I was I'd ask them to change the name!)

Managed to get the matt finish back on the 2011 S/C I just bought with minimal full fuss and you could practically see your face in it. Thumbs Up


Will those wipes get rid of mild blue jean dye transfer? 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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verydisco



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The steering wheel is supposed to have a matt, very slightly textured, finish.

It is shiny because the surface is worn out to a smooth finish. l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

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mjdronfield



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Mine is well shiny.

Don’t like it.

Fitted a new one to my TD6 and wished I’d put that on....

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Positive furniture clinic have released a kit for steering wheels

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dazza1983



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

Ok so steering wheel now nice and Matt again.

Thanks to gliptone intensive cleaner and dr leather spray.

So reason I was confused is because I actually thought the steering wheel was vinyl which can have a shine to it.

I should have known better being a detailer lol.

Anyway peeps don’t use a magic eraser on the leather it’s very fine abroad can damage the top coat. Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5

Post #509362 20th Mar 2019 7:02pm
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Stephen.125



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@Dr Rob I got fairly severe dye transfer off my old ivory seats with them, then used G-Techniq L1 leather protectant to prevent recurrence. (also cursed myself for buying Diesel jeans!) Thumbs Up Formerly happymadison1978

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MadL322



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Joe90 wrote:
Try a "Magic Sponge" (find in the cleaning materials aisle of your local supermarket)
on an inconspicuous area to test. The Magic Sponge can be quite aggressive....

Have used on gear knob and other trim parts with success


Prefer my knob to be clean and shiny, and not gonna use no magic sponge on it Laughing Laughing

Post #509365 20th Mar 2019 7:15pm
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gizze



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verydisco wrote:
The steering wheel is supposed to have a matt, very slightly textured, finish.

It is shiny because the surface is worn out to a smooth finish.



No, the steering wheel goes shiny because of all the grease and dead skin ingrained in it, get that layer off and it will be factory fresh again, if there is a grain you will start to see it once more too.

Disgusting but true, same with seats. Thumbs Up Porsche 911 (996)
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