Tom Champagne Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I was cleaning my wife's 07 Edge today,and when I cleaned the steering wheel(it had black marks like from sweaty dirty hands)with Meguiar's all -purpose cleaner(diluted 50-50), it got all the marks off and the color(camel)came off also!! I thought I was seeing things,the more I rubbed the more the color came off...I know I should have stopped while I was ahead. I thought the leather covering was just that,leather. Then I tried Lexol leather cleaner/cond. and it didn't make it aany worse,nor any better. Has anyone had an issue like this? I'll probably look for a used wheel on line. The car is in too good of shape to let this go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I thought the leather covering was just that,leather. It may be, but I am sure it is dyed to match whatever interior color is chosen for the car. Anything which is dyed is prone to be affected by chemicals or cleaners. Did the all purpose cleaner you used (Meguiar"s) have any warnings on the label about testing in a hidden area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Champagne Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Not that I can see on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I've actually noticed that, where I put my hand on the wheel (at 12 oclock) there is massive wear. My medium stone interior now has a steering wheel with a worn down and dark brown spot on the back side of the wheel. No clue if it's from where or heat or the combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 http://www.wheelskins.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Did you dilute the All Purpose Cleaner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Champagne Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Did you dilute the All Purpose Cleaner?Like I stated in my original post...yes 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I hate wheel covers. Whenever I have to clean my wheel I just use baby wipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I actually had to invest in one due to how slippery the wheel was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradogps Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 50/50 is way too strong. Should start with 10:1 mix ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Champagne Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 50/50 is way too strong. Should start with 10:1 mix ratio. I guess I know better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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