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braverbug
02-12-2005, 01:11 PM
Just thought i might share with you, if your steering wheel is looking old an worn, you can fix it with...yes...you read right, boot polish
I tried it as a last ditch effort before going to the wreckers and getting a replacement wheel, and it came up heaps better than expected...The stuff i used does not come off in your hands either.

I used the kiwi instant shine, liquid wax polish (black)

Put a fair bit on the wheel, and then wipe the drips off with an old cloth. Its a good idea to put covers over your seats/carpets etc while doing this. I also did the horn, auto stick and repaired glovebox scratches using this method (be careful with the glovebox, as it is a differnt colour, so you must use it sparingly).

I can take a picture of it if anyone is interested


Regards Daniel
n0fy
02-12-2005, 10:00 PM
Please, take some pics.
Righty
02-12-2005, 10:10 PM
Hrmm, sounds different.. i don't like the top of mine cause it's too shiney, where the rest is mroe of a matte finish, whitch matches the rest of the car :|
magnaman
02-12-2005, 11:10 PM
isnt this the stuff that says... WARNING: Avoid contact with steering wheel.

Ever had a slippery wheel? nuf sed...
Gerard
02-12-2005, 11:56 PM
does it rub off on ur hands?..

EDIT: i just read, it doesnt..

cool
biohazard
03-12-2005, 06:13 AM
KIKI QUICK SHINE LIQUID POLISH contains silicone.
When silicone dries, it contracts, hence stressing you're steering wheels covering. If you want a cracked and brittle wheel, continue to use, if not a bottle of meguires trim detailer and a leather wipe is sufficent for protection and softness.

Ask any auto trimer!
koma
03-12-2005, 06:34 AM
post pics
Joukowski
03-12-2005, 07:39 AM
Excellent! this site has good useful information. lol
braverbug
03-12-2005, 08:31 AM
KIKI QUICK SHINE LIQUID POLISH contains silicone.
When silicone dries, it contracts, hence stressing you're steering wheels covering. If you want a cracked and brittle wheel, continue to use, if not a bottle of meguires trim detailer and a leather wipe is sufficent for protection and softness.


Yeah, taken on board....this was a last ditch effort before going out and spending $$ getting a new steering wheel. The wheel was 'very' worn to start with, the inside of the wheel looked sortof spongy in places, as the textured cover had worn off.
No i wouldn't use this method on a new wheel or one in good condition

Heres the pics

http://homepage.cs.latrobe.edu.au/dpbates/P1010055.JPG
http://homepage.cs.latrobe.edu.au/dpbates/P1010051.JPG

Just a heads up for anyone with the same problem as me

Regards Daniel