Retaining matt finish on steering wheel

AP · 11-02-2015, 02:51 PM

A bit OCD admittedly! but I like to keep the matt effect of the steering wheel.
I've covered a mere 20000 miles now in my F10 and by ensuring I've always got clean hands before driving I've managed I think quite well to retain pretty much the matt effect of the wheel. I've also used the BMW branded leather cleaner on a couple of occasions and a wipe with a damp cloth on a few others.

just wondering what (if) other do to keep that new matt finish as the miles pile on.

d4springer · 11-02-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

A bit OCD admittedly! but I like to keep the matt effect of the steering wheel.
I've covered a mere 20000 miles now in my F10 and by ensuring I've always got clean hands before driving I've managed I think quite well to retain pretty much the matt effect of the wheel. I've also used the BMW branded leather cleaner on a couple of occasions and a wipe with a damp cloth on a few others.

just wondering what (if) other do to keep that new matt finish as the miles pile on.

Zaino Z9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner, about £10 to £15 quid off Amazon. I was using Dr Leather but I found it was slightly shiny and like you I like that matt leather look! Just apply sparingly and wipe off with a microfibre cloth, leaves the leather on the wheel (and seats) looking nice and matt. I'm an F30 driver by the way but I have M Sport so probably same wheel as yours?

AP · 11-02-2015, 03:18 PM

thanks,
put on my Christmas list!

AP · 11-25-2015, 08:09 AM

Got this early and just tried it and it looks good.

remmib · 11-25-2015, 09:28 AM

I'm at about 28000 km or 18000 miles and mine still looks matt. The only cleaner I've done is quick interior detailer.

gIzzE · 12-19-2015, 07:55 AM

Engine degreaser mixed 2:1 with water.

The shine is dead skin and grease off your hands building up in layers over the top of the leather. You just need to get it off.

AP · 12-19-2015, 01:35 PM

yes trick seems to be to just keep it and clean and not let anything build up.

I've seen cars with slightly higher mileages or even very high mileages and they have very shiny steering wheels.

Mine is still as matt as the centre part of the wheel at the moment, I am careful though (OCD....) to ensure I have clean hands when driving the car.

Piers · 12-20-2015, 01:11 PM

30k miles here, never detailed and it looks perfect. I must have clean hands naturally

The Beast · 12-21-2015, 10:37 AM

I used to have an office job and therefore hands/clothes were always clean, therefore never had this issue with previous cars.

Now I have my own property development/construction company unfortunately the F10 steering is quite shiny, as I sometimes have to use the car when i'm not as clean as I would like to be!

Tried getting my local valet shop to clean it when I took it for a wash and wax but they didn't really shift it... Hesitant of trying the engine degreaser idea, wouldn't this be too aggressive for the leather?

AP · 12-21-2015, 11:06 AM

try the zaino z9 cleaner suggested earlier. looks good to me. easily got from amazon.

11-02-2015, 02:51 PM	#1
AP Major General 2777 Rep 5,091 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Retaining matt finish on steering wheel A bit OCD admittedly! but I like to keep the matt effect of the steering wheel. I've covered a mere 20000 miles now in my F10 and by ensuring I've always got clean hands before driving I've managed I think quite well to retain pretty much the matt effect of the wheel. I've also used the BMW branded leather cleaner on a couple of occasions and a wipe with a damp cloth on a few others. just wondering what (if) other do to keep that new matt finish as the miles pile on.
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11-25-2015, 08:09 AM	#4
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11-25-2015, 09:28 AM	#5
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I'm at about 28000 km or 18000 miles and mine still looks matt. The only cleaner I've done is quick interior detailer. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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12-19-2015, 07:55 AM	#6
gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Engine degreaser mixed 2:1 with water. The shine is dead skin and grease off your hands building up in layers over the top of the leather. You just need to get it off.
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12-19-2015, 01:35 PM	#7
AP Major General 2777 Rep 5,091 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	yes trick seems to be to just keep it and clean and not let anything build up. I've seen cars with slightly higher mileages or even very high mileages and they have very shiny steering wheels. Mine is still as matt as the centre part of the wheel at the moment, I am careful though (OCD....) to ensure I have clean hands when driving the car.
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12-20-2015, 01:11 PM	#8
Piers Captain 36 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2017 F10 535d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	30k miles here, never detailed and it looks perfect. I must have clean hands naturally __________________ 2017 F10 535d MSport Auto - Mineral Grey - Oyster leather - 19" 351M's - Pro Media - Enhanced bluetooth - MSport rear spoiler - Sun protection glass - Harman Kardon Hifi - Multi Function Display - Ambient Lighting - Folding mirrors - Sunroof - LED adaptive headlights
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12-21-2015, 10:37 AM	#9
The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	I used to have an office job and therefore hands/clothes were always clean, therefore never had this issue with previous cars. Now I have my own property development/construction company unfortunately the F10 steering is quite shiny, as I sometimes have to use the car when i'm not as clean as I would like to be! Tried getting my local valet shop to clean it when I took it for a wash and wax but they didn't really shift it... Hesitant of trying the engine degreaser idea, wouldn't this be too aggressive for the leather? __________________ Current: VW Transporter Sportline, F48 X1 20i M Sport. Previous: F10 530d M Sport, W176 A200 CDI AMG Evolution, E70 X5 3.0 SD M Sport, F20 120d M Sport, E81 120d M Sport, E46 325i M Sport, E46 318ci & Many Others...
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12-21-2015, 11:06 AM	#10
AP Major General 2777 Rep 5,091 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	try the zaino z9 cleaner suggested earlier. looks good to me. easily got from amazon.
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