How do Wash Your Steering Wheel ?

[anthonyc4242]

Just over 2,000 mi my 2024 M240i and I'm loving it. I want to keep my steering wheel looking fresh and maintain that factory matte finish.

What’s the best way to clean it without making it shiny or damaging the material?

[DocL]

Get some Sonax on Amazon and follow the directions. I use it on my alcantara steering wheel and it looks great.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by DocL

Get some Sonax on Amazon and follow the directions. I use it on my alcantara steering wheel and it looks great.

Used this on all my alcantara wheels and it's pretty great.

[BMWCCA1]

Diluted Woolite and a soft brush works for me. Amazing how much dirt collects there.

For those of you using lots of hand-cream or sun-tan lotion—you may want to find something stronger!

[anthonyc4242]

Originally Posted by DocL

Get some Sonax on Amazon and follow the directions. I use it on my alcantara steering wheel and it looks great.

Do you guys use Zainos ? I just used some on my wheel - came out /ok/ w/o shine.

[Nettles]

Sonax leather foam for over a decade. I've turned many on to this

[Car-Addicted]

Sonax alcantara cleaner and Adam's Mini Cockpit Brush works for me.
the brush is perfect for gentle scrub.

[DocL]

Originally Posted by anthonyc4242

Do you guys use Zainos ? I just used some on my wheel - came out /ok/ w/o shine.

Zaino....I haven't heard that name in 15 years. I used their paint products when they first came out. I was told on many occasions that my NSX looked like a shiney Red jellybean. I loved the smell of it too.

[BMWCCA1]

Not clear that the OP's steering wheel is Alcantara.

[RugbyBro]

Chemical guys leather cleaner + detail brush (or some other soft brush). Spray, agitate, wipe away with a micro fiber towel. Will maintain and bring back that matte look. No conditioners - car leather is finished/sealed so that stuff will just sit on the surface.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

Not clear that the OP's steering wheel is Alcantara.

I'm assuming leather since he didn't say anything about alcantara...not sure why so many people are responding with alcantara care lol

[50shadesofhockenheim]

water and microfiber, nothing else

[shimmy23]

another sonax alcantara cleaner user here!

[Hagasan41]

I use Swissvax leather Forte and Colourlock Shield. They have a foaming cleaner as well, but I prefer the Swissvax version.

Good idea to start upkeep and maintenance now. I just refinished the wheel on the daily with 58k and couldn’t be happier with the results. Looks and feels and feels new.

[anthonyc4242]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I'm assuming leather since he didn't say anything about alcantara...not sure why so many people are responding with alcantara care lol

The wheel is leather my b

[DocL]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I'm assuming leather since he didn't say anything about alcantara...not sure why so many people are responding with alcantara care lol

Because you can still use it on leather too.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DocL

Because you can still use it on leather too.

You use Sonax Alcantara cleaner to clean your leather steering wheel?

[DocL]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

You use Sonax Alcantara cleaner to clean your leather steering wheel?

Considering my steering wheel is leather and alcantara, yes. I even clean my seats with it too.

From the Sonax website:

"SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner is a brand new formulation developed especially for vehicles with Alcantara seats and accessories. Dirty & matted Alcantara will be brought back to it�s original vibrant colors and soft, suede feel. SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner is also safe and effective on carpets, textiles & standard upholstered seating and interior surfaces."

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DocL

Considering my steering wheel is leather and alcantara, yes. I even clean my seats with it too.

From the Sonax website:

"SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner is a brand new formulation developed especially for vehicles with Alcantara seats and accessories. Dirty & matted Alcantara will be brought back to it�s original vibrant colors and soft, suede feel. SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner is also safe and effective on carpets, textiles & standard upholstered seating and interior surfaces."

Interesting. I've always used a separate leather cleaner on the leather portion, and Sonax on the alcantara areas. I guess if it works, it works!

[DocL]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Interesting. I've always used a separate leather cleaner on the leather portion, and Sonax on the alcantara areas. I guess if it works, it works!

It also works great getting my hair gel off of the headrest.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DocL

It also works great getting my hair gel off of the headrest.

LOL it's the WD-40 of cleaning products.

[BMWCCA1]

Originally Posted by DocL

It also works great getting my hair gel off of the headrest.

I thought hair gel was supposed to go on your hair?