well what are you cleaning it with?

 

Good question! Magic Eraser last time since I hadn't cleaned it in like a year...but usually Armor All Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner (not the godawful protectant, don't worry) along with the rest of the interior. When I first got the car in 2014 I did a quick wipedown and conditioned it, and even then it got real sticky.

 

clean it with water and a microfiber cloth

 

I've used Lexol before, and it sucks IMO. Get prestine clean from leatherique... it works really well and doesn't get too tacky.

I never used their cleaner, however Furniture Clinic has better products than Leatherique

https://www.furnitureclinic.com/Leather_Ultra_Clean.php

 

Sweet, thanks! I've never heard of Furniture Clinic before. Looks promising.

 

Use the magic eraser VERY rarely! it's lightly sanding off a layer and heavily degreasing so the oils get stripped off the leather and wears it down super quick. Water and a microfiber is the safest, maybe dilute some leather cleaner and that's all. Putting leather conditioner on will just make it worse, i've been through all this haha

 

I've used Griot's Garage's Interior Cleaner to good effect (it's a degreaser and tends to not leave any residue).

If it wasn't too tacky, after, I use their leather care spray (not the thick stuff) and apply lightly for protection. If it was tacky, I leave it alone until the next cleaning.

 

I used to work as a detailer and usually a sticky wheel was a sign that there was a build up of crud? (for lack of a better word) on the wheel still. It can be very hard to clean off but with persistence and some elbow grease it usually will come off. This is by no way saying you have a dirty car. Over time the oils in you hands along with dead skin (gross) build up on the wheel. I cant remember the product we used to use but it was a leather safe degreaser. Even using this it was hard to remove it. When you clean it lightly or rough it up it becomes sticky. You may notice this on humid days too. Another example of this is if you have ever seen a wood stair railing that looks discolored and black. Same stuff on there. Oil and dead skin from hands. The two BMW's I have owned haven't had the leather wear off on them so I cant say weather or not its gets sticky as it wears. Usually worn leather will also be discolored. If there isn't any major discoloring my guess is that there's just a buildup on your wheel. Sorry for the long winded explanation but hopefully this helps

 

I have this same problem, except I use the chemical guys leather conditioner and still feels sticky afterwards

 

I would highly recommend using redline goods. You can get a nappa leather rewrap for 169. It'll give you 10% off for ordering over $150 and another 10% if you idle at checkout for a while

 

My door cards are doing this as well, in specific spots where people rested their arm out the window smoking. I try cleaning the grime off, and they turn sticky for a weeks. subed to see what you find works the best. Looks like a couple promising suggestions.

 

I do a bit of detailing in Las Vegas and the best solution for me was to use some of meguiars D14901. It can be had for 28.99 on amazon for a full gallon. Dilute it 50/50 with water and your set safe for the whole interior(except glass which the best is 50/50 water and alcohol. On the sticky parts let it settle and lightly wipe away all excess product. Strong degreasers have a high ph level that only makes stuff more sticky.

 

Stop jizzing on steering wheel

 

Fix your leaky hose, and already want to blow it on everything. Let that sucker rest and recuperate! :rofl:

 

I just installed a "wheelskins.com" leather cover. It's a little costly $65, but looks better than nothing. I bought a two tone color gray/black. Wished I would have bought a ALL BLACK......matches the original better.