Sticky Steering Wheel, Cleaning Tips

[Leroy819]

Any time spent on PornHub before driving your Z?

Before? No. During? Maybe.

I'm surprised to see people say they use steering wheel covers. The wheel already feels on the bigger side of things compared to other cars I've driven.

 

[50thZ]

Before? No. During? Maybe.

I'm surprised to see people say they use steering wheel covers. The wheel already feels on the bigger side of things compared to other cars I've driven.

This is true,however keep the steering wheel looking new,in case you sell.

 

[Leroy819]

This is true,however keep the steering wheel looking new,in case you sell.

I haven't seen any steering wheel covers that would fit tight enough to actually look and feel good.

These days Im just keeping my hands as dry as possible and blasting the AC vents at my hands. Seems to be working. I really hope the shifter doesn't start peeling like I've seen on some posts. If it does I will get a different shift knob.

 

[HarryBo]

https://diysteeringwheel.com/products/nissan-z-2023-2024

 

[Leroy819]

https://diysteeringwheel.com/products/nissan-z-2023-2024

Those do look good. I don't think I'm ambitious enough to sew my own cover though. I'm worried it would end up too thick or not fit 100% and have a little flap of material in the corners. If anybody has installed one I would love to see it.

The custom flat bottomed wheels I have seen people post are expensive but look amazing.

 

[Kludos]

My detailer recommends using a damp true sheepskin leather chamois on all the interior surfaces, with no sprays or treatments.. I've done this on all my cars for a while now and they all look fresh as.

 

[takemorepills]

My detailer recommends using a damp true sheepskin leather chamois on all the interior surfaces, with no sprays or treatments.. I've done this on all my cars for a while now and they all look fresh as.

Your detailer is right. Modern vehicle interior surfaces don't need random chemicals put on them. There's a small chance that certain chemicals can cause damage over time, and since the early 2000's vehicle interiors have been known to develop sticky and/or cracking on soft touch plastics.

Personally, I get a bucket of warm water and add a tiny bit of regular dish soap to clean the interior of my vehicles. Works on every surface without worrying about chemical compatibility.

 

[FSUZ33]

The days of slathering your dash/interior with products and ending up looking (and feeling) like it’s coated with Vaseline are way over, thank God.

 

[HarryBo]

Those do look good. I don't think I'm ambitious enough to sew my own cover though. I'm worried it would end up too thick or not fit 100% and have a little flap of material in the corners. If anybody has installed one I would love to see it.

The custom flat bottomed wheels I have seen people post are expensive but look amazing.

Agreed. Though it is always good to know what options are out there.