Cleaning M3 Performance Steering Wheel Material

BPMSport · 07-23-2013, 11:21 PM

Hi guys..

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I searched and didn't come up with anything concrete.

I have the Performance steering wheel and notice that the left side is wearing a little bit. What is the best way to clean/wash the wheel? Do I just use water and a microfiber, or there is a better way to bring the freshness back to it?

Thanks for any suggestions.

rjd598 · 07-24-2013, 12:35 AM

Warm water and a microfiber is your best bet. There are dedicated alcantara cleaners however and I think leather masters makes one.

uplusd · 07-24-2013, 12:55 AM

Water and microfiber

Genro757 · 07-24-2013, 04:46 AM

When I had the Electronic Perf wheel (V1)....I used the BMW branded alcantara cleaner and a cloth diaper...foam on...wipe off. Heavily soiled parts of the wheel I would spray with the cleaner and use a stiff toothbrush to agitate then wipe off with a cloth diaper. I would use a microfiber to pay dry the alcantara when I was done.

///M Power-Belgium · 07-24-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Hi guys..

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I searched and didn't come up with anything concrete.

I have the Performance steering wheel and notice that the left side is wearing a little bit. What is the best way to clean/wash the wheel? Do I just use water and a microfiber, or there is a better way to bring the freshness back to it?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Mike,this will do the job,and it will bring the freshness back to it

GOLFFRR · 07-24-2013, 07:48 AM

^^+1 BMW cleaner is the way to go

_M3 · 07-24-2013, 09:50 AM

Tooth brush

C-M2 · 07-24-2013, 11:17 AM

Mike, use this: I've been using this for years and so far it hasn't let me down. http://www.detailersdomain.com/Leath...ara_p_213.html

I lather it in with a extra soft bristle toothbrush. Wipe down with clean microfiber.

03///m3 · 07-24-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Mike,this will do the job,and it will bring the freshness back to it

Anyone know where i can purchase this online? I can't seem to locate it at bmwpartspros.com or getbmwparts.com.

I can only find - http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

getBMWparts · 07-24-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 03///m3

Anyone know where i can purchase this online? I can't seem to locate it at bmwpartspros.com or getbmwparts.com.

I can only find - http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Unfortunately, a part # exists for this product - but it cannot be ordered by US BMW dealerships at this point.

chris s · 07-24-2013, 12:52 PM

I used auto finesse fabric cleaner and a towel, not an MF. It worked perfectly and looked like new afterwards. That DIY video is pretty good.

kmarei · 08-18-2013, 09:26 PM

I had mine for about 2 years
Used a suede brush with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
Spray on one area, then brush it
Dissolves the oils from your hand, and also kills any smell from the sweat

fastmike · 08-18-2013, 09:55 PM

Checkout this video from AMMONYC he uses a Veyron as a demo vehicle:

http://youtu.be/wROwSj7OJGg

and read this article from TOGWT on autopia:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ml#post1455020

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