New Honda with leather

[simiglen]

I just bought a new Honda with a leather interior and want the right product to protect it. My last cars steering wheel felt like i rubbed off the leather on the top of the wheel. I want to stop that on this car.

What is the best protectant I can use to help nourish the leather and protect it from UV etc...

Thank in advance for the help.

[The Guz]

Re: New Honda with leather

You have a few options for leather. I do recommend at least giving the leather a good deep cleaning once or twice a year.

This comes with everything needed

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g3800-gold-class%E2%84%A2-leather-sealer-treatment/#TmsyvHiqqCXP3j2M.97

If you need more cleaner you can use the leather cleaner from the Gold Class line linked below.

You also have this option

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g18516-gold-class-leather-vinyl-cleaner/#2DsS3ByllLrfX3QT.97

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g18616-gold-class-leather-conditioner/#5PtFH0ALp8u5SGlZ.97

Another option is this

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g18905-ultimate-leather-balm/#3ayEGiKlSM12mIzQ.97

Out of all of these the Gold Class Leather Sealer kit will last the longest and be the most durable.

Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer makes a great maintenance product in between reapplication. I would recommend this weekly to keep the steering wheel clean.

[Mr. Slick]

Re: New Honda with leather

Leather cleaner and conditioner every 4-6 months or when it's dirty or stuff spilled use a leather cleaner then conditioner.

[jfelbab]

Re: New Honda with leather

A leather steering wheel cover gets a lot of abuse. First, it gets a lot of oils transferred from your hands. Second, the oils attract and hold dirt and dust. Third there is a lot of friction and rubbing etc, as your drive and any dirt and dust on the wheel will act as an abrasive to the leather coating.

To combat these issues, it is important to keep the leather covering clean and dry. I do a weekly cleaning with a gentle cleaning solution (QID works great). I don't rub too aggressively as I don't want to diminish the leather topcoat. I use a white cotton towel to see if any soiling is being removed. I don't use any strong cleaning chemicals, nor do I use an oily conditioner for protection, instead I use a water-based fluorocarbon protector. This leaves the leather smooth and dry and not slippery.