Cleaning a leather steering wheel: why that greasy shine has two causes
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Today's focus: a shiny steering wheel is either skin oils or worn grain, and only the first one comes off. To the leather cleaners
From the blog: a taped-off test patch shows within minutes whether cleaning the wheel is still worth it. Read the wheel guide
From Thursday: it turns wet, so the protection has to go on first for the water to run off instead of clinging. Go to paint sealants
Today: at 33 degrees every product dries on the paint, so work in the shade or early in the morning. Go to car washing
Best seller: the Koch-Chemie Green Star „Gs“ covers four dilutions from 1:5 to 1:50, replacing four separate products. Go to Green Star
New on the shelf: the INNOVACAR Micron microfibre range covers drying, polishing and interior with dedicated cloths. See new arrivals
Direct advice: send us a photo of your steering wheel and we will tell you whether cleaning is enough or a colour system is needed. Start a chat
Digital advice: the Shopping Assistant asks about your car and the problem, then suggests matching products. Open the assistant
Customer support: order status, shipping and returns are in the help centre, available around the clock. Go to help centre
Buyer protection: every order runs through Trusted Shops, and the reviews there are verified and independent. Read reviews
For professionals: with Detailing1 PRO you buy at trade and reseller conditions. Learn more
Before and after: on Instagram we show today what summer heat does to car leather. Follow us
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