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Hey guys, I Bought a certified pre owned car this week and there was a tiny mark on the steering wheel leather so I (stupidly) used an armor all wipe to just quickly wipe it off and next thing I know, this entire section of the steering wheel looks discolored and blotchy. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I’m guessing dealerships use some leather dye or something to make the black leather look darker?
First pic is with flash and second is without.
Also, I’ve tried to remove this hunk that was stuck inside the center console and it is absolutely not coming off. I’ve used goo gone and tuff stuff. Also, I’ve tried prying our the square felt piece in the middle but it’s not coming out. Does anyone know how to remove it or if I can just replace the felt piece? I feel like it’s glued on.
Honestly, I'd go back to the dealership and just tell them the wheel was like that and see if they are willing to re-dye and coat it for you. Also, never use ArmorAll in the future. Whenever you want to clean or protect your leather, get a product like Leatherique. As for the chunk of whatever that is, I'd say you've used about all there is outside of getting it replace or just living with it. I'd wait for others to chime in on that, but you could also present that to the dealership. Most of the time they will right the wrongs within a few weeks of the purchase, but that's just what I'd do. Best of luck.
Try 303 Aerospace Protectant on the steering wheel. That just looks like wear, but the 303 should make it a lot less noticeable, and it will help to protect against further damage. 303 also works great on the dash and all of the hard plastic interior parts.
I wouldn't use anything on the steering wheel that might leave it slippery. Test whatever product you decide to use in an inconspicuous spot first. I'd use a leather Protection product.
Does that console look like a phone battery overheated or burned?
I wouldn't use anything on the steering wheel that might leave it slippery. Test whatever product you decide to use in an inconspicuous spot first. I'd use a leather Protection product.
Does that console look like a phone battery overheated or burned?
You're right, 303 will leave the steering wheel feeling more slippery than usual right after you apply it. I guess I'm just used to it because of the way I hold the wheel and make turns.
Dying a steering wheel is a bad idea to begin with. Stuff usually just does not last. Becomes tacky and wears off pretty quick.
Had a Toyota dealer dye the steering wheel, center arm rest, and shift **** on our 2000 Avalon about a decade ago and that crap just came off after a month. On a hot sunny day it stuck to your hands and got everywhere.
Well known dealer tactic. Spruce up a used car just before the sale. They don't care about the consequences after the sale.
09-09-18, 05:53 PM
Do dealerships dye leather surfaces?
