steering wheel leather freshen up/repair

[oznewbie]

Morning guys.

Just a quick couple of questions for anyone who may be able to help.

The steering wheel on the GTI has a 'rough spot' at the 2 o'clock position on the rear of the steering wheel.

How should i go about starting to fix this? (preferably without removing the steering wheel).

Im thinking some sort of emery paper? wet and dry? shoe polish or leather dye? or just a leather repair kit after some gentle wet sanding?

Many thanks.

also ... whilst on the subject of leather. I would like to purchase a nice leather clean/protect kit. any recommendations? how often should this be done?

Thanks again.

[Hillbilly]

Perhaps if you specify a more precise location in your profile than just Australia someone may be able to help you. No good recommending someone in Brisbane if you live in Perth, is it.

Meguires, Monthly

[Darkhorse Developments]

Could always upgrade to a newer wheel.

[oznewbie]

Sorry. Thought brisbane would have shown up. Il get that changed

New wheel isnt an option for me. Its not too bad, just needs a freshen up

[Hillbilly]

I had a Landcruiser wheel that had got tatty and a Vinyl repairer fixed it for me when I was selling the vehicle. Was an old fellow from Capalaba who came over to Logan to do it for me.

Cant remember his name as it was 5 years ago but yellow pages may help.

He has a son who has a similar business on the Sunshine Coast so if you contact him he may be able to give you a contact number.

I think it might have been Uticolor up the coast

Sorry but you should be able to find him as I got hold of him a year or so later via the son but havent kept the number.

Didnt cost a lot and looked good.

[brad]

I had a similar rough spot in a similar position.

Wiping all the dirt & crap off with microfibre cloth & mild detergent mixture followed by some Oroton leather restorer seemed to mask 90% of mine. I think any leather rejuvinator / restorer would do the job - Oroton was what we had in the cupboard for the wife's handbags.