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I'll be getting my new A4 Allroad TFSi in December and something that was a problem on my present car ( A4 B7 avant 3.0tdi) was the steering wheel leather.

The sides of the leather showed micro splits that you can feel when driving - not caused by rings/watches etc as I don't wear them. For the leather interior I always used Autoglym leather cleaner followed by leather protector cream (or whatever it is called) and never had an issue. For the wheel I only ever used the leather cleaner from time to time - I heard that you should not apply the cream on the wheel leather.

The car lives in sunny part of France so clearly the sun is more of a factor than a UK car but saying that the interior seats have never suffered any serious wear.

So just wondering how everyone looks after (or not) the car steering wheel leather. I would prefer to have no issues with the new car.

Thanks in advance.
 
Thanks for that info. Swissvax certainly have a large gamme of products. At £36 I'll wait and see if anybody else has input on the question before adding this product to my Christmas shopping basket.
 
I'm a total donkey, I clicked on the swissvax link and missed the Amazon price....
 
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scotty76 said:
As I said £18 on amazon.
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france71 said:
I'm a total donkey, I clicked on the swissvax link and missed the Amazon price....
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What Amazon price???

Amazon
 
Buy yourself some valet pro leather soap, plus the Swissvax leather brush, cheap at around £20 deliverd from ultimate finish or any other site that sells it
 
scotty76 said:
Err the bit where I said :D For the avoidance of further doubt it's here:

Amazon product

(if you have AdBlockers turned on you won't see the link which might be the issue)
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I have this kit but it's not really for the leather on the steering wheel as would make it a bit slippery, ideal for the seats
 
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jassyo06 said:
I have this kit but it's not really for the leather on the steering wheel as would make it a bit slippery, ideal for the seats
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Is it a replacement for the likes of Gliptone leather conditioner and cleaner, or more of a protective layer before they are needed?
 
S32B said:
Is it a replacement for the likes of Gliptone leather conditioner and cleaner, or more of a protective layer before they are needed?
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It's a protector of the leather but what's really good about it is.
1.its ease of use, apply and let it dry no buffing etc
2.The finish it leaves, as new
 
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jassyo06 said:
It's a protector of the leather but what's really good about it is.
1.its ease of use, apply and let it dry no buffing etc
2.The finish it leaves, as new
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OK thanks may invest, prevention is better than cure as they say :)

*Edit* Just looking on Amazon, half the price on there!!! Is it genuine???
 
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S32B said:
OK thanks may invest, prevention is better than cure as they say :)

*Edit* Just looking on Amazon, half the price on there!!! Is it genuine???
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It seems so mate,l paid £31 + vat from ultimate finish,you'll love it especially at that price but saying that l probably got it for less with discount and free delivery, but still far more than whats advertised on Amazon,grab whilst you can and report back
 
jassyo06 said:
It seems so mate,l paid £31 + vat from ultimate finish,you'll love it especially at that price but saying that l probably got it for less with discount and free delivery, but still far more than whats advertised on Amazon,grab whilst you can and report back
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I still have a load of Gliptone stuff left...or would it be a case of using:

1) Liquid leather GT12 intensive cleaner (obviously to clean)
2) Liquid leather GT11 leather conditioner (condition!!!)
3) Swissvax leather glaze (to protect)

????? :)
 
S32B said:
I still have a load of Gliptone stuff left...or would it be a case of using:

1) Liquid leather GT12 intensive cleaner (obviously to clean)
2) Liquid leather GT11 leather conditioner (condition!!!)
3) Swissvax leather glaze (to protect)

????? :)
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l use Valet Pro leather soap to clean then add the Swisswax glaze,l dont use any conditioner in conjunction with the glaze mate,l have never used leather conditioner on my seats,l like the ultra matt finish
 
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jassyo06 said:
l use Valet Pro leather soap to clean then add the Swisswax glaze,l dont use any conditioner in conjunction with the glaze mate,l have never used leather conditioner on my seats,l like the ultra matt finish
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Made an excuse, I can use what I have for the lounge sofa :p

Swis
 
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jassyo06 said:
It seems so mate,l paid £31 + vat from ultimate finish,you'll love it especially at that price but saying that l probably got it for less with discount and free delivery, but still far more than whats advertised on Amazon,grab whilst you can and report back
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Got it today, came in a bag with what looks like all the proper labels etc (at least the German labels say what you'd expect them to lol) and 2 sponges.

Almost got it all over the alcantara!!! I didn't expect it to be like milk, thought it would be a thick cream. Went on easy enough and dries evenly...wait to see now.

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Almost got it all over the alcantara!!! I didn't expect it to be like milk, thought it would be a thick cream. Went on easy enough and dries evenly...wait to see now.
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Ah yes, glad I watched the man in the video applying it otherwise I would have done the same. :D



One of the easiest products I've applied. Just need to see how it works out now.
 
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scotty76 said:
Ah yes, glad I watched the man in the video applying it otherwise I would have done the same. :D



One of the easiest products I've applied. Just need to see how it works out now.
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I was lucky, it fell on my pants not the seat!

lmao I've just looked down!!! think I need to change/wash them...it looks like another type of stain if anyone comes here to visit! :p

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I have no doubt that the Swissvax stuff is excellent as are all of their products I've ever used.

For leather I am a big fan of LTT leathercare products and their website is excellent. Judy at LTT is a regular contributor on Detailing Word on all matters leather.
 
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sixlargebeers said:
I have no doubt that the Swissvax stuff is excellent as are all of their products I've ever used.

For leather I am a big fan of LTT leathercare products and their website is excellent. Judy at LTT is a regular contributor on Detailing Word on all matters leather.
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Well........ Hellooooo stranger....lol personally l woudnt put swisswax leather glaze on the steering wheel.....l use something a good bit cheaper,but its almost finished mate so l will have a look at LTTs kit
 
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hi Jassy - yep it's been a while - just been lurking and enjoying your banter on here chum :)
 
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:tearsofjoy: all good with me Jassy - cheered up by your assessment that my lunar silver will survive better than black leather - will be applying my LTT auto maintain next weekend nonetheless !
 
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