Help! Sweaty hands ruin steering wheel leather!

[Supersport67]

My hands sweat quite a bit and it ruins the leather of my steering wheels. I own `05 Subaru STi and just bought a VW GTI. The Subaru wheel is shot and i would like to keep the GTI steering wheel looking nice.

Any tips or products that may prevent this from happening on my new car?

thanks!

[Ronkh]

Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating

[wdmaccord]

I`d clean it once a month with a vent brush and leather cleaner. I don`t put anything on my wheel dressing/protectant wise...just doesn`t seem safe to me.

[JSFM35X]

Driving gloves !

[Supersport67]

anyone have experience with Wheelskins? Wheelskins Cover (One Color)|Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover by Wheelskins

[Jesse@Autopia]

anyone have experience with Wheelskins? Wheelskins Cover (One Color)|Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover by Wheelskins

Yes I had one on my 1999 Land Rover, it fits perfectly, takes some time to install, but it is definitely worth it. I would get it in black, I had a dark brown/black two tone and the color peeled off from where I put my hand on the brown color and it never peeled off the black. Also its very durable.

[SF Space Grey]

Never used it myself, so take it with a grain of salt, but what about something like Leather Dr.`s protectant in the "draggy feel" variety? It`s supposed to protect the leather while increasing grip... might be good for something like a steering wheel and make it easier to clean. I`ve used the "buttery feel" one, which is good for seats but too slippery for a wheel of course.

[MikeSA]

I`ve been using Connolly Hide Food Leather Conditioner on my BMW steering wheel. Keeps the leather in great condition.

[CDot]

Driving gloves !

To the OP: If your hands are that sweaty, ^^^this is a good suggestion.

I would also advise using a good leather cleaner/protectant. I`m currently using Leather Masters Protection Cream on my steering wheel. It leaves a nice matte finish and feel