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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    The leather is Semi Aniline according to specs. I honestly think the problem was in the cleaner as may have removed manufacturer coating because unless I don’t see why the driver seat turns squeaky and tacky after few weeks when the product is worn off. So what do you use now if any? I did...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    It seems now after almost four weeks of application of CG products my driver seat is more tacky and the leather squeaks when I move around, I will Wait few more weeks before applying the LM kit to the seat and steering. Is 50% IPA solution also safe to be applied to the seat to remove any...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    So in search of right method to fix the steering I called an online store who offers professional leather products including leather master and some others and asked for the right approach to treat the steering wheel. The response was as below: 1. Use 50% IPA and water and wipe tacky areas...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    OK, I did not test the LM package on the steering yet but made a discovery. The CG cleaner solution basically have dissolved the glue on the steering wheel seem (Picture) and whenever I touch the stitches and the seem it sticks to my hand and then smears on the other parts of the steering. The...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    So I should apply all three steps including the Vital? I saw obsessed garage was applying this to his Porsche. I also bought the strong cleaner bottle, but I am not sure if I want to start with that first. Long video alert: YouTube
  6. K

    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    Cool, Thanks for the share. I actually realized this fact after mine was screwed up.
  7. K

    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    Bob, I bought this package from Amazon and came with a third bottle that supposed to be applied after soft cleaner and wait 1 hour and then apply the protectant. What do you think?
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    I did call them, they basically denied that they ever heard anything like it. Yea I am on my own with a $60K+ car that is ruined with some mediocre product. I should have not trusted their ads and demo youtube video, should have known better.:(
  9. K

    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    I am not sure what caused this, it could have been cleaner that have dissolved some top layer on the steering and conditioner may have smeared the gue all over it. yes you may have not came across one but unfortunately it happened to me and I would do anything to remediate it. as far as...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    Yes I followed the direction. Sprayed the cleaner bottle to soft MF towel and gently rubbed the steering, then applied small amount of the conditioner cream to the supplied microfiber applicator pad and applied to the steering then lightly and carefully buffed of the excess till it was dry...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    The kit says don't apply to aniline leather, I am not sure mine is semi-aniline also on the steering, however the other day when I went to dealer the regular none semi-aniline infinities had rougher finished steering wheels. OEM wheel is around $1,500. the Wheelskins may be an option. Thanks...
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    Chemical Guys Leather Ruined my steering

    I used chemical guys leather cleaner and conditioner solution on my brand new Infiniti for the second time in 4 months to "Protect" the leather and I wish I knew! On the first application few months back did leave some streaking that was wiped away by normal daily use and left actually some...
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    Interesting article, even though it is applicable to most of leather interiors, however I don't think these rules are applicable to Aniline leather. I also would not feel comfortable to use tire dressing on my leather. In my case the seats are Semi-Aniline which still has coating and I wished...
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    The first two are not leather cleaners, the 303, I heard good things about it but not sure how it will work on steering. This is the correct one for leather: 303 Automotive Leather 3 in 1 Complete Care
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    Tacky Steering Wheel

    I know this is an old post, buy t I have similar issue on a leather wrapped Infiniti steering wheel. Is two bucket method with vinegar safe for letter wrapped wheels?
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    It says the product is discounted. I cleaned the steering with soap and also Lexol cleaner and still have sticky feel, did not put any conditioner or coating on it, shall I apply anything? At this point I am desperate as my car is only three months old and the steering feels so yucky!
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    The steering still feels sticky even though I wiped it with water damped microfiber. Shall I use the suggested cleaner or something like ONR to get rid of sticky feel? I have ONR available but need to order the kit, however certainly don’t want to make it worst than what it is.
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    The kit has cleaner and cream conditioner, shouldn’t I avoid any cream conditioner at all?
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    Thanks Bob, I wiped the excess streaks with dry microfiber towel and it looks uniform now, however I have a bottle of ONR on order. Is it a good idea to wipe the seats down with ONR just to be safe?
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    Semi-Aniline Leather seat treatment

    I found this thread, have I screwed up my leather by using conditioner?! :help: Caring for semi aniline leather
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