Don't use any type of dressing of your Steering wheel or controls, common sense should tell people not to do it but as a warning, Don't Do It.
Yes yes! Long ago I used Windex on my steering wheel. Ruined the wheel for that grip/slide you need to do in precise steering. I have used baby-wipes to clean the "hand" surfaces, mostly the steering wheel and gear shift knob. The wipes do get the accumulated dirt off, but don't seem to affect that special feel too much.
Don't use any type of dressing of your Steering wheel or controls, common sense should tell people not to do it but as a warning, Don't Do It.
Yes yes! Long ago I used Windex on my steering wheel. Ruined the wheel for that grip/slide you need to do in precise steering. I have used baby-wipes to clean the "hand" surfaces, mostly the steering wheel and gear shift knob. The wipes do get the accumulated dirt off, but don't seem to affect that special feel too much.
The SprayAway glass cleaner I mentioned is outstanding for steering wheel cleaning. I actually like the way it feels after cleaning it with that particular product. No greasy or slick feeling and it has just the right amount of tack to it.
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I don't have all the experience as many of our veterans do so I can't always add wisdom to many of the questions and conversations on here.
However, with 20+ years in vehicle repair and restoration, the one thing I do know about is how to make a vehicle look and smell nice. So here's a few items and tips to keep our mobile homes looking good and standing tall.
1. SprayAway glass cleaner. It's $2.89 a can at Walmart and is the best glass cleaner I've ever used. It also works to clean all your plastic items and get the grime off the switches, steering wheel and door panels. It also has a clean scent that isn't offensive to the nose.
2. Resolve carpet and upholstery cleaner for the fabrics in the cabin area. It might take a couple rounds for heavy stains but with a little elbow grease, it will get the fabrics looking better in no time.
3. Meguiars interior cleaner and dressing. It's around $6 or 7 at most places and cleans very well while helping condition the plastic surfaces. It doesn't leave an oily residue that attracts dust nor does it leave a super shiny finish but more of the natural sheen when the parts were new. Don't use any type of dressing of your Steering wheel or controls, common sense should tell people not to do it but as a warning, Don't Do It.
4. Blue Magic paste for the aluminum wheels. You can get it from Amazon for $10 - $12 or $15 at the truck stops. Use a small amount on a lightly damp sponge just like you would with a wax. Let it haze over, buff with an old t shirt to remove most of the residue and polish with a micro fiber towel. You can do a quick once over on all 6 rims in about 45 minutes or take a bit more time, about an hour or so to really get them to shine. Depending on weather and where you run, the shine holds up for about 4 weeks, so 30 minutes a month for SHINE!!!!!
So you see, for about $50 you can have everything to keep your home on wheels looking good and you'll feel better being in it. Did I mention it makes you less of a target for law enforcement? Plus, a clean vehicle is a happy vehicle.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. This is about the only time I get to add my experience and knowledge to help the cause.