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Hi all

I noticed a large scratch in my leather steering wheel, and it looks like whatever has scratched it has jumped multiple times and gouged it as it went along. It’s quite light, it has flaps where the gouge marks are. Has anyone tried any products or used a company that you can recommend?

Looks like it’s been caused by either jewellery or a zip / metal studs on clothing.

For light damage and scratches, something that’s cheap and easy you could try that you’ve probably got in the home is to use some wax shoe polish that’s a close match to the colour of the leather on the steering wheel. Rub the wax into the scuff marks and buff it off. It won’t make the marks disappear completely, but it’ll help to disguise them so they’re not really noticeable.

Another option would be to buy something like a leather restoration and repair kit or a specific leather steering wheel repair kit. I’ve never used these products so can’t vouch for how good they are, but they’re not too expensive (some are around £20.00) So haven’t cost a fortune if they’re not particularly good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-STEERI ... KP7Z2?th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Furniture-Clin ... 1198&psc=1

Hi,

Have a look at the attached link.

https://itstillruns.com/remove-scratche ... 56845.html

Good luck

SRGTD - I’ve purchased the amazon steering wheel repair kit, I’ll post pictures after the fix!

Thanks

Good luck with the repair - hope it goes well. Look forward to seeing pictures of the results!

Just applied the product! It’s drying!

It looks good. It looks to have disguised / repaired the scuff marks really well.

Hope it works. I've got the same problem but on the opposite side of the wheel on the top edge, more visible. Suspect it's an imprint from a zip maybe a coat but can't remember when it happened. Might leave it and see if the wheel wears out anywhere else, not the most durable leather coating. Then buy one of those ebay covers https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253468732918