allmightyASTON Posted yesterday at 03:27 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:27 PM Greetings, Have any BMW i8 owners experienced issues with their steering wheel becoming excessively glossy and slippery? I enquire because I have attempted to clean it with numerous leather cleaning agents, but to no effect. The leather appears to possess a glossy finish throughout. The former owner was a woman, leading me to presume that the surface was coated in hand cream; nonetheless, nothing seems to remove what appears to be present, rendering it increasingly hazardous to drive due to its slipperiness. Since 1975, I have had numerous vehicles, yet I have never encountered a steering wheel as slick as this one. Assistance would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1too Posted yesterday at 03:27 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:27 PM Utilise a steam cleaner to effectively penetrate the leather, which should eliminate most, if not all, contaminants. If this is unsuccessful, consider using a steering wheel cover, as leather steering wheels tend to get fairly slippery with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmightyASTON Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Thank you, however I have already utilised a steam cleaner, and it has not removed any stains. The vehicle was acquired two years ago with 15,000 miles and is currently eight years old, having been utilised infrequently. However, I am aware that the former owner was a sophisticated, older woman who likely used considerable amounts of hand lotion, which I suspect is the cause of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickoyster4 Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:28 PM Re-trimming would be a more economical and aesthetically pleasing alternative, superior to a slip-on cover, and may be executed independently if one possesses sewing skills. I re-trimmed my E90 wheel, which incurred a cost of £8 and required several hours, resulting in aching fingers due to the absence of a thimble. The outcome is an aesthetically pleasing wheel devoid of glossy leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmightyASTON Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM I had contemplated that; however, the i8 wheel features a metal insert at its centre, rendering this alternative unfeasible. By the way, the image is not of my steering wheel, but rather one from a new i8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickoyster4 Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM Indeed, that is considerably more intricate than a conventional wheel. It remains valuable to investigate trim companies, as they possess the necessary equipment and expertise to address the issue. Clearly beyond my capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickoyster4 Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:29 PM https://www.dclass.co.uk/bmw-i8-wheel-retrim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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