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Clean .....it was very dull also

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I used them on my last car and although the steering wheel was very clean.....it was very dull also.
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I used them on my last car and although the steering wheel was very clean.....it was very dull also.
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Clean magic eraser"

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Clean Magic Eraser" on my steering wheel and e brake handle.
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I used them on my last car and although the steering wheel was very clean.....it was very dull also.
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Clean magic eraser"

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Clean Magic Eraser" on my steering wheel and e brake handle.
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Not sure how, but it worked for me.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

In my gray interior '03 986 the gray hand brake handle has discolored. Any recommendations for improving it? I would rather not have to replace it just because the handle has discolored. Many thanks, Ron

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snap a photo and maybe we can suggest something, I know a few tricks.

POST 3Original post

Take a look at this. :: Color Plus ::

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I did both seats and the hand brake with colorplus about a year ago. It holds up very well and although there was a little work involved in doing it, it was a small investment compared to buying new seats and handbrake. I would recommend it - but make sure that you follow the instructions closely. Applying it evenly is difficult with a brush - I know some of the folks in here have air-brushed it on. There are some older posts on how to do it.

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Ron, I used "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" on my steering wheel and e brake handle. Results were amazing. Not sure how, but it worked for me. No chemicals or cleansing agents to harm the interior. Pack of four sponges cost approx $4 at your local grocery.

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Paul. Does that do damage to the leather? I used them on my last car and although the steering wheel was very clean.....it was very dull also. I guess the question is....should our steering wheels have a shiny finish or a dull looking appearance? Im talking a black steering wheel.

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This might sound silly but I've had very good luck with leather shoe dye and shoe polish on my steering wheel and gear shifter. Wish I had before and after but to answer the obvious upcoming question, no, the dye and polish did not come off in my hand, just let it dry.

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