Can water be used to clean the steering wheel?

[Anton CH.]

I always have used acetone in my other cars to periodically clean the steering whell. This is one is leather, however. What can I use not to damage/dissolve it?

[Paul in NZ]

Cant remember where or even why i got it but i mix up a soapy solution and lather up every thing leather and then wipe it down.DO NOTuse any thing other than water if you dont have anything else.Brush off all the loose dirt n stuff first Keep the water clean and dont soak the leather so work small areas at a time.I also have some bmw Lederpflegemittel 81229400901There is also a leather pre cleaner 83129407907.Cant attest to the quality of either but it must be good ...right :p

[Anton CH.]

Saddle Soap???(nt)

[Paul in NZ]

saddle soap (http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=saddle+soap&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search&meta=)

I bought it when i used to have leather motorcycle gear...... :D

leather care (http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/detailing/leather.htm)

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i9/0984_2lo.jpg

more on leather! (http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_0984/article.html)

[Robbo]

For a REALLY interesting ride use silicone spray cockpit cleaner on the steering wheel, hand brake and pedals - NOT! This stuff is lethal - makes the afore mentioned components as slippy as ice. :p

[dternst]

Lexol pH Balance Cleaner and Conditioner:

http://www.detailersparadise.com/_System/_AdvancedStore/ProductDetail.asp

[Hector]

Pepboys now sells this stuff.

[Hector]

Pepboys now sells this stuff.