Quality custom steering wheel

[///Joost]

Originally Posted by Yuille36

Several years ago, I invested in a Leather/Alcantara steering wheel for my E63 AMG, and it still looks phenomenal today thanks to regular, proper cleaning. Likewise, the Coby wheels on both my F80 and F85 have retained their pristine appearance over the years, again due to consistent care. Alcantara is an incredibly durable material that can maintain its beauty for years when treated correctly. Unfortunately, neglect often leads to unnecessary wear, proving that diligence in maintenance truly makes all the difference.

That does look amazing. What is your cleaning regime on Alcantara? I read so many different methods, but yours seems to work very well, whatever you do.

[Yuille36]

Originally Posted by ///Joost

That does look amazing. What is your cleaning regime on Alcantara? I read so many different methods, but yours seems to work very well, whatever you do.

First off, I try to keep my hands clean. I even keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in the car—I know…

When my steering wheel starts showing signs of wear or dirt, I use several clean microfiber towels (one wet, one dry), a bottle of Sonax Upholstery and Alcantara Cleaner, and a soft‑bristle brush.

I start by gently rubbing the Alcantara with the wet microfiber towel—not to clean it, but just to dampen it. Then I apply the Sonax cleaner to the soft brush and lightly scrub the Alcantara to work the cleaner into the fibers and lift out the dirt, especially in the hard‑to‑reach areas.

Next, I use the wet microfiber towel to wipe off the cleaner, then switch to the dry microfiber towel and rub the Alcantara more vigorously to remove as much cleaner and moisture as possible. After that, I go over the entire wheel with the soft brush again to lift the fibers.

I let it dry overnight, and the next morning I give the wheel one last brushing. Not much to it, the key is to do this every few months. In the winter I just turn on the heated steering wheel while cleaning it, to help it dry faster. But I wear gloves must of time during winter so that isn't really an issue.

The nastier the wheel the more repeated cycles you have to do. I takes me maybe 6-8 minutes per wheel.

[KevinGS]

One of my favorite mods, and the leather heating element was retained

https://carismodesign.com/

[Ambrozie]

Avoid CarbonClutch.

Canadian-branded company is a front for cheap, Chinese crap on the backend.

Poor craftsmanship & broken functionality.

[Dasky_spas]

Ya Cvrbonized sent a wheel that wasn't even straight. The design was completely off to one side and the for over a year the guy, Wesley I think, made excuses as to why the the replacement was taking so long, and now he disappeared. Health, family, health, the factory, customs etc etc etc.

Not sure he's still taking orders but definitely avoid at all costs.