How do I clean this pesky dirt/how to I fix this steering wheel?

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Manlavi95

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Anyone who drives a Ford with beige interior knows my pain.
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I've tried rubbing alcohol, soap and water... to no avail. I just want my interior to be that brilliant beautiful tan again!
 

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Scrubbing bubbles and a microfiber towel. The steering wheel may be beyond cleaning, and worn through... mine was
 
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Scrubbing bubbles and a microfiber towel. The steering wheel may be beyond cleaning, and worn through... mine was

I'll try it, and yeah, I'm about 95% sure the steering wheel paint has just come off. I'm looking into a swap from an 05 wheel or something.
 

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Might want to hit it all with a vinyl protectant after the scrubbing bubbles. My steering wheel looks the same. Clean, just worn. I've learned to appreciate the "patina" :)
 
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Might want to hit it all with a vinyl protectant after the scrubbing bubbles. My steering wheel looks the same. Clean, just worn. I've learned to appreciate the "patina" :)

You've got quite the way of thinking
 

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Regarding the dirt on the door panels, I had the same issue in my Mountaineer with a light gray interior. I used the green scrubber side of a sponge with some Nature's Miracle and it came out spotless (on a 15 year old SUV).
 

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I used a old power toothbrush and some 3m adhesive remover, after only 2 mins of trying on a few spots on the steering wheel a lot of it started coming off. When i get more time i'll do more but i did order a wheelskins cover that im waiting to install.
 

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that looks worn all the way through...prob no saving that...get another wheel from junkyard
 

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Tuff Stuff is what I use... it works rather well. Been using it for years!

Also I second vote for the Baby Wipes... they're very good aswell!
 

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Regarding the dirt on the door panels, I had the same issue in my Mountaineer with a light gray interior. I used the green scrubber side of a sponge with some Nature's Miracle and it came out spotless (on a 15 year old SUV).

Careful some of these WILL scratch interiors

Horsehair brushes (personal care/cosmetics section of any supermarket or pharmacy, may be in shoe care or hair care) are your best bet
 
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