alexA5 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I used the magic eraser on my leather steering wheel and it kind of left behind some funky looking marks. Are the erasers safe for leather because the ones Adam’s sell look like the same thing as the magic eraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 hours ago, alexA5 said: I used the magic eraser on my leather steering wheel and it kind of left behind some funky looking marks. Are the erasers safe for leather because the ones Adam’s sell look like the same thing as the magic eraser Can you post a pic of the issue? How old is the leather on the steering wheel? What other products have been used on it? The Deep Clean Eraser can be used on leather, but like any cleaner or tool, using it too much or too vigorously can cause an appearance issue. The warning on the package and the website states: Please note that the Deep Clean Eraser is abrasive. If used too vigorously on leather surfaces, there is a potential of wearing through the protective coating found on most modern factory leather surfaces. Adam's Deep Clean Eraser is not intended for use on suede or Alcantara surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I've said this over and over and over again. DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER ON YOUR CAR'S LEATHER OR INTERIOR! It does exactly what you got. Streaks and leaves residue. And it will remove color as well. I know from experience. falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nickfire20 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I think it was explained once to me as 3000 grit sand paper ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I hope this gets sorted out for you, Alex. Once it does, recommend an entry in the "Don't Do's" thread so others can learn from your experience. And maybe Rich can have a little peace, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 alexA5 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 ??. I’ve only used it twice on my wheel but it does look like it’s removing a layer of the leather so no more of that for me. Anybody suggest a fix for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It does look like the coating on the leather has been worn away. Does it look like that all around the wheel? How old is the car, what is the mileage? From that pic, it looks like the area is where your hand would normally be, and there may have been some wear from use, and the eraser may have worn it through faster than the other areas on the wheel. An upholstery repair shop can re-dye the worn areas, and apply a coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 alexA5 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 It’s 2013 about 55k miles. Ya I’m just gonna stay away from the eraser and keep conditioning it. Thanks for taking a look wolf ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ocdrifter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 10:34 AM, alexA5 said: ??. I’ve only used it twice on my wheel but it does look like it’s removing a layer of the leather so no more of that for me. Anybody suggest a fix for it? How old is the car and is it still under warranty from the factory? If yes don’t tell them what you did and have it repaired and if is not you need to find someone in your area the does automotive leather dying to have this fixed. Patstrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ocdrifter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 11:33 AM, alexA5 said: It’s 2013 about 55k miles. Ya I’m just gonna stay away from the eraser and keep conditioning it. Thanks for taking a look wolf ? You should use a leather sealant on this to help keeping this at bay so it doesn’t get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 alexA5 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 11/30/2017 at 6:07 AM, ocdrifter said: How old is the car and is it still under warranty from the factory? If yes don’t tell them what you did and have it repaired and if is not you need to find someone in your area the does automotive leather dying to have this fixed. Actually I do have a lifetime warranty on all my leather. Thanks for the help. Forgot about that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I used the magic eraser on my leather steering wheel and it kind of left behind some funky looking marks. Are the erasers safe for leather because the ones Adam’s sell look like the same thing as the magic eraser
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