[Heady]

Anyone reconditioned their leather steering wheel?

Can anything be done in the situation shown in the photos?

[diablo]

There are some suggestions on the web -

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=repair+worn+leather+steering+wheel&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&gfe_rd=cr&ei=FzA1V-ehE-jR8geS-6yoDQ&gws_rd=ssl

Personally I'd just give it a rub over with some warm water and detergent to clean it and then apply some dark 'leather food' .

Or take it off and get an aftermarket one. e.g.

http://www.mrsteering.co.uk/

[Dazzler]

  diablo 

[OutOfFocus]

Or just buy a nice leather cover on eBay and stitch it.

[Heady]

Thanks for the suggestions - that is very useful.

In my searching I also came across this group based in Yorkshire.  Leather Car Seat Repair & Repair Colouring Design
They also teach how.

[Heady]

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Personally I'd just give it a rub over with some warm water and detergent to clean it and then apply some dark 'leather food' .
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What dark "leather food" do you recommend?  Is there a specific product that works well?

I have purchased a different vehicle than the one associated with the photos above where the steering wheel leather hasn't suffered (yet).  However, I'd like to avoid a similar thing from happening.

[Shambles]

Wheelers Natural Beeswax Leather Balm.

Awesome stuff, though not cheap.