Dear Timm, I really like your video’s. Owning a 650i myself. But take a look at a brand new steering wheel. It’s not shiny but mat looking. The shine come from wear and oils from the hand. I’m sure you could do better. There are special kits giving better results. Good luck!
Just wanted to chime in, my steering wheel was nasty looking when I bought my car. I used Simple Green with a non scratch scrubbing pad and micro fiber cloth. My steering wheel looks great. I thought I was going to have to get another steering wheel before this trick. Love your show!
Great video! Thank you from across the pond. I recently ran into the same issue and did what you showed in this video. Once done I applied multiple treatments of MEGUIAR'S G201316 Ultimate Leather Detailer and it left it feeling silky smooth and smelling good
I didnt understand, why would anybody want the leather on their wheel to be shiny.. Shiny leather is a sign of filth, bad maintenance and poor leather state.
Great job will try it; what about the area around the center airbag? It looks like the lacquer has peeled off; would you spray it? I don't want to have to replace a steering wheel if not necessary; thanks so much. Keep up the great work.
Don’t take offence but you sound a bit like a Harry Enfield character! I like it 👍 tried Kiwi shoe polish on my Jag XJR and left it in the sun for 2 hours then buffed it up, did a great job and doesn’t seem to coming off on my hands either.
Hi Timm. Thanks for your channel, very useful (your video on the timing-chaine guide of the M62TU is "top" as we say in french ) , and congrats for taking such a good care of your cars. Can I ask you the model of your dashcam ? Mine just melted this summer...
I know this is a old video so may not get a reply, but how does it feel and does it leave any black dye on your hands got one of these on my E46 and in need of this Thanks!
Great video. Just have a quick question about an issue I have with my 840ci. It starts fine once it’s warm but if I’m starting it from a stone cold position it cranks for a while before firing into life. Anyone ever had this issue?
You are most likely losing fuel pressure between the pump and the Fuel Pressure Regulator when the car is not running. The FPR is the easiest to replace (and cheapest) as the pump itself is quite expensive. Some owners fit a one-way valve just after the pump if the pump is the problem as this is easier and cheaper! Fuel pressure should be retained at a minimum of 2.5 Bar for indefinite periods and can be measured at the fuel rail.
I have a 1994 BMW 840 when the transmission warms up I cannot move the gear shift after 10 minutes of driving it’s very hard to move does anyone know the problem
Don't panic - it's just the shifter cable - I had this when I first got my present 840ci - you can lubricate the inner cable where it joins the selector lever on the side of the gearbox (it has to be done from underneath the car). A few drops of engine oil will usually sort it out. Put the oil on and then move the shifter backwards and forwards a few times.
@@TimmsBMWRepairsandInformation i just re did my e36 wheel to go on my 850 i used black furniture dye to re colour it after sanding and then "furniture clinic gloss leather finish" to seal it and give it a long lasting gloss
Hi Timm, I've known your site for a while, but only just now have I discovered your videos. Absolutely love the apparent love and energy you put into them and gave the first four I saw a thumb's up. It's truly wonderful how you share your knowledge with the community. However... (do you feel it coming...? ;-)) ....in this video you're using the word 'shiny' in regards to leather through the entire video. Car leather which is in good shape shouldn't shine though, it should be matte. Shiny car leather has become dirty with grease from hands and years of use. If you clean a shiny steering wheel or drivers seat with proper leather cleaning product, you will notice what I mean: the shine comes off and it becomes matte again. You will not believe the dirt/grease which comes of a steering wheel. Then just apply a protective finish (and possibly a shielding finish for parts like steering wheel, shift knob and drivers seat bolster) and you're good to go again. I just did the complete leather interior of two of my BMW's at my leather specialist Colourlock (is this allowed? - I'm not affiliated) and the result is so satisfactory. I can very much recommend this. Cheers.
