Any cure for stinky steering wheel cover?

jlift

jlift

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About one year ago, I ordered a slip on perforated genuine leather steering wheel cover from Griot's garage. Price was good. But when it arrived, it had the nastiest pungent smell like some kind of chemical that it drove tears to my eyes and I ended up discarding it. I just bought a new car and I like to put steering wheel covers on them. I have used Wheelskins on three previous vehicles, but really don't want to go through the labor of installing it again. I called Griot's and told them I would probably like to buy another steering wheel cover, but they have a nasty smell. They were shocked and said they are not supposed to have any offensive odor. The person at the order desk told me that she has one on her car and it has no offensive smell.

So, I am ready to buy one again, and if it does smell rather stinky, does anyone know of a trick or two to get rid of offensive smells in leather? I really didn't try any chemicals on the first cover, but probably should have.


Sorry I can't describe the smell, but it was very pungent and sharp, not at all like leather.

Thanks..:dcrules
 
CalgaryDetail said:
I dont have any suggestions for smell but if it does and is not supposted to I would send it back. im sure griots would return it
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im sure as well ive never had a problem with griots garage.... as for the smell maybe try a leather cleaner then conditioner as long as its not going to make your hands slip off
 
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