Help wanted: clearing up discolored brake handle
 

In my gray interior '03 986 the gray hand brake handle has discolored. Any recommendations for improving it? I would rather not have to replace it just because the handle has discolored.

Many thanks,
Ron

snap a photo and maybe we can suggest something, I know a few tricks.

Take a look at this.
:: Color Plus ::

I did both seats and the hand brake with colorplus about a year ago. It holds up very well and although there was a little work involved in doing it, it was a small investment compared to buying new seats and handbrake. I would recommend it - but make sure that you follow the instructions closely. Applying it evenly is difficult with a brush - I know some of the folks in here have air-brushed it on. There are some older posts on how to do it.

Ron,
I used "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" on my steering wheel and e brake handle. Results were amazing. Not sure how, but it worked for me. No chemicals or cleansing agents to harm the interior. Pack of four sponges cost approx $4 at your local grocery.

Paul. Does that do damage to the leather? I used them on my last car and although the steering wheel was very clean.....it was very dull also.

I guess the question is....should our steering wheels have a shiny finish or a dull looking appearance? Im talking a black steering wheel.

This might sound silly but I've had very good luck with leather shoe dye and shoe polish on my steering wheel and gear shifter. Wish I had before and after but to answer the obvious upcoming question, no, the dye and polish did not come off in my hand, just let it dry.