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Old 11-21-2007, 07:51 AM
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The leather on my steering wheel is looking worn out and its only at 12k miles... is anyone else having this issue? Any way to fix that without replacing the whole steering wheel?
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='497267' date='Nov 21 2007, 11:51 AM
The leather on my steering wheel is looking worn out and its only at 12k miles... is anyone else having this issue? Any way to fix that without replacing the whole steering wheel?

I think the whole should be replaced, don't squeeze it so hard , driving aggressively aren't you
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='497267' date='Nov 21 2007, 11:51 AM
The leather on my steering wheel is looking worn out and its only at 12k miles... is anyone else having this issue? Any way to fix that without replacing the whole steering wheel?
If it looks like the wear is beyond any reasonable wear and tear (and I have a two-year-old steering wheel that looks brand new and I am not easy on it), then the dealer should cover this as a warranty item.
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='497267' date='Nov 21 2007, 05:51 PM
The leather on my steering wheel is looking worn out and its only at 12k miles... is anyone else having this issue? Any way to fix that without replacing the whole steering wheel?
if you mean the leather has lost it's original leather matt look and feel, use Zaino 9 - scrub lightly in a foamy lather, wipe and then apply Zaino 10 and leave without wiping off. Leave it overnight and you'll be amazed in the morning.
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Thanks for the tip, Andy. I'll give it a try!
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='497268
if you mean the leather has lost it's original leather matt look and feel, use Zaino 9 - scrub lightly in a foamy lather, wipe and then apply Zaino 10 and leave without wiping off. Leave it overnight and you'll be amazed in the morning.
Could zaino stuff be bought at like autozone or something i have to order?
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Yeah I think I can relate to this. White spots have started to appear as the black dye falls off.

Mine's no longer in warranty so I'll probably get it re-dyed.
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='497267' date='Nov 21 2007, 06:51 PM
The leather on my steering wheel is looking worn out and its only at 12k miles... is anyone else having this issue? Any way to fix that without replacing the whole steering wheel?
Let's see some pics, please.

My steering wheels leathers are as new.
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