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Nov 21, 2007 | 07:51 AM

NY550i

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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?

Nov 21, 2007 | 07:53 AM

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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

Nov 21, 2007 | 08:15 AM

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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.

Nov 21, 2007 | 08:34 AM

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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.

Nov 21, 2007 | 08:58 AM

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Thanks for the tip, Andy. I'll give it a try!

Nov 21, 2007 | 09:30 AM

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Could zaino stuff be bought at like autozone or something i have to order?

Nov 21, 2007 | 11:38 AM

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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.

Nov 21, 2007 | 11:44 AM

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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.