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Post by Custom88 on Aug 25, 2005 16:40:42 GMT -6
I've noticed the top of my steering wheel starting to feel sticky while driving it. Upon shining a bright light on it I know why now. The dye on the steering wheel is coming off already and I only have 46,000 miles! I find this totally unacceptable. What can be done to stop this from happening and getting worse than it already is? I don't even have my hands on this part of the wheel ever realy either. I usually have my left hand at the 9 o'clock position, or I have my right hand on the 6 0'clock position. Never at 12 o'clock like this is on the wheel. I've tried putting protectant on the wheel but that makes it slippery so that's no good. Ideas? Warranty will not cover it either. (dealer said any type of leather wear is not covered under warranty.)  |
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 25, 2005 17:06:24 GMT -6
It appears as though you have an acidity in your skin that has done this. Lots of people do, don't feel bad!
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Post by Custom88 on Aug 25, 2005 17:13:29 GMT -6
It appears as though you have an acidity in your skin that has done this. Lots of people do, don't feel bad! I...I never touch that part of the wheel though, only when turning.  I don't think it's me though because even at 120,000 miles the riv had no wear on the wheel and I put over 25,000 on that car.. I've driven the Aurora for 10,000.  |
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Post by BuccaneersFan on Aug 25, 2005 17:38:11 GMT -6
Steer with your knees! ;D
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Post by bufo on Aug 25, 2005 19:49:17 GMT -6
Could be the previous owner damaged the surface with some skin care product?! Our first intrigue's leather seat was seriously discolored because of my wife's sunscreen on her thighs.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 25, 2005 20:37:15 GMT -6
That is a good point bufo. Perhaps the outer layer was worn down already and the little use you have given it has removed enough to reveal the damage done.
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 25, 2005 23:46:50 GMT -6
yeah thats bad. i hate looking at the damage i have and i didnt even do it. might think about putting a cover on it.
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Post by 95mushroom on Aug 26, 2005 0:02:44 GMT -6
Have been using a sun visor? That wheel looks like every wheel here in FL. Typically the leather gets hard and dries out. I use leather cleaner/conditioner on mine every 2 two weeks to prevent this.
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Post by omegaic on Aug 26, 2005 1:44:28 GMT -6
No sweat, just condition the steering wheel and re-dye it. I think Leatherique can match that color pretty easily.
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Post by TJM on Aug 26, 2005 9:01:58 GMT -6
mine is totally worn through - now i have one of those lame covers
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 26, 2005 9:20:06 GMT -6
Yeah, but those folks at Leatherique appear to be pretty professional and able. I'd give them a try or just replace the steering wheel.
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Post by Aurora40 on Aug 26, 2005 9:48:40 GMT -6
Dan, the dye on that leather is on the surface, sort of like paint. So you can retouch it with pretty nice results.
To maintain it, I'd suggest frequent cleanings and conditioning. I clean the wheel and shift knob a lot, and also the drivers seat since they see the most use.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 26, 2005 11:12:13 GMT -6
Get the Pinnacle Leather cleaner and Pinnacle Leather conditioner for your leather. They are excellent products. Also Lexol makes a very good product as well. Both came highly recommended to me from a good friend here on the board.
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Post by Custom88 on Aug 27, 2005 8:46:02 GMT -6
it's not bad now but it still shouldn't even look like that with 47,000 miles.... there's no excuse for it.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 27, 2005 12:52:41 GMT -6
Sounds like its time to find another or fix it. Must be the previous folks thrashed on that spot.
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Post by mofreaky12 on Sept 14, 2005 15:52:25 GMT -6
My steering wheel did the same thing in the same exact spot i have 75k on mine but my hands always there, but it was also there when i got my car
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I don't think it's me though because even at 120,000 miles the riv had no wear on the wheel and I put over 25,000 on that car.. I've driven the Aurora for 10,000. 
