steering wheel fading

mkPOTO · 02-07-2011, 08:50 PM

anyone have any issues with the steering wheel fading? I am looking at a car right now and it has around 20k and the steering wheel is fading horribly, anyone have the same problem?

Krozi · 02-07-2011, 08:53 PM

Mine's not really fading...just kinda getting too shiny for my taste. 28k miles. I plan on buying a lightly used one in the future. Having a nice steering wheel is important shit haha

Technic · 02-07-2011, 09:13 PM

Ask your dealer for a courtesy replacement... my local dealer replaced both the steering wheel and the buttons trim for the same shiny leather and peeling trim reasons with less than 30K miles.

JCtx · 02-07-2011, 09:13 PM

Both of you need to condition your leather more often

. Or should I say 'start conditioning your leather'???

Krozi · 02-07-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Both of you need to condition your leather more often

. Or should I say 'start conditioning your leather'???

Not really true...

mkPOTO · 02-07-2011, 09:21 PM

i dont own the car yet, its one im looking at

1sikbmr · 02-07-2011, 10:20 PM

my steering wheel is starting to gray... I don't know what to do about it.

Res Ipsa · 02-08-2011, 12:25 AM

I treat the leather regularly and it looks brand new with about 30k on the clock.

zhangzeyuandss · 02-08-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

anyone have any issues with the steering wheel fading? I am looking at a car right now and it has around 20k and the steering wheel is fading horribly, anyone have the same problem?

lol, I can sell you mine when the new performance steering wheel come out..

e90m3_6MT · 02-08-2011, 07:45 AM

try leatherique pristine clean and rejuvenator oil, it works like a charm to remove the oils that have embedded themselves in the leather which causes it to be shiny. there are a few thread about it and check out this link

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...r-care-how-to/

Todd Cooperider is one of the best

jonasaurus · 02-08-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

i dont own the car yet, its one im looking at

Which part is fading? just the top section around 12 oclock?

mkPOTO · 02-08-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Which part is fading? just the top section around 12 oclock?

yes that part exactly, the owner said that he had read that it is something common, i was thinking about getting it wrapped in Alcantar

mkPOTO · 02-08-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by zhangzeyuandss

lol, I can sell you mine when the new performance steering wheel come out..

deal! if i end up buying this car

elm3 · 02-08-2011, 09:44 AM

You know that alcantara is bad about fading. Your oils on your hands will destroy the alcantara over time. It is pretty, but it won't last as long as leather.

mkPOTO · 02-08-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by elm3

You know that alcantara is bad about fading. Your oils on your hands will destroy the alcantara over time. It is pretty, but it won't last as long as leather.

very true, but i have a family friend who gave me a great price and im just looking at my options

Krozi · 02-08-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Which part is fading? just the top section around 12 oclock?

Yea same spot for me....

elm3 · 02-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

very true, but i have a family friend who gave me a great price and im just looking at my options

I remember some guys used to wear driving gloves in the e46 Competition Pack., because of the alcantara steering wheel. I like the alcantara, but I don't want to worry about my steering wheel looking like shit after a while.

mkPOTO · 02-08-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by elm3

I remember some guys used to wear driving gloves in the e46 Competition Pack., because of the alcantara steering wheel. I like the alcantara, but I don't want to worry about my steering wheel looking like shit after a while.

very true

JCtx · 02-08-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Res Ipsa

I treat the leather regularly and it looks brand new with about 30k on the clock.

Smart man

.

And yes, alcantara is crap on wear areas. Just do some maintenance on your leather folks

.

mdosu · 02-08-2011, 03:34 PM

the leather or the plastic part of the wheel? my plastic part looks kindda fading, but leather is holding up.

Leg · 02-08-2011, 03:36 PM

All my leather, seats, trim, steering wheel, the lot is all like new after 30k miles thanks to Gliptones Liquid Leather cleaner and conditioner. Cant recommend it enough.

jonasaurus · 02-08-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leg

All my leather, seats, trim, steering wheel, the lot is all like new after 30k miles thanks to Gliptones Liquid Leather cleaner and conditioner. Cant recommend it enough.

+1

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