Steering Wheel "Peeling"

Crisis · Post by **Crisis** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:10 pm

I got in my car this morning (T Reg 6N) and while I was driving the top section of the wheel all the rubbery type stuff the coating was just coming off in little rubbery bits onto my hand, it was quite horrible.

I havn't put anything on it, or treated it with anything. But the top part of the steering wheel is peeling its skin. Not in big chunks or anything, its just flaking off.

Any ideas?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:28 pm

Other than 'replace it', I'm clueless.

If you want a cheap option, check out a breakers yard, Mk3 Golf wheels fit on too.

Crisis · Post by **Crisis** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:30 pm

Its just really odd. Its gonna wear away under my hands!

I guess I should contact VW for replacments? Or try elsewhere?

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:33 pm

Try putting some aftersun on it. L'Oreal do some good ones...

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:19 am

does it have an airbag? can you get a replacement without changing the bag? if not, then get it covered by someone....

or put up with it

Crisis · Post by **Crisis** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:33 am

Yeh its the standard wheel with Airbag. Seems okay today. I may put some leather care stuff on it. I think its just residue left today so I may smooth it off and hopefully it will be okay.