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Steering Wheel "Peeling"
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:10 pm
by Crisis
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?
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:28 pm
by Speedlaw
Other than 'replace it', I'm clueless.
If you want a cheap option, check out a breakers yard, Mk3 Golf wheels fit on too.
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:30 pm
by Crisis
Its just really odd. Its gonna wear away under my hands!
I guess I should contact VW for replacments? Or try elsewhere?
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:33 pm
by KarlM
Try putting some aftersun on it. L'Oreal do some good ones...
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:19 am
by david burton
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
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:33 am
by Crisis
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.