Steering wheel wear
 

Just bought an 09 370. Noticed that that the steering wheel leather is flaking off and has been worn down quite a bit.

Anyone have any experience with this. I am wondering if this is a warranty issue.

Basically if I rub a spot on the wheel black flakes come off.

Thanks

I doubt that it's covered under warranty. I'm guessing the previous owner had sweaty palms.

I recently took my car in after noticing small cracks in the steering wheel leather. The dealer said they'd replace it once for me. That's all I wanted. Got a new wheel.

If it's had a lot of use and has been exposed to a lot of sun then that's just normal wear. Probably a good excuse to send it off to get it re-wrapped with CF and alcantara or leather. :p

Showed it to dealer they advised first owner prob wore a lot of lotion or sunscreen. They are going to replace it under warranty though !!

Great news!

Sounds like the work of a white nuckle driver. :bowrofl:

J.K.

Good news. (although the lotion thing kind of worries me :rofl2:)

It puts the lotion on the skin, or else it gets the hose again!!!

Oh my

:rofl2:

Haha new wheel installed and what a difference it makes!

Good to hear it all worked out. Previous owner probably did not take care of the leather at all.

any recommended leather cleaning products for our wheel??