kenhreed

The wood trim on my steering wheel is cracking and peeling off. Is there something I can do beyond getting a new steering wheel?



I love my car but I'm getting splinters.

mitmaks

Get another one and keep your car garaged, that sun will burn your car to pieces.

LeX2K

Ever hear of a window shade and tinting?

Megafast13

Wow, have never seen that happen before.

I'll bet it doesn't have to do with UV rays at first anyway. It was probably severely damaged by someone entering the vehicle, such as someone's body jewelry (a watch, ring, etc) and got worse over time do to wear, elements, and body oils. That is very unfortunate. The best route would be to find a replacement from another vehicle. Otherwise you could apply clear coat to slow its death, or hide it with a steering wheel cover, but the 4ES steering wheel is one of its most aesthetic features and I would hate to see that.

mitmaks

Really, you want to bet it wasn't sun damage? I bet it WAS sun damage. California sun is scorching, I see cars with delaminated paint in Cali, Arizona, Nevada all the time as I travel nationwide and I can see where cars get most damage.

LeX2K

Replacements are easy to find on Ebay. That is 100% sun damage I'd toss a white towel over the wheel if the car has to be parked outside for long periods.

funcrusher

Lexus2000 or anyone, one headlight catches the sun on it where i park at home. What would you put over it that an animal cant take down?! So annoying to see one slowly fade

Oro

Step 1: NV goggles, a six pack, camp chair and your favorite AR. Sit out one night and get rid of the varmints.

Now you could just put a towel on it.

OR:

Step 1: polish w/headlight restoration kit.
Step 2: treat w/Aerospace 303 periodically.

Or maximize your fun and do ALL of the above.

Chuckinnj

Get a Wheel Skins LEATHER steering wheel cover....... Lace it on and enjoy.

jayclapp

That actually doesn't look like wood under the pealed off portion. Strange.