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Old 12-01-16, 05:51 PM
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Hey guys,

Not sure if this is normal wear and tear, or maybe a scratch.. Can it be fixed with leather conditioner or something?

Its on the bottom of the steering wheel.
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Old 12-01-16, 08:18 PM
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You probably caused that by your pants or belt getting in and out of the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Hey guys,

Not sure if this is normal wear and tear, or maybe a scratch.. Can it be fixed with leather conditioner or something?

Its on the bottom of the steering wheel.
I have the same scratch. Someone at dealer did it because it's been like that since I got the car.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Hey guys,

Not sure if this is normal wear and tear, or maybe a scratch.. Can it be fixed with leather conditioner or something?

Its on the bottom of the steering wheel.
Had the same issue. bought the car brand new in 2014. Saw the scratch within 3 months or so. Told the dealership and they replaced the whole steering wheel for me.
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I have a f sport steering wheel for sale in mint condition in the for sale section. Lmk if anyone is interested.
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I just saw it recently, I don't know when it got scratched. It might be my belt, but I do get in/out very carefully. =\

And I doubt the dealer will replace the whole steering wheel for something this minor. I can't even see it, since its on the bottom.

I'm planning to buy some leather conditioner, like Lexol, to prevent it from further cracking.

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