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Old 07-21-17, 11:16 AM
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Default LS430 Steering Wheel Cracks in Finish

Where can I get the clear urethane to repair cracks on my 2006 LS430 steering wheel?
Old 07-22-17, 09:43 PM
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My clear coat is pealing on my 2008 LS. I'm interested in what others can suggest as well. Thinking about sanding and polishing the edges to blend. Looks like there are several layers of clear coat and only the top layer is peeling on mine. I've also read on other threads it is epoxy, not urethane??
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You're not going to fix that on your own. You'll need to remove the leather, sand down the clear completely and re-epoxy/re-clear everything. You'll need to re-skin the leather also afterwards. That's a big $$ job that's usually done by a professional shop.
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mine is starting to peel off too ! I just learn to live with it !
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Same here. I started another thread on the issue. Any success stories on fixing are much appreciated.
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There are no "success stories" or "cheap fixes".

You NEED to have the clearcoat completely refinished. That's it.

Or learn to live with it.
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