Did I do this? Steering Wheel Leather
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: CA
Same happened to me, it's from my jeans, jumped out of my car too quick and my hip grazed the sterring wheel. Happened about a year ago, hated myself when it happened then totally forgot about it and now can't even tell it's there.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: CT
I did the same thing to my wheel with my wedding ring. Its not worth replacing the wheel. Live with it for a month and it will go away on its own. Rub the leather with a tiny amount of chap stick at the scratch. When I say tiny, I mean rub your finger on the chapstick then rub the scratch. Use regular chapstick not that strawberry stuff my wife loves.
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: California
My car has about 2000 miles on it. I'm the only one that drives it. Yesterday I noticed this on the steering wheel right at the 10:00 position so you feel it constantly.
My question is, did I do this? I have no idea how this could have happened.
I don't wear any jewelry. My nails are trimmed short as always. The only thing I can think of is my sun visor dragging across the wheel but even that is plastic and cloth.
Is this a defect or is it something I did somehow? Is there any good way to repair it or at least make the leather stay down and be smooth again?
Racer
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: nj
I don't think any kind of belt buckle is sharp enough to do this... I've done a light version of the damage above with my finger nails accidentally turning the steering wheel too aggressively without proper grip of the wheel
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2016
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Every time I cut my nails I make it a habit to file them down smooth for this exact very reason. I know all it takes is one gash and the wheel is done and I have to stare at it forever. (i know this thread is old but just bumping the bump) hope this helps someone prevent damage.
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 887
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From: AZ
I guess an update is due... It was rough at first but I found that over time the leather "healed" itself. No, not perfect but it became smooth and you couldn't really notice it like at first.
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 462
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From: Texas
I did this to the bottom of my steering wheel. I had a pocket knife in my right pocket and upon exiting with the car still running, the pocket clip scraped the bottom of it. Now I am more careful if I get out while it is running, but don't have the issue ordinarily because the power adjusted steering wheel automatically moves up and out of the way when you turn off the engine.
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