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stapldm
 


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Shiny Steering Wheel, occasionally slips from grasp

I've looked through what seems like hundreds of posts discussing sticky steering wheels and their successful replacement under warranty, however my wheel seems to have gone the opposite way.

I'd almost be delighted with a bit of traction from a sticky wheel! Mine has become glossed and shiny (and no, I don't polish it with anything, let alone silicon or something, it's a natural effect).

The pattern of the leather seems to have ironed itself out, and now the wheel needs to be turned via the spokes to prevent it from slipping through my hands. It's more like a bit of well worn PVC Sad

Has anyone else experienced this, or does anyone have advice on how to 'rough' the leather up again?
 Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone? 
 
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Why not get a nice smoooooooooooth (but grippy) 2009 one Dom? Thumbs Up
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stapldm
 


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I was fondling one at lunchtime, which is why I realised mine was so bad...and I still have 3 months warranty left Wink
 Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone? 
 
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DiscoDunc
 


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just get sticky hands Embarassed and rub the steering wheel Whistle
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stapldm
 


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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter "Yes I know I was driving erratically officer..."
 Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone? 
 
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WaznotWas
 


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Go on Dom, You know you want to... Thumbs Up

Smooooth is wonderful and even the hairdresser manages to keep a grip on his since having it fitted Shocked Rolling with laughter
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Paul_1978
 


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Anyone have a price for a new steering wheel?
My wheel has the sticky orange peel look.
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Post #53472515th Oct 2009 8:17 am
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AWD man
 


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Circa £80-£100

ebay have them for £130 or nearest offer (I offered £110 and got the 2009 smooth Nappa leather, then swap your core over and re-fix)

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