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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Recently I've noticed that the top half of my steering wheel has started to crack. Is there any way to fix this without getting a steering wheel cover and/or replacing the steering wheel? Also, bits of it come off on my hands if it is very humid outside. I have some close-up pics below. Any advice is welcome.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Besides replacing I don't know how to fix.

If you want a cover you should look into the wheelskins cover
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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x2 the WheelSkin idea. The "foam" wheel is crap (my Grand Am started doing a similar thing, Wheelskin-ed it and never looked back).

I think you can get a Wheelskin around $45, far cheaper then a new wheel. And they are REAL leather!
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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This is why I'm glad I've got a leather wheel. Although I do have foam on the sides and that's cracking.
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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You know you want ittttt

 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
You know you want ittttt

Everytime I see this pic I want one even more!

I agree with everyone, get a wheelskin!!!! :p
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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I know how to treat it before it gets to that point, but I don't know how to fix it. To prevent that from happening is to use a vinyl treatment with UV protection in it.
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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The wheelskin looks nice but I hate how it looks on the edges. I wish they didnt have the holes on these sections or something
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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They really don't look that bad. The feel of them is worth it lol
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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I was lucky enough to NOT need a wheel skin in my Monte, but in my non-leather wheel Grand Am, it was worth it. Cheap to get, easy to put on, custom look, easy clean up, fresh feel.... Need I go on?
 



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