Leather Steering Wheel "Delaminating"?

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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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Siberian

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Mine did it too and the dealer replaced it no problem under warranty. Since then, I have made sure I use my gloves when I fuel up and it has not happened again.

Matt

Sep 9, 2007 | 11:25 AM

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madhat

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I'm gonna go with the sweat thing for my problems. I sweat a lot in my line of work, and everything that I wear that is metal is rusted. Even chrome/brass rusts with me.

Sep 9, 2007 | 02:01 PM

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Duallydog

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I made a cover on the top 1/5 of the wheel for mine, but I'm going to do another one that takes up the top section from the the cruise control buttons.

Sep 10, 2007 | 04:58 PM

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LanceK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

It dosen't matter what make of vehicle it is. This is my biggest complaint of a leather wrapped steering wheel. They all do it over time and it drives me crazy.

That's bull.

I've had leather interiors for the last 15 years and not 1 had any issues. Some had over 100K miles.

I'm also very careful with my truck. I don't use it for construction so it stays VERY clean inside. I also use gloves when I fuel up.

Sep 10, 2007 | 09:31 PM

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hivoltage

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Originally Posted by CatDiesel_762

I would like to know what you guys are doing to your steering wheels?

I have the leather wrap steering wheel with the Big Horn Package and have not had any problems with mine in over 39,000 miles. I have driven with grease and fuel covered hands along with gloves soaked in #1 Diesel. I used the Turtle Wax's F21 Super Protectant on my dash and steering wheel.

Are all you guys stressed out about something and white knuckling the steering wheel?

Shawn

I think it may be the crap loads of torque that the CTD puts out makin' us white knuckle....just a thought

Sep 10, 2007 | 09:37 PM

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Spooler

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Originally Posted by LanceK

It's not bull. I have seen it happen time and time again with no reason. The best preventive I have found is to keep it parked in a garage or under a carport otherwise it will happen. Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, and the list goes on......... I hate it with a purple passion.

Sep 10, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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gafirefighter

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i've just had a cover on mine since it was new so that i don't have to worry about it. i've got 32k on mine and a $15 mossy oak cover from wal mart is still holding up. better than destroying your steering wheel