Removing scuff on steering wheel

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 07:09 AM

This is just a paranoia but there's this weird half circle mark next to the emblem on my steering wheel. It seems like an abrasion of some sort, could have been there since car was new but I just happened to notice it now and now It has become an eye sore. I tried magic eraser which was unsuccessful, do u guys have any other recommendations?

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 07:16 AM

Sorry this is a better zoomed in pic

John dillinger · 11-04-2016, 08:27 AM

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Sorry this is a better zoomed in pic

where ? i don't see it - to the right ? isn't that just the leather wrinkled ?

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 08:40 AM

yea, its that abrasion u see to the right of the steering emblem....maybe a leather cleaner could help? obviously its not a big deal, its just i cant help but notice it now :/

MNoob · 11-04-2016, 08:57 AM

I'm going to tell you the same thing I tell my kid. stop picking at it.

vfrooom · 11-04-2016, 10:20 AM

I have the EXACT same mark on my car...

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 12:00 PM

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I have the EXACT same mark on my car...

WOW, I actually just saw someone else's car with the same exact mark as well!!! so weird....

larryn · 11-04-2016, 12:06 PM

Looks like a a molding issue with the airbag, and not a scratch. If so, take it back to the dealer for the defect.

Naz24 · 11-04-2016, 12:12 PM

Do you hit the horn really hard? Airbags have break points so that when it goes off, it breaks in certain parts. Those parts are pre cut. You've found that spot, and by hitting your horn too hard youre exposing that area

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 12:26 PM

since the 6 months I owned the car, I've hit the horn maybe once or twice lol

AIRPOWER · 11-04-2016, 12:47 PM

Should be covered under warranty

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 12:53 PM

do you think they can just replace that top piece, or is it more invasive than that? if so it might not be worth it

av0789 · 11-04-2016, 02:43 PM

so I researched a bit and they have to change the whole airbag piece, seems like a quick job but idk if they will do it for a cosmetic reason only, but I guess its worth a shot

11-04-2016, 07:09 AM	#1
av0789 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Removing scuff on steering wheel This is just a paranoia but there's this weird half circle mark next to the emblem on my steering wheel. It seems like an abrasion of some sort, could have been there since car was new but I just happened to notice it now and now It has become an eye sore. I tried magic eraser which was unsuccessful, do u guys have any other recommendations? Attached Images
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11-04-2016, 08:40 AM	#4
av0789 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	yea, its that abrasion u see to the right of the steering emblem....maybe a leather cleaner could help? obviously its not a big deal, its just i cant help but notice it now :/
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11-04-2016, 10:20 AM	#6
vfrooom Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 6MT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I have the EXACT same mark on my car...
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11-04-2016, 12:06 PM	#8
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Looks like a a molding issue with the airbag, and not a scratch. If so, take it back to the dealer for the defect.
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11-04-2016, 12:12 PM	#9
Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Do you hit the horn really hard? Airbags have break points so that when it goes off, it breaks in certain parts. Those parts are pre cut. You've found that spot, and by hitting your horn too hard youre exposing that area __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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11-04-2016, 12:26 PM	#10
av0789 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	since the 6 months I owned the car, I've hit the horn maybe once or twice lol
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11-04-2016, 12:53 PM	#12
av0789 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	do you think they can just replace that top piece, or is it more invasive than that? if so it might not be worth it
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11-04-2016, 02:43 PM	#13
av0789 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	so I researched a bit and they have to change the whole airbag piece, seems like a quick job but idk if they will do it for a cosmetic reason only, but I guess its worth a shot
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