M steering wheel peeling

cap_freez · 05-29-2010, 12:12 PM

Hey guys,

this question is about my x3 but I figured the same thing must happen to 3's so maybe more people can answer here.

My M-tech steering wheel finish is peeling away and in certain spots I already have .5 cm of exposed gray plastic. Since the car is not under warranty and I'm certain that trim part is at least 150$, how would you go about fixing it? It doesn't look like paint but rather like a cheap rubber skin they applied to the wheel. I've also noticed the window buttons started peeling as well... I'm trying to sell the truck and it makes it look worse that it is :-(

thanks

e90David335i · 05-29-2010, 01:20 PM

If you plan on selling it, I wouldn't attempt to remedy it.

gun6slinger9 · 05-29-2010, 01:52 PM

if that really becomes a deal breaker while selling, then i would just peel off the rest to make it look uniform...

Forcefed3 · 05-29-2010, 02:58 PM

tenxaday · 05-29-2010, 03:07 PM

I just bought an e90 this week. My steering wheel is also peeling. I will take pictures later today.

What do you guys suggest?

Zero.7 · 05-29-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rockrboy

Hey guys,

this question is about my x3 but I figured the same thing must happen to 3's so maybe more people can answer here.

My M-tech steering wheel finish is peeling away and in certain spots I already have .5 cm of exposed gray plastic. Since the car is not under warranty and I'm certain that trim part is at least 150$, how would you go about fixing it? It doesn't look like paint but rather like a cheap rubber skin they applied to the wheel. I've also noticed the window buttons started peeling as well... I'm trying to sell the truck and it makes it look worse that it is :-(

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenxaday

I just bought an e90 this week. My steering wheel is also peeling. I will take pictures later today.

What do you guys suggest?

There's really no way to "fix" it, BUT, you guys can have that piece wrapped in carbon fiber. That would look nice, and wouldn't be too expensive either.

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cap_freez Lead, follow, or get the hell out of my way 32 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2010 X3, 2013 RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, oh Canada iTrader: (0)	M steering wheel peeling Hey guys, this question is about my x3 but I figured the same thing must happen to 3's so maybe more people can answer here. My M-tech steering wheel finish is peeling away and in certain spots I already have .5 cm of exposed gray plastic. Since the car is not under warranty and I'm certain that trim part is at least 150$, how would you go about fixing it? It doesn't look like paint but rather like a cheap rubber skin they applied to the wheel. I've also noticed the window buttons started peeling as well... I'm trying to sell the truck and it makes it look worse that it is :-( thanks __________________ 2010 X3 2013 RS5
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gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	if that really becomes a deal breaker while selling, then i would just peel off the rest to make it look uniform...
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tenxaday Private First Class 7 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	I just bought an e90 this week. My steering wheel is also peeling. I will take pictures later today. What do you guys suggest? __________________ E90 335i Crimson Red Powder Coat Black Staggered CSL 18'/ BMS Intake / AC Schnitzer ACS3 Front Lip (rep) /
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