Peeling leather on steering wheel

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May 26, 2003 | 06:42 PM

skategoat25

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Peeling leather on steering wheel

The leather on my '99 A6 Avant's steering wheel is worn and peeling in some places. It annoys me to hell because it's something you notice every time you drive.

Anyone else experience this? I have a BMW that's 8 years older that doesn't have this problem.

Is there any kind of finish I can apply to the leather to stop the peeling?

May 26, 2003 | 08:02 PM

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Re: Peeling leather on steering wheel

my steering wheel is doing the exact same thing. i just try and keep it in the shade.

May 27, 2003 | 03:55 AM

Northern Ivy

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Same Happened to me...

On the TTr with in a month or so of delivery. Both time the steering wheel was replaced under warranty.

May 27, 2003 | 04:59 AM

Jack Orr

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Ever hear of Lexol? May be too late.

May 27, 2003 | 05:31 AM

Singletrack

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I have some cracking despite routine treatment, but no peeling.

May 27, 2003 | 08:23 AM

allroad'Ed now

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Had same problem on my '98, replaced under warranty.

May 28, 2003 | 12:04 PM

skategoat25

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Never once had this problem on other cars

'88 911, '94 Volv 850, '89 BMW - all leather steering wheels, all in perfect condition, never used Lexol, just a damp cloth.

There is something fundamentally wrong with the leather on the Audi wheel. Too many people having this problem to be a coincidence.