Trim Dry cracks in the leather on the steering wheel?

Halvdan · 1st July 2008, 17:48

Hi all!
Does anyone here have cracks in the leather on the steeringwheel?
Just like really old leatherboots or something.To me it sounds strange that a 2 year old car has that kind of fault..??

At least this is what my local Honda-mechanic told me when I asked him about the marks on the steeringwheel I found when I picked my car up after service! I suspect that one of his mechanics have been careless but he claims it's normal wearing...and that he's seen a lot of other cars with that kind of cracks.If so, can I claim the 3-year guarantee from Honda on this one??

Dimplyred · 1st July 2008, 17:54

If it wasn't like that when you took it in to be serviced, I would say it was definately due to the mechanic being careless.

I would question this with your dealership and point out to them it was fine before they serviced it.

Mr JP · 1st July 2008, 17:55

Yeah will be covered under warranty, at least It was when a previous car of mine had some stitching come loose on the steering wheel.

Just for the future if leather starts to dry out Ive heard rubbing a small amount of baby oil into it will re-moisture the leather.

Halvdan · 1st July 2008, 19:45

Christ you guys are fast!

I too believe that it was caused by a careless mechanic but it's my word against his so...
Oil on the steeringwheel?? Naa...pass.

And even if I (or the dealer) am supposed to treat the leather with some kind of leatherpolish, shouldn't it say so in the manual or be included in a normal service?

Dimplyred · 1st July 2008, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halvdan

Christ you guys are fast!

I too believe that it was caused by a careless mechanic but it's my word against his so...
Oil on the steeringwheel?? Naa...pass.

And even if I (or the dealer) am supposed to treat the leather with some kind of leatherpolish, shouldn't it say so in the manual or be included in a normal service?

Get in touch with them and tell them you are really unhappy about the damage and see what happens

illegalhunter · 1st July 2008, 20:26

What about some anti ageing cream. lol

streakybird · 1st July 2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by illegalhunter

What about some anti ageing cream. lol

lol... that tickled me...

bucketp · 1st July 2008, 20:38

I was told Nivea was best for leather, always told to treat it the same way as you would your own skin, ie no harsh cleaners and moisturise.

Halvdan · 1st July 2008, 21:56

I would love to see you guys crawl around in your cars saturday afternoon with your wife's (or your own) Anti-aging cream or Nivea..!

BTW I've got proper leather-cream wich I use on my bike leathersuit.Just didn't think I was supposed to use it on my steeringwheel as well...!

Halvdan · 10th August 2008, 11:50

FYI:

Both steering wheel and gearknob is now replaced! It was covered by the warranty.The gearknob had a chip of paint that had come of...

Thanks for your thoughts and inputs!

Dimplyred · 10th August 2008, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halvdan

FYI:

Both steering wheel and gearknob is now replaced! It was covered by the warranty.The gearknob had a chip of paint that had come of...

Thanks for your thoughts and inputs!

Great result!!! Glad you got them sorted.

ViBe · 10th August 2008, 15:43

good to hear you got it sorted, I actually noticed a scratch in the leather of my steering wheel today. Dont know what caused it, looks like something sharp has been dragged against the wheel...

Halvdan · 10th August 2008, 17:58

I would recommend you to go to Magnussons in Surte.They will take photos of it and consult Honda whether it should sort under warranty or not.Really helpful and friendly guys! Maybe its exactly the same kind of scrathes that I had? I'll try and post a picture of mine..

Halvdan · 10th August 2008, 18:06

Here goes..

ViBe · 24th August 2008, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halvdan

Here goes..

hmmm actually they do look a bit similar. Did you ever find out a possible cuase for these or did they just replace it right away?

Halvdan · 24th August 2008, 13:42

Their guess was as good as mine.Leather beeing overstretched,drycracks due to sunexposure (in Sweden...

) etc.
They didn't argue about it, they replaced it right away as soon as Honda said OK !

1st July 2008, 17:48	#1 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dry cracks in the leather on the steering wheel? Hi all! Does anyone here have cracks in the leather on the steeringwheel? Just like really old leatherboots or something.To me it sounds strange that a 2 year old car has that kind of fault..?? At least this is what my local Honda-mechanic told me when I asked him about the marks on the steeringwheel I found when I picked my car up after service! I suspect that one of his mechanics have been careless but he claims it's normal wearing...and that he's seen a lot of other cars with that kind of cracks.If so, can I claim the 3-year guarantee from Honda on this one??

24th August 2008, 13:42	#16 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Their guess was as good as mine.Leather beeing overstretched,drycracks due to sunexposure (in Sweden...) etc. They didn't argue about it, they replaced it right away as soon as Honda said OK !

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,608 Thanks: 19 Thanked 128 Times in 127 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it wasn't like that when you took it in to be serviced, I would say it was definately due to the mechanic being careless. I would question this with your dealership and point out to them it was fine before they serviced it.

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 837 Thanks: 5 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah will be covered under warranty, at least It was when a previous car of mine had some stitching come loose on the steering wheel. Just for the future if leather starts to dry out Ive heard rubbing a small amount of baby oil into it will re-moisture the leather.

1st July 2008, 19:45	#4 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Christ you guys are fast! I too believe that it was caused by a careless mechanic but it's my word against his so... Oil on the steeringwheel?? Naa...pass. And even if I (or the dealer) am supposed to treat the leather with some kind of leatherpolish, shouldn't it say so in the manual or be included in a normal service?

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	What about some anti ageing cream. lol

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bucketp Exiled Englishman Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders Posts: 389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was told Nivea was best for leather, always told to treat it the same way as you would your own skin, ie no harsh cleaners and moisturise.

1st July 2008, 21:56	#9 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would love to see you guys crawl around in your cars saturday afternoon with your wife's (or your own) Anti-aging cream or Nivea..! BTW I've got proper leather-cream wich I use on my bike leathersuit.Just didn't think I was supposed to use it on my steeringwheel as well...!

10th August 2008, 11:50	#10 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	FYI: Both steering wheel and gearknob is now replaced! It was covered by the warranty.The gearknob had a chip of paint that had come of... Thanks for your thoughts and inputs!

10th August 2008, 15:43	#12 (permalink)
ViBe Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	good to hear you got it sorted, I actually noticed a scratch in the leather of my steering wheel today. Dont know what caused it, looks like something sharp has been dragged against the wheel...

10th August 2008, 17:58	#13 (permalink)
Halvdan Valve Cap Join Date: 28th March 2008 Location: Kba,Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would recommend you to go to Magnussons in Surte.They will take photos of it and consult Honda whether it should sort under warranty or not.Really helpful and friendly guys! Maybe its exactly the same kind of scrathes that I had? I'll try and post a picture of mine..