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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Question Steering wheel leather cut !

I just noticed today that the leather on the steering wheel is slightly cut.... not sure how it happened, but looks like it's cut by key or knife, etc...

what's the best way to repair this?
i've seen in infomercial where they had this leather(?) pad that seals leather cuts....
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Time to get an F1 from Harris.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Dont try those TV commercial things. They're all Take it to an upholstery shop and they'll know what to do.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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Dont try those TV commercial things. They're all Take it to an upholstery shop and they'll know what to do.
Yeah be careful though cuz you might want to wrap it in suede Actually when you find out let us ALL know as I have sudden cuts on a part of my headrest
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Yes, time to get a F1 wheel or ...... I have some Kleemann wheels on special!!!!
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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Harris: can you post some pictures of these wheels? Do they retain the stock airbag? any safety issues in swapping wheels/airbags?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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FYI, here's the pic of minor cut...
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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I would be shocked if the dealer warranted that.
I would be impressed as hell with the MB warranty because it looks like a tiny scratch most likely made by the user, not manufacture defect.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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hmm....
i'll check out dealer first and see what they have to say...

maybe the leather on steering wheel is weak???
cuz i never had this problem with any other leather wrapped steering wheels... but i did notice mb's steering wheel's leather is softer than the others...
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:22 PM
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BMW M wheels are very soft

With tons of padding, can't say that I like them. Audi wheels are fantastic, too hard for some though.

THe scratch looks like your keys maybe accidentally hit it or something you probably didnt even notice it was so minor.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 02:04 AM
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but mb key is all plastic...
i doubt that's the case...
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 04:42 AM
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They replaced it on my car. Hole new wheel b4 it crashed

This what i done, just go down to the showroom take your dog and sit inside with the dog threaten to tell everyone that there substandard parts being used on new MB's and they will do anything to shut u up
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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my dog weighs 13lbs and teeth soft as rubber...
can i borrow ur dog? ;-P
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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