Scratched the M-Sport steering wheel leather

ft1330 · 01-23-2014, 06:43 PM

Great, one more thing to worry about. I now have a scratch on the M-Sport steering wheel leather wrap. Not sure how it happened, but something dragged along the wheel near the bottom and it's not a straight line scratch, more like several little splits, like a tear or something. It's not extremely deep but it doesn't look like it can be buffed right out. Is the steering wheel made of leather or something else? Hard to tell because it's been processed so much. It feels like foam not leather. And it's very fragile apparently, just like foam... Is there a repair kit or something to make this go away?

ft1330 · 01-24-2014, 01:00 PM

bump

OC40 · 01-24-2014, 01:12 PM

I scratched my brake level leather. It sucks but I do not notice anymore.

olinjohnston · 01-24-2014, 01:39 PM

Yes, it is leather.

Foam? wtf

e46tiag · 01-24-2014, 01:45 PM

I had scratch/scuff marks on my steering wheel. It's not a deep scratch by any means but you can see that the surface is no longer black. It's more of a cosmetic annoyance so I was thinking of the best way to cover it up and what did I come up with? ....Black leather shoe polish. Worked perfectly. Can't tell there is a scratch there anymore.

I wouldn't recommend this for serious scratches, but for something minor, it does the job.

snowghost · 01-24-2014, 01:45 PM

Take it to one of those guys that repair leather furniture and vinyl. I visited one guy's shop and was thoroughly amazed at the lack of any trace of the original damage.

OC40 · 01-24-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

Take it to one of those guys that repair leather furniture and vinyl. I visited one guy's shop and was thoroughly amazed at the lack of any trace of the original damage.

Imagine what he could do for an 85 year old from Palm Springs.

ft1330 · 01-24-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by olinjohnston

Yes, it is leather.

Foam? wtf

Let's just say we have different levels of expectation when it comes to how a leather should look and feel.

USC2000 · 01-24-2014, 02:10 PM

Time to upgrade to the M Performance steering wheel!

CKau · 01-24-2014, 02:16 PM

My previous cars had soft steering wheel leather and not the pterodactyl skin they use on my car. I just used nirmal car leather conditioner and couldnt feel the scratch afterwards.

Sht happens... Dont let it bother you. Its all part of having nice leather in the car.

Unfortunately i will never experience my pterodactyl armour being scratched :-p

n55x3 · 01-24-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

Let's just say we have different levels of expectation when it comes to how a leather should look and feel.

M Sport steering wheel is wrapped in Napa Leather. One of the higher end leathers.

I personally think the M Sport steering wheel is one of the best wheels I've ever wrapped my fingers around. I love the feel.

OC40 · 01-24-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

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Originally Posted by ft1330

Let's just say we have different levels of expectation when it comes to how a leather should look and feel.

M Sport steering wheel is wrapped in Napa Leather. One of the higher end leathers.

I personally think the M Sport steering wheel is one of the best wheels I've ever wrapped my fingers around. I love the feel.

+ 1,000,000

Ron Scott · 01-25-2014, 02:07 PM

LOVE the M steering wheel.

Does it feel like it'd scratch faster than most other leathers? Yes.

'cest la vie.

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

Great, one more thing to worry about. I now have a scratch on the M-Sport steering wheel leather wrap. Not sure how it happened, but something dragged along the wheel near the bottom and it's not a straight line scratch, more like several little splits, like a tear or something. It's not extremely deep but it doesn't look like it can be buffed right out. Is the steering wheel made of leather or something else? Hard to tell because it's been processed so much. It feels like foam not leather. And it's very fragile apparently, just like foam... Is there a repair kit or something to make this go away?

Unfortunately leather scratches. That's the cost of rocking the cowhide.

mhanism · 01-25-2014, 05:56 PM

Pictures of the scratch?

When the F30's first were released, I was set on the Sport Line with the M performance wheel for $800 more. But then the M sport pack was announced, with the newer styled M wheel and the thicker/nicer nappa leather wrap. The wheel alone was worth the cost of the M Sport Pack.

DVC · 01-25-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Scott

LOVE the M steering wheel.

Does it feel like it'd scratch faster than most other leathers? Yes.

'cest la vie.

This

Christos · 01-26-2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

M Sport steering wheel is wrapped in Napa Leather. One of the higher end leathers.

I personally think the M Sport steering wheel is one of the best wheels I've ever wrapped my fingers around. I love the feel.

Absolutely agree, this one BMW hit a home run with.

ft1330 · 01-26-2014, 08:17 AM

#17 replies no suggestions, only people commenting on how great the steering wheel is... I don't need to hear the obvious. If you have nothing of value to contribute just stay away from this thread...

OC40 · 01-26-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

#17 replies no suggestions, only people commenting on how great the steering wheel is... I don't need to hear the obvious. If you have nothing of value to contribute just stay away from this thread...

Actually, number five and six offered suggestions. You can also search google, yahoo or bing. The World Wide Web is a wealth of information.

Michael Schott · 01-26-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

#17 replies no suggestions, only people commenting on how great the steering wheel is... I don't need to hear the obvious. If you have nothing of value to contribute just stay away from this thread...

If you post on the internet you are asking for opinions. If you don't like them and they don't suit your perceived notions then you will be disappointed. The steering wheel is high quality leather and leather will never remain perfect. Either take it to a shop for repair or live with it.

Christos · 01-26-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

#17 replies no suggestions, only people commenting on how great the steering wheel is... I don't need to hear the obvious. If you have nothing of value to contribute just stay away from this thread...

Heres' a suggestion.

Pay freakin attention to what your doing don't be a klutz and scratch your steering wheel.

Other than that just live with and move on, how bad can it actually be????

PabloK · 01-26-2014, 11:03 AM

Sell it on ebay and buy a new one… couple hundred bucks.

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ft1330 Major 231 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Scratched the M-Sport steering wheel leather Great, one more thing to worry about. I now have a scratch on the M-Sport steering wheel leather wrap. Not sure how it happened, but something dragged along the wheel near the bottom and it's not a straight line scratch, more like several little splits, like a tear or something. It's not extremely deep but it doesn't look like it can be buffed right out. Is the steering wheel made of leather or something else? Hard to tell because it's been processed so much. It feels like foam not leather. And it's very fragile apparently, just like foam... Is there a repair kit or something to make this go away? Last edited by ft1330; 01-24-2014 at 12:59 PM..
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e46tiag Private 47 Rep 50 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I had scratch/scuff marks on my steering wheel. It's not a deep scratch by any means but you can see that the surface is no longer black. It's more of a cosmetic annoyance so I was thinking of the best way to cover it up and what did I come up with? ....Black leather shoe polish. Worked perfectly. Can't tell there is a scratch there anymore. I wouldn't recommend this for serious scratches, but for something minor, it does the job.
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USC2000 Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (10)	Time to upgrade to the M Performance steering wheel!
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CKau First Lieutenant 33 Rep 391 Posts Drives: G01 X3 Xdrive30i M sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (0)	My previous cars had soft steering wheel leather and not the pterodactyl skin they use on my car. I just used nirmal car leather conditioner and couldnt feel the scratch afterwards. Sht happens... Dont let it bother you. Its all part of having nice leather in the car. Unfortunately i will never experience my pterodactyl armour being scratched :-p __________________ 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport [sold]2013 BMW X3 xDrive30d [Sold] 2013 F30 328i
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Ron Scott Captain 87 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 2013 335 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	LOVE the M steering wheel. Does it feel like it'd scratch faster than most other leathers? Yes. 'cest la vie.
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mhanism Captain 277 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Pictures of the scratch? When the F30's first were released, I was set on the Sport Line with the M performance wheel for $800 more. But then the M sport pack was announced, with the newer styled M wheel and the thicker/nicer nappa leather wrap. The wheel alone was worth the cost of the M Sport Pack.
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ft1330 Major 231 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	#17 replies no suggestions, only people commenting on how great the steering wheel is... I don't need to hear the obvious. If you have nothing of value to contribute just stay away from this thread...
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